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 […]
2 Chairs: the same or different?
It’s Design Tip time, where I explain some simple design tips; things I get asked about often. Today’s topic: 2 Chairs in One Space This is a question I get asked a lot and it comes up when designing a space that has room for two chairs. Should you use two chairs that are the […]
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 […]
Love Your Rental – Part 2
Here we are, the second Tuesday of 2012. I hope you all havin’ a great day This is part 2 of “Love Your Rental”… Welcome to my humble kitchen. As you can see from the picture, it’s a pretty tiny one. Not quite the kitchen of my dreams, but none the less, my kitchen and […]
Tuesday’s Tips ~ Love Your Rental… Part 1
I hope every one had a wonderful holiday. I am embracing 2012 with open arms. Bring on the new year!!! ………………… This is the 1st post of a series called Love Your Rental. (Finally, I know! I threatened posting this series a while ago. The holidays crept up and took over, as usual.) Just because […]
Tuesday’s Tips ~ Renter’s Guide to Home Decor
My husband and I live in one of our favorite areas in San Diego, North Park. We love the energy that comes from being surrounded by small boutiques, a plethora of delicious restaurants, and a comforting feeling that comes from the charm from the neighborhood homes. We love this area and plan to call it […]
Tuesday’s Tip ~ Investing in Quality
Happy Tuesday! If you’re like me, you don’t have an endless home decor budget, but want your home to be comfortable, beautiful and liveable. Sometimes it’s difficult to determine what you should spend your hard earned money on when you have a limited budget. I always believe you should purchase the best you can afford […]
