Do you know that if you call an Interior Designer a Decorator, they most likely flinch inside? Let me tell you why. A Decorator does not require any formal training or education. They have an “eye” for what looks well coordinated. They can match your drapes to your pillows and even suggest a new paint color. Basically, Decorators address the finishes (ceiling, wall and floor treatments) and ... READ the POST
Kids DIY Valentine
I was sorting through pictures the other day and came across a project from last February. It got me thinking that we are close to Valentines day! I figured I would post our DIY Valentine. Last year, I wanted to do something different for middle son’s Valentine cards. Instead of getting a box of the cheapo Valentines, that really ARE expensive considering what is in that box, I went to the ... READ the POST
Should I Renovate or Build?
After helping many clients work through renovations and going through one recently myself, (actually still ongoing) I thought this was a timely post. Are you thinking about renovating an existing home or going with new build? Here are some things to ponder. ... READ the POST
Multifunctional furniture
As a military family, who moves often, we really try to purchase furniture that can work in a number of ways. At our last home, every piece of furniture had a place and it fit well. With this new home, those pieces are not fitting as well. So, I will need to put them to other uses. Let me show you how I believe them to be multifunctional. ... READ the POST
How To Incorporate Your Style Into a White Kitchen
We are seeing a rebirth of white kitchens. This time with ultra lux finishes, Carrera countertops anyone? While I love this look, sometimes it can feel overwhelming to incorporate what you feel is your style into a very clean palette. Here are some tips to showcase your style into your kitchen. ... READ the POST
Painting a Dining Table: Before and After
I was approached by a friend, who was working with a woman who was living at the mission. She was struggling to get her life back on track by attending life skill classes and was working to meet all of CPS's requirements to regain her children. She had found a place to live, but she had nothing. My friend asked if I had any extra household items or furniture. I didn't, but I committed to finding ... READ the POST
Finding Beauty in the Bible
A friend posted about the Jesus Project yesterday. It really got me thinking about this concept of memorizing scripture using beautiful graphics and finding beauty in the Bible. The author, Ann Voskamp, that created this concept, made reference to illuminated Bibles. I had to take an Art History class when I was working towards my BA. These Bibles were stunning. They were ... READ the POST
How Spray Paint Solved My Lighting Issue
I spent a lot of time during the planning phase of our lighting. I went through the plan and figured out where we needed more light, and what I was going to do for accent lighting. When the planning was finished, I started sourcing what I would use. I figured out quickly, that we would have to be creative for one lighting issue. The challenge spot was over the sliding glass doors in ... READ the POST