I’m adding some pink touches to my home lately. I do love the color and am adding it here and there. I’ve also been adding purple touches as you can see HERE. I think pink adds some freshness to a room, and a little bit goes a long way. There’s no need to go overboard […]
Get Ready for Fall Decorating
It’s still pretty darn hot in Texas right now, but the calendar says Fall is just around the corner. It’s time to start thinking about fall decor and what you will be doing in your home. I usually don’t do much, but it’s nice to have what we like to call a ‘nod’ to the […]
Double Light Ceiling Fan
Thanks to those of you that let me know the print on my blog was too light. I think we finally got it switched over to a more readable print. I always appreciate feedback, and I apologize that it took so long to fix. Now, let’s talk fans. I recently mentioned we got a new […]
Sneak Peek at Fall 2018 Home Decor Trends
Now, let’s get to what we’re seeing and what our thoughts are for what will be hot this fall. Brass is hot! It’s still going strong after being reintroduced several years ago. The lacquered brass has a patina that’s gorgeous. This gorgeous faucet is from the kitchen belonging to Kelly of My Soulful Home. […]
The Magic of Monograms
I love monograms. I don’t even care if they are my monogram or not. I love using them in my home. They have a wonderful elegance. I collect old monogrammed things and buy new ones too. I admit I could go crazy with monograms left to my own devices. I buy them on napkins, pillows […]
Decorating with Botanicals
I love using botanicals in design. Botanicals are drawings of plants that tend to be very accurate portrayals originally used for educational purposes. Based on my research, they first gained popularity around the 15th century. Artists often traveled to far away lands, drawing and painting exotic plants. People were fascinated by them, since the plants […]
Figuring out What is Missing when Decorating
Sometimes the design of a room is just off. You know it’s off, but sometimes it isn’t clear exactly what is causing it to feel off. And if you don’t know what’s causing the problem, then it gets difficult to correct. So f you know a room feels off, what do you do? Where do […]
My Favorite Pillows
We talk on our podcast Decorating Tips and Tricks a lot about redoing a room in a budget. I used to always buy a patterned sofa. Then a few years down the road, I would tire of said sofa, and I couldn’t wait to get rid of it. This is an expensive way to change […]
