House Beautiful magazine is celebrating 120 years! Wow, that's impressive!! They've listed 120 iconic decorative things that they've been profiling since 1896 that make interior design great. How many of these 120 things do you have for great décor? Chances are you will find at least one or more items that you already have on every page, as we did. #6 - We mix Continue Reading
How Does a Real Estate Agent Deal with Wallpaper?
The Scenario You're a top-selling real estate agent and you've just secured a listing that could be very profitable. However, the place has wallpaper. This "sticky" situation makes you wonder,"How does a real estate agent deal with wallpaper?" You don't want to offend the homeowner by asking them to remove it. You also don't want to take the costly chance that the Continue Reading
Easy Wall Panel Glam
Seeing this image in Veranda magazine made us think how easy it is to get wall panel glam! We had never thought of using empty frames hung symmetrically on a wall to give the impression of paneling. Sure we've seen similar framed images or photos hung on a wall or even empty but ornate styled frames to give interest, but this idea is so simple and sophisticated and Continue Reading
5 Ways to Gear Up for the School Groove
It's hard to believe but it's nearly that time of year again! Where did the summer go? Are you gearing up for the school groove? If so, here's a list of some helpful items to take with you from a previous post and some ways below to personalize your space, if you or someone you know is going off to college. 1) Coordinate the Look with Linens for a sophisticated Continue Reading
Not Your Mama’s Toile
A typical toile pattern is a classic design pattern used in interior design. Like your mama's toile, it can also be a bit outdated but can certainly be used in ways that complement contemporary design without being overwhelming. Here are some examples of "not your mama's toile" and what to look for when using. Incorporating some or all of these useful design tips Continue Reading
