Things are changing in the world of antiques and sales prices have changed over time significantly. According to The New York Times, prices are down 80% from where they were twenty years ago. Let that sink in. That’s a big shift. Since many readers are interested in antiques, I thought it would be worth discussing […]
My Favorite Budget Decorating Ideas
If you are looking for some fresh ideas, I hope you’ll find some today. I wanted to share some of my favorite ideas that I”ve seen or used over the years. Of course, my first tip is to… Shop your house. Move things from one room to another. It keeps things fresh, and you might […]
Chair Covers that You can Make
I have to admit that I get excited when I see a room coming together, and I’m feeling like this room is finally getting to a point that I’m pretty happy with it. You know that feeling when you’ve made some changes, and you feel like it’s the best the room has ever looked. This […]
Fresh Look with Patterns
Design should be fun. It’s serious business alright, but sometimes I think I spend too much time trying to find exactly the right thing for a room, when really I should have a bit more fun with it. If it’s a big ticket item, then I’m not going to take chances I can’t afford. But […]
Adding Color and Pattern with Rugs
Although I have several neutral rugs, I am more and more drawn to patterned rugs with color. It’s such a great way to add color and pattern to a room in a big way. Still I try to be careful. I bought a gorgeous dhurrie rug (not that long ago) in red and now have […]
French Décor in the Study
Today, let’s talk about French decor in the study. I’ve been moving things around at my house. It started when I bought this wall hanging for the farm CLICK HERE. That meant the botanical prints that were at the farm went to my bedroom.CLICK HERE, and the plaque that was in my bedroom, went to […]
Artwork for a Hallway
Thanks for all lovely comments about the scoop. It was a fun part of the blog for a long time. Now back to decorating. I love to show how you can buy one thing, but refresh several spaces. I bought a wall hanging for the farm CLICK HERE. Then the botanical prints that were at […]
When Imperfect Wall Art is Best
On our podcast DECORATING TIPS AND TRICKS, we talk about adding some tension to the room, and not selecting art that doesn’t necessarily perfectly fit your decor. Today I’m sharing how I used this technique and why I think it works. For your home, you’ll need to decide what is best for you. I recently […]
