We've come across some designer's entertaining tips for upcoming holidays that appear to be confusing.Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve-they are creeping up on the calendar and that means the season of entertaining, including breakfasts, brunches, lunches, cocktail parties, dinners, and whatever other creative event you can imagine. The November issue of Continue Reading
5 Ways To Ease A Decorating Budget
The recession may be over but it's still a good idea to watch how you spend your dollars and try to stick to your decorating budget.Here are a few tips that may be helpful. Ways to Stick to Your Decorating Budget Cabinets Ready-made traditional cabinets cost less than custom or higher end design.Appliances Select mid-grade stainless steel with the same Continue Reading
Pelmets, Parapluie, et al…In the Bewitching Decorating Bag of Tricks
Since this is the first day of October, that bewitching month, it seems appropriate to mention some of the devices in the decorating bag of tricks.So, first things first:pelmet - a short valance or small cornice for concealing curtain fixturesparapluie - umbrella (Fr.)cornice - a decorative band of metal or wood used to conceal curtain Continue Reading
If it’s French, ooh la la!
When you think French style, you probably think toile, trompe l' oeil and faux something. Newlyweds Lolly and Dan Rosales' bedroom lacked the romantic, grownup style they wanted. They found a photograph of a designer bedroom they loved but there was just one problem. The price tag was over $70,000. Designer Bob Federighi was inspired by Marie Antoinette's bedroom at Continue Reading
One Ringy Dingy, Two Ringy Dingy
Remember the phrase, "One Ringy Dingy, Two Ringy Dingy?" Lilly Tomlin made us laugh each week as Ernestine the persnickety (now there's a word I bet you don't hear often) telephone operator. This post title is my way of calling to your attention that this is your last opportunity to let us know which designs you would like included in the Gulf Coast mural. So, let us Continue Reading
