Styling a bookcase is so easy if you keep just a few things in mind. I had a unique privilege to watch an expert in action. Am I an expert? No, far from it. When Meredith Publishing came to photograph my home for one of their magazines, I got to observe the stylist whipping my home into shape. Let's … [Read More...]
My Favorite Decorating Details
You can really up your decorating game when you focus on the details. Today I wanted to share a few of my favorite details I like to use in home decor. These are tried and true things I try to add to any home, and I think they will work with most any style home. Dishes Dishes are a fabulous … [Read More...]
Meanwhile Back at the Ranch
It's day 1, 567 of the quantintine or whatever we're calling it these days. Of course, I'm exaggerating, to make a point, that it's been a long time. The good news is that I'm not going to talk about it here. Everyone seems to be on edge, which makes it even more important to make your home a … [Read More...]
My Magical Summer
As this stuff wears on, I am drawn more and more to my porch, where you don't have to wear a mask, where there is fresh air, and peace. I have been thinking a lot about my grandparents and how they lived. They lived through the depression and WWII. They had ration books, and a victory garden. At one … [Read More...]
Things We Might Talk you Out of
Normally decorators and designers are encouraging their clients to do this or that, but just as often they are talking clients out of things. For example, one client wanted to change out her granite counter tops for marble. Marble is gorgeous, but it just wasn't going to work in her warm kitchen … [Read More...]
Trends You Will NOT Regret
If you love to hear about the Trends, stick around. This week we discussed trends you won't regret. These are things that will stand the test of time, that you won't regret this time next year. Remember that you should do what works for you in your house, even if it isn't 'on trend'. 'On trend' … [Read More...]
An English Style Garden and More
I am in the middle of decorating my daughter's room. She's in the group home, and I am having fun! I hope to share photos of my daughter's room soon. Right now, I'm not allowed in until they lift some more restrictions. So I order furniture and other accessories, then have them shipped there. The … [Read More...]
Farmhouse Paint Project Reveal
I'm so excited to get our farmhouse painted, and today I'm revealing the new look. The front door previously was a maroon color, so I went the opposite direction with this cerulean blue. I didn't dislike the colors we used before, but after looking at those colors for 11 years, I was ready for a … [Read More...]
Trends You May Regret
Have you have had decorating regrets? I know I have. I can't tell you how many times I bought something super trendy that I adored when it was purchased, that I loathed about 3 years later. The more money I spent, the more I disliked it. I really don't want you to go through all of the painful … [Read More...]
French Decor and More
I went out today looking for a few things including bed sheets, but my local stores had pretty bare shelves. I can only assume it has to do with the virus stuff going on. Someone told me the problem is that most things ship from California, and they aren't shipping yet. I hope you can get what you … [Read More...]
