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 talk about how to style a bookcase. This […]
Archives for 2015
Secret Formula for an Upscale Look in the Kitchen
A note about yesterday’s post. So yesterday I talked about silk flowers, and asked what you thought. I appreciate the two-way conversation. Some readers don’t like silk flowers, and some really do like them. At the end of the day, it’s best to do what works for you. I read all of the comments, and thought there […]
Top 5 Decorating Mistakes
I like to be positive, and this sounded like a negative topic, so I have put off writing about the top 5 decorating mistakes for a long time. But then I remembered a story my mom told me. I was 3, and she had just gotten back from a bad hair cut and styling job. It […]
What Rich People Know about Decorating
Yes you heard that right – what rich people know about decorating. What do they know? They know that antiques give a room depth, richness, and a soul. They know that antiques give a room something – class. Even though antiques by definition are old, I’m amazed at how something so old can give a […]
The Secret Formula for Dressing a Table
What can you do in 10 minutes? Actually more than you think. Scenario: You have guests coming over in 30 minutes. You got everything ready, but you want to add a bit of drama and elegance to your room. You have no flowers and no time to buy them. What do you do? I […]
How to spot thrift store bargains
Want to see my new light fixture? Don’t be jealous!! It was one of my thrift store bargains. Looks pretty bad, huh? Apparently no one at the thrift store wanted it. Everyone saw an ugly light fixture. I saw a deal! So how do you spot something special? Well I look at the shape […]
How to add Swedish Style
Does the fact that I got a new Swedish table have something to do with the fact I am discussing Swedish furniture today? Maybe. Well Swedish ffurnitureworks so well with French that I thought we should talk about it for a bit. First off, I am really thinking this console behind the sofa made […]
4 Hot Tips for an Amazing Dining Room
Let’s talk dining rooms. I want you to have an amazing, jaw-dropping, gorgeous room that everyone loves. You know the room. It’s at the house that you love to visit, because it’s just so light and airy, while at the same time warm and inviting. First, I moved this clock into the dining room. I […]
