After the holidays, when all the extra decorations are packed up and put away, our homes can often feel empty and stark. Funny that it didn’t really feel that way before all the decor went up for the holidays, but it often is the case after they all come down. I actually really like putting […]
Adding Easy Fall Decor To Your Home
So I’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating. I love fall! And I have been loving all these Fall home tours throughout blog-land and on Instagram. Have you seen them? But sometimes, as I’m running around our busy home with after school snacks smeared across the counter, Legos on the floor, and a dress […]
Family Photos ~ Tips and Ideas
Today I’m talking Family Photos and I’ve teamed up with my amazing friend and awesome photographer, Kathryn, of Kathryn Katz Photography, to chat about family photos. I know that if our family is getting professional pictures done, I typically have us scheduled for Fall so we can use them as an updated photo for our […]
Tuesday Design Tips ~ Area Rug Sizes
Hi friends! It’s Tuesday and I’m back with Tuesday’s Design Tips. Today we’re talking area rugs! What’s the correct size for an area rug? Have you ever seen a beautiful area rug in someone’s home, but it looks like a postage stamp in relation to the rest of their furniture and their room? Larger is […]
Tuesday’s Design Tips ~ Paint Sheens
I often get asked similar questions either with clients and friends when it comes to design dilemas or challenges and it’s been awhile, but I thought I would start up Tuesday’s Design Tips again! Lets get those questions answered! You can find a lot of recommendations out there and if you ask different designers, they […]
An Entry Way ~ Before and After
This recent project is wrapping up and I wanted to share the progress. This space started as a utility/storage/workshop space that moved into a closet space, and was transformed into an entry space. I thought I had an actual “before” picture, before any work was done, but I can’t find it! If I can find […]
Tuesday Design Tip-Ready-Made Drapery Treatments
It’s been a while since we did a “Tuesday Design Tip” post! I’ve been on the hunt recently for some ready-made drapery panel options for a client. I have been working on a couple of projects where clients choose to go the ready-made route over the custom window treatment route. At some point, we’ll get […]
Brick Fireplaces…To Paint or Not To Paint?!
Hope everyone’s week is off to a good start! It’s been busy around here…Working on lots of client projects, trying to entertain house guests, (actually, our house guests have been very productive around here! Can’t wait to share a few finished projects once they are complete!) smoking out some bees that decided to make themselves […]
Getting Ready for Guests
This week we are hosting some out of town guests! Unfortunately, our first round of house guests needed to cancel :( But I’ve been working on making our guest room a bit more comfortable. Here are some essentials to hosting guests and a comfortable guest room… ~ Privacy Window treatments are essential in a guest […]
Love Your Rental Part 3 – Window Coverings
I once had the importance of dressing your windows and walls explained like this…The majority of what you see at eye level in a room is walls and windows. If you neglect those two major elements you are never going to have a complete space. This statement is true whether you own or rent your […]
