May 20, 2015
Is it time to add comfortable outdoor furniture? To make outdoor entertaining more comfortable and relaxing many of us will shop for new furniture in advance of the upcoming warmer weather.
Outdoor furniture from Lloyd Flanders
Many of us consider Memorial Day the unofficial start to the summer season. So we celebrate the holiday at home with an outdoor barbecue
December 11, 2014
Small spaces need solutions and especially for holiday decorating. And what are some tried and true ideas for small spaces? Why a mirror, of course. With placement of a decorated tree and mantel opposite a reflective surface, a small space is immediately festive. This is so especially during evening hours when the lights sparkle. Love this image (homebyally.blogspot.com) …
Read MoreDecember 4, 2014
As I do my personal Christmas shopping, this Seattle interior designer is thinking about how to prepare a guest room. Of course the holidays bring family and friends to our homes but all year long we invite and share our hospitality. Since my daughter and her family are new home owners this year, my gift list focuses on their guest …
Read MoreOctober 2, 2014
Lately the colors I love are showing up with new vendors and in my current projects. Take for instance my presentation today to learn about Place Textiles. Ripley Worthy, National Sales Manager of Place Textiles, and LesliAnn Cone, my go-to ever so savvy representative, invited me to a small, as in the 3 of us, show and tell.
I was …
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June 12, 2014
What a delightful surprise when your outdoor fabric is totally suited for indoor application. My client loves textiles (as I do) and needs to recover a custom sofa so she can relax with her grandchildren. These fabrics must be sophisticated, fit her style and color scheme and gracefully join others in the adjacent living room. These were fabrics that could …
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May 8, 2014
Whether it’s the Mad Men mania or just a love of entertaining, the presence of bar carts start the party. But when did this bar cart business begin? Some date it to the 40’s when prohibition ended along with WWII and home entertaining was the rage. Front and center was a fully stocked bar cart to move throughout the party. …
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April 24, 2014
Ruskin by Rutt Cabinetry and Scott A. Stultz provide a lesson of luxury and standards for kitchen cabinetry.
Scott A. Stultz
With a delightful story about John Ruskin, Scott Stultz introduced our #BlogTourNYC2014 group to his designs for the Ruskin series by Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry. This company was one of the generous sponsors for our group and I so appreciate …
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April 14, 2014
Yes, as I continue to deconstruct #BlogTourNYC 2014 and now High Point Market summaries, it’s officially All About You Design. I saw this at the AD Home Show and especially with Prizer Hoods. The common hood is stainless steel..and there are many to choose from but what about an “all about you design”? Here’s an example:
Photo by Valerie Gray…
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March 28, 2014
So the sender, Veronika Miller, caught my attention immediately with her email from Modenus. The question? Could I attend #BlogTourNYC. This I knew is a pinch me moment. With this post I start a recap of an exciting 6 days in the Big Apple with an even more exciting group of bloggers who, like me, received a priority email from …
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February 20, 2014
Does moving create a color crisis? It certainly can.
It’s good to test colors (thedecorologist.com)
Moving creates one of life’s most stressful events and even with the same furniture, rugs and collectibles, it requires a new palette. Why? Keep reading ~
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