When I finally convinced my husband that we needed a kitchen renovation, I figured that if I got him that far…let me see if I can also get another room added on – a great room, off the kitchen. Amazingly … Continue reading →
For Mother’s and Father’s Days, I made the great room mantel more personal…reflecting the people in our family. Purposely, I displayed photos of mothers with daughters especially for Mother’s Day. I brought out a cherished picture of my mom that … Continue reading →
I wanted to do something a little different than I normally would do, decorating-wise. In my great room, I usually use rich, saturated colors but I wanted to try a color scheme I never use – blue, silver and gold. … Continue reading →
It took me the longest time to decorate my mantle for fall. I think it’s because I just loved my Summer Mantle so much. I hated to put away all the birds, artwork and accessories – but change is good … Continue reading →
Although we had a wonderfully snow-free winter (almost, except for the freaky Halloween and one other little storm), I always look forward to the warm weather, swimming, barbequing, sailing and just enjoying going outside without a coat! I’ve already been … Continue reading →
I just love it when readers of my blog call or email me to help them create a dream they have in their head for their home. One reader (actually a husband and wife) emailed me a few months ago … Continue reading →
It’s almost December and soon the warm and lovely colors of Fall will give way to the reds, greens, golds, silvers and whites of the Holiday Season. So today I wanted to pay homage to orange, burnt orange and russet … Continue reading →
I am participating in a special link party where we have to show a room decorated in three ways. Here’s my “first” version. When my husband and I embarked on a major home renovation several years ago, I decided that … Continue reading →
Hello everyone! I hope that you are all enjoying your holidays and some much needed time off. I thought I would have some down time – but, as usual, a few clients need my help before the New Year. I … Continue reading →
A Listing of Tutorials and How To’s: Just Click on the Titles Below! HOW TO IMPROVE KITCHEN CABINETS THAT HAVE SOFFITS HOW TO GILD and ANTIQUE a FIREPLACE MANTLE HOW TO CREATE a STRIED METALLIC WALL FINISH and ANTIQUED BEADBOARD HOW TO … Continue reading →