I try to keep an open mind when I’m shopping at Goodwill stores or flea markets. Sometimes I find an item and have no idea what I will do with it, but can’t pass it up because I know at some point I’ll come up with a great DIY project. Other times, I spot something and an idea pops in my head immediately. That’s what happened when I found four … [Read more...]
DIY Hot Rod Headboard
You know the old saying "opposites attract"? My husband Tom and I aren't complete opposites, just in certain areas. He loves old cars, working on them and driving them, I love anything French, traveling and flea markets. More often than not, we meet in the middle. He went to a couple of French flea markets with me last year and I'll spend a whole … [Read more...]
Interior Design Trends for Spring
The two questions I get asked the most as an interior designer are what are the latest trends and what are the hottest colors. I'm always happy to answer the questions, but tell people that it doesn't matter what's "in" unless it reflects your personally and lifestyle. You have to love it to add it to your home. Goodwill SEW asked me the same … [Read more...]
DIY Drapery Rods From the Hardware Store!
I love to design and create something unique and unusual for my clients and my own home. That means thinking creatively and looking at found or even new objects with a new eye. The possibilities are endless when you tap into the right side of your brain. I also love shopping in unexpected places. You never know what ideas will pop in your head … [Read more...]
Color of the Year 2015
Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color, has chosen Marsala as the 2015 Color of the Year. According to Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute's Executive Director,"Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability. Marsala is a subtly seductive shade, one that draws us in to its embracing warmth." It's … [Read more...]
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