This post is NOT about blogging, it’s about decorating. It’s about what we learned about decorating because we were blogging about interior design, all.day.long. When you do something all day every day, you are going to learn something whether you want to or not. You’re also going to make a heap of mistakes, but that’s […]
The Secret to Choosing the Right Size Accessories
Let’s talk about how to choose the right size accessories. I think this is something that is not discussed very often, but greatly affects how a room looks. The accessories need to be proportioned properly for the space. See that everything on this table is not the same height. You definitely want varying heights. I […]
7 ways to Avoid Buyers Remorse
We’ve all done it. Bought that brand, new shiny something only to regret it the next day. I still remember buying pink wall paint. Hey it was the 90’s! I painted a small swatch on the wall. It looked bad, really bad, like Petpo Bismal. Now I am going to stop here and ask what […]
How I am Adding My Color of the Year
Today’s podcast episode is all about how to keep from getting overwhelmed when you’re shopping for home decor things. This post was originally written in 2017, but I’m sharing it again today, because I love the idea of a color of the year. Let me explain. Do you ever notice the Panetone Color of […]
HOME DECOR Trends 2017
I’ve been reading a lot about the trends for the coming year. The thing is, there’s a lot of conflicting information out there. So I thought we could discuss some of the trends and see what you think too. Gray Gray is it out or in? One magazine said ‘out’ and one said ‘in’. Personally […]
How to Handle an Awkward Corner
A member of my Interior Design Forum on facebook, Gimarie Pitts, asked how to handle this space she called awkward in her house. She was talking about how to decorate it, which I will get to that later, but first I have some ideas about the space. First, let’s talk about how you get these […]
After the Christmas Tree is Gone
This is a post I wrote last year about what to do when your house looks bare after Christmas. I know a lot of people that have the blahs when the holidays are over. Does your house look empty after you put all of your Christmas decorations back in the attic? Here’s the best way […]
6 Ways to Make Your Home Cozy
Truth be told, it doesn’t actually get that cold here. Still we have damp, deary days that are cold-ish. Those of you that live in cold climates probably have tons of tips for how to make a home warm and cozy. I have a few, and I’m sharing those with you today. Now let’s get […]
