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 […]
Surefire Fix for a Dated Bed
My bed was looking a bit tired. To be honest I really didn’t like the iron bedframe any more. I got it for a bargain price, but the black was too harsh for the look I wanted. I needed a fix for a dated bed. I am going to be honest. I have been working […]
The 2015 Trends and Why You Need to Know Them
Well it’s a new year, and the design trends for 2015 have been announced. Now is when we find out that everything we did to our homes in 2014 is officially dated and tired looking. There is a treadmill of design ideas out there that we are supposed to follow, and if we don’t, we’re […]
