Category Archives: interior design

This is a broad category but it will cover topics such as interior decorating, styling, window treatment, fabrics, wood flooring choices, kitchen and bath design, bedroom design ideas – whole house ideas.

Putting Christmas Away

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Linda
Racoon ornament in Christmas tree

Packing Up My Favorite Christmas Decorations   Even the lamps got into the Christmas spirit! I know I’m a bit late in doing this, but I am only getting to put away my Christmas decorations. I put them up so … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Using Radiant Orchid in Interior Design

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Linda
Radiant Orchid

My Take on Radiant Orchid   I have always been a fan of this color – whether a more or less intense or more red or violet versions. Color experts say it’s an artistic color (I would agree!) and that it … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year’s to All and a Little Table Decoration!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Linda
Happy New Year Christmas ornaments and candle on table

 Happy New Year’s to All My Readers and Friends I hope you are all planning a wonderful celebration.  I am having a little pre-dinner celebration and then my husband and I are meeting my brother and sister-in-law (a yearly tradition) … Continue reading →

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Why a New Ring Setting is Like Interior Design

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Linda

 A New Engagement Ring Setting is Like Interior Decorating? Yes! A week before Christmas, I received an early present from my husband – a new setting for my engagement ring. I wanted this for such a long time but I always … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: The Secrets to a Beautiful White Room

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Linda
let art inform the color scheme in a white room

You all know how much I love color…especially on walls. I don’t have any white walls in my home but that doesn’t mean I hate white – I just hate it when white walls fail…because then the room fails. The room fails … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: How to Pick the Right White Wall Color

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Linda

 The Key to Picking the Right White To receive my Free E-Book “Design Your Home With Color” Click Here I get this question all the time…”How do I pick the right white for my room?”  Hey, I’m the color girl … Continue reading →

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Embossed Plaster Art for a Home Staging Project

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Linda
metallic plaster art with overlay glaze

For a home staging assignment two weeks ago, I had to create some artwork for the property. Yes – I could have used some that I had on hand…but nothing was quite right.  The investors wanted the home to be … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Artist, Mary Hong

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Linda
glass art by Mary Hong

I follow a fellow designer, Cara McBroom, and was really taken by two art pieces in one of her client’s homes.  It was by Mary Hong, an artist working in Florida.  I had to contact her and found we had … Continue reading →

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Decorating the Porch for Fall with an Outdoor Rustic Sign

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Linda
happy autum sign on front porch

So, I came across a wonderful, rustic Welcome sign made by Shayna of The Woodgrain Cottage – such a nice touch to her absolutely beautiful fall porch. I am in the midst of decorating my front porch and felt that something like that … Continue reading →

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Blue, Blue, My World is Becoming More Blue!

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Linda
a serene bedroom in Woodlawn blue

  I have been a non-lover of blue for a long time now…but my taste has been slowly changing. I guess that happens to everyone.  Has this happened to you?   Back in 2007, my husband was diagnosed with a rare form … Continue reading →

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