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 […]
My DREAM CLOSET
Welcome to my dream closet. It’s my dream closet because it is just steps away from my bedroom. Let’s talk about how we’ve made this space not just a closet, but a destination. Everyone thinks it’s just where my clothes are stored, but really I’ve made it a bit of a special place to read […]
The French table
I love French furniture a bit much, and a French table, oh it is such a thing of beauty. I find them to be not only beautiful, but also elegant and romantic, which is the trifecta for me. The curve of the leg can be so lovely. The scalloped apron also adds so much drama to […]
Girl Bedroom Updates
Here is an area rarely seen by the public. It is the habitat of one of my daughters. Usually the room is a tad (read that – A LOT) messy. Like in my other daughter’s room SEEN HERE, I like to have a table by the window. They can have a snack and look […]
DIY Tips and Tricks Styling a Fireplace
Styling a fireplace seems like it should be easy, but often there are issues that make it more difficult. For example, many have their TV above the mantle. I do, but it is behind the doors. That means we don’t have to look at the TV all of the time, but I am still limited […]
Gorgeous Vintage Lamp WOW
This used to be my favorite room in the house, now it is my favorite room any where. This is my bedroom. My super cool addition is this vintage Italian lamp I found at the thrift store for about $100. The lamp was made in Italy. The paint appears to be original. The lampshade was […]
A 5 Year Room Transformation
I’m going to take you on a little journey. It’s okay. It might be a bit scary, but it has a happy ending. This is the story of a 5-year room transformation. All kidding aside, the real point I want to make is that rooms evolve over time, and that it’s okay to take your […]
