Say the word "traditional" and I think of my mom's decorating style, such as it was. The images in my head are old fashioned, boring shapes, rust/gold/orangey colors with 3-piece matched sets for side tables. However, as a designer I've had to banish all those erroneous mental pictures and embrace traditional decor. While it's still not my favorite style, I ...more»
Over the years I've heard the comment, "I love looking at the gorgeous magazine pictures but those homes are always so big and grand. They are miles from my standard tract home. All I end up with is house envy, not any helpful decorating ideas." I'm here to tell you it is possible to find ideas in those McMansion photo spreads....you just ...more»
In our Wednesday post every other week, Cindy and I share our opinions about a home decor topic. This week we're critiquing a couple of decorator designed rooms. We'll share what we perceive as the strengths and weaknesses of each room and we encourage you to join the conversation!
No Perfect Room
There really is no such thing as a perfect room - there will always be elements that appeal ...more»
Lively. Bold. Daring. Surprising. Exciting. Dazzling.
Color is such a powerful tool when decorating your home. Of course, it can soothe and be restful and calm. It can also be tempestuous and jolting and resplendent. Today is all about exploring the exuberance of color, so allow me to take you on a journey ...more»
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