Christmas decorating means different things to different people. While some don’t feel it is Christmas unless the yard is covered in inflatable snowmen and Santa’s that look a bit like a murder scene during the day when they lie limply on the ground, I prefer a more elegant approach to Christmas decor.
Read MoreChristmas Decorating Ideas - Sneak Preview
We are getting ready for our upcoming whirlwind of holiday decorating installations, and our inventory area is jam-packed with possibilities for the various projects we have on the calendar! Here is a sneak preview of some of the decor we have planned.
Read MoreShould I paint my stained wood trim?
To paint or not to paint {stained wood trim}, that is the question…
If you want to incite controversy, tackle the topic of painting woodwork! Devotees of “painting wood is a crime” will defend it with religious fervor. Often this
Read MoreFarmhouse Style - Passing Trend or New Classic?
This is the decade of farmhouse décor. In the current American farmhouse era, you can’t scroll through Pinterest without tripping over a zillion posts on farmhouse style. This farmhouse has the iconic barn doors, tinware and rustic accessories, and an avalanche of mason jars, shiplap walls, and chalkboard labels.
Read MoreDecorating with Shades of Gray
Is gray STILL popular? Maybe that’s not the right question. Popular is a moving target and not really the best yardstick for any interior decorating decision. You SHOULD be asking, is it right for the space? And does it spark joy?…no wait, that’s Marie Kondo decision making…but it IS relevant to choosing colors – you SHOULD love what you choose!
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Organizing your Pantry
I love a pretty, organized pantry and fall seems like a great time to get organized for the busy season ahead! There are different types of pantries - there are kitchen pantries that are part of the cabinetry, walk in kitchen pantries which are more of a kitchen within a kitchen with work counters for using appliances and a lot of open storage. There are various sizes of step in pantries,
Read MoreChoosing the Right Table Lamps
Table Lamps…I’ve seen it all - good, bad, and the just plain weird! Table lamps come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, so how do you know what to choose?
Read MoreDecorating your Entrance for Fall
Decorating the entrance to your home for the season is fun and simple. Your front door is the introduction to your home for your guests. With these tips you can be ready for fall with an entrance that says “welcome to my home” (as opposed to “welcome to my theme park!”).
Read MoreHow to Mix Patterns
Mixing patterns requires a delicate balance of just enough of the right ingredients. Too little pattern and your room is YAWN inducing, too much or clashing pattern and your room is chaotic and demanding like an enthusiastic toddler yelling LOOK AT ME over and over!
Read MoreThe Best Front Door Paint Colors
Here in New England, painting season begins as soon as the weather turns warm and continues unabated until the first frost. Around our neighborhood there are painting contractor sings in nearly every other yard! But before you can hire the painter, you have to pick the colors!
Read MoreDesign Trends that Should Be Retired in 2019
Unless you are in a position to throw away everything and start over every five years to be “on trend”. it is risky, and ultimately foolish to blindly follow trends. If you absolutely really love something, it shouldn’t matter if it is in or out. Buy what brings you joy. That said, it is easy to tire of trends because they seem to run in extremes…
Read MoreDecorating Around a Statement Piece; Challenge Accepted!
Every room can use a bit of fun. Something a little unexpected that challenges the status quo is often the critical difference between a merely pretty room and a really interesting room.
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