Decorating: Reclaiming Your Master Bedroom
Your master bedroom is the first place you wake up each day, and the last place you see each night before you sleep. When you think of starting out your day, do you want to feel energized and ready to tackle the tasks ahead of you? When you think of ending your day, do you want to feel relaxed, peaceful or comforted? Your master bedroom is the place that sets the tone for your day, and lets you recharge at night. The good news is it doesn’t have to take a full-out renovation to create the haven you deserve. Here are some simple...
read moreRoom Redesign: what’s the big deal?
Putting my house back together after the holidays reminded me how much I love creating fresh spaces, whether in a mansion, a ranch, or anything in between. What gives me the greatest satisfaction is to redesign a room using things that are already in someone’s home. If you’ve rearranged your rooms before, you probably know how great it feels to use what you already have, and make something entirely new out of it. Personally, my favorite part of a room redesign is the delicious “ta-da” moment when my clients see and...
read moreRefresh your home for the new year
Winter’s here, the holidays have passed, and it’s time to reclaim your space! Here are some simple and cost-effective ideas to enliven and refresh your home for the new year. Get organized. What better time than a cold gray day to organize yourself? Whether it’s the basement, your office, or a simple drawer, it feels great to clean out and get rid of unwanted clutter. There are all kinds of organizing products available that you can find online at places like The Container Store or Hold n’ Storage. Desks...
read moreDecorating: What’s your favorite seasonal decorating tip for the holidays?
It’s that time of year again…. We’re hauling out our collected treasures, and creating a backdrop for the festivities to come. For those who want some new budget-wise ideas for seasonal decorating, think about incorporating everyday objects into your holiday trimming: Scarves make wonderful table runners, or “cozies” for your plants! They also enhance decorative pillows with extra texture (just wrap a colorful scarf around a plain throw pillow and secure the ends with a rubber band or ribbon. Fluff up the ends...
read moreThe Drama of Black
Does “decorating with black” sound scary, or do you love the idea of black’s boldness and drama? Most of us are used to little spots of black in our decor, but using it as a major design element can feel a bit daunting. Black has always been a staple in interior design in some form or another, but this year designers have been using it in major ways, and the trend is still going strong. Here are some of the tamer ideas to help you get a little braver with black. Just one element From MarthaStewart.com: ...
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