When I decided to become an Interior Designer, I was shell shocked by the cost of University. Knowing that I was paying for my own schooling and all of my living expenses, led me down a different path than a traditional four year college. I really want to delve in and give you some detailed information on non-traditional Interior Design schooling options, so I am going to break this section up ... READ the POST
Easy Ways to Update a Bath
I love it when a layout works well in a bath and you can update it without a huge expense. If you are working with some dated fixtures, and tile, there are a few things you can do, other than tearing the whole thing out, to update it! Paint Cabinets Painting your cabinets is the least expensive thing that can create the most impact. By painting them, it gives them a fresh, ... READ the POST
Monday’s Moments #10
Happy Monday! Today, we’re going to talk about decorating with everyday things. You can make a creative vignette using the things you already have at home. I’m sure you have noticed in magazine spreads when they use fruits and veggies in their shots. It adds some life and color into your space. Here I wanted a different take on using fruit. The sparkle of the glass ... READ the POST
How to become an Interior Designer
I often get asked how you become an Interior Designer. I don’t think there is any one cut and dry answer, but I do think there are many options to gain education and experience. Over the next several weeks, I am going to touch on some options to become an Interior Designer/Decorator. Residential Interior Design: If you already have a degree and don't want to go back to school, ... READ the POST
Kitchen Peek
I thought it would be fun to share a little sneak peek of the kitchen. We still have a few things to finish up, so I’m not ready to show you the whole thing. But, hopefully, we will be done soon! Here’s a little corner: Here is what it looked like before: Here is a little more of a peek. This is what I get to look at while I am ... READ the POST
Monday’s Moments #9
We’ve been covering a lot of topics in our Monday's Moments series. Hopefully, you have been able to apply some of the examples. Today, let us touch on keeping our spaces interesting with seasonal vignettes. By changing vignettes out seasonally or even by holiday, it creates interest and keeps your interiors fresh. Fox and Finch just created an adorable Easter display ... READ the POST
White Molding is Done-Baby Girl’s Room
Well, the molding is done at least in baby girl’s room. We still have the rest of the house, but it is good to have it done in one room! Hers is probably the hardest to get done with nap times and early bedtimes. So, I figure the rest of the house should fly by. (At least I am hopeful it does!) And just because I can, I thought I would share one last peek of her ... READ the POST
DIY Chalk Paint
Recently, I shared with you a child’s desk that I painted to match baby girl’s furniture painted with CeCe Caldwell’s Chalk paint. When I decided to paint it, I could not remember what version white I had bought. That in combination with having to wait for it to ship to me, left me trying to figure out a different solution. What I came up with, after searching the internet of ... READ the POST