I remember when I first began decorating. I always chose the most complicated patterns for my rooms with bold patterns and lot of colors. There’s NOTHING wrong with that, however, it does make it work difficult (but not impossible) to add other fabrics to the room. In fact if I use one of those complex […]
Styling a Wall Shelf with Dishes
I love to give worn out, dated, tired things new life. It makes me think about how I always want a second chance, and how that is exactly what you are giving that thing you are re-purposing. Of course it is a ‘thing’ and not a ‘person’, still we humans get some satisfaction in […]
How to Add Instant Elegance with Curtains
Sometimes I think a change to a room will have a big effect and then. it fizzles, while other times I completely underestimate the impact a change will have. This was a ‘wow’ moment for me. I ordered some curtains for my bedroom. They are fairly simple in pattern, neutral and classic. I think […]
How to Create Your OWN Signature Style
It’s great to have a lovely home, but I think we all want our own style, our own unique look. It’s great to get ideas from other people, but it’s really nice to have your own style that suits you and is exactly what you like. The first thing to do is to figure out […]
Why you Might Want a Cohesive Look in Your Home
I remember when I had a red room, a blue room, a green room, and a pink room. Where did I think I lived, the White House? I thought it was a way for me to enjoy several different colors and styles all in one house. And that worked OK, until I would want to […]
How to Learn Almost Anything
Yes talking about interior decorating today, but really this concept applies to much more than decor. This is the process I used to teach myself photography, writing, interior decorating, and so much more. Does it work? Yes it does! This is my ‘how to learn anything’ approach. Now I cannot guarantee that you can […]
Monogrammed French Chairs
I admit to be a bit obsessed with French chairs. I found these at a consignment store a few years ago. They were inexpensive as French chairs go. They were covered in a tapestry that was okay. The tapestry looks pretty good next to the pine armoire, but was really yellow in person. Well to […]
How to Sell your Stuff for Top Dollar
If you love interior decorating, then you probably love changing things out in your home quite often. To finance these changes it’s always good if we can sell the things we are replacing. So the question becomes, how do you sell your stuff? Firstly, if you suspect that you have something of rare value, and […]
