No question about it, Thanksgiving in 2020 is depressingly different. We usually host our whole family and some family friends and this year we can’t do that safely. But just because we aren’t entertaining a crowd doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy one of my favorite parts - setting a beautiful table…
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3 Easy Tips for A Beautiful Wreath
Nothing ushers in the Holiday Season more quickly and easily than a beautiful wreath! Getting a wreath on my front door is usually my first order of business for winter and Christmas decor. While there are millions of variations on holiday wreaths , here are three easy tips for a classically beautiful and elegant wreath…
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Simple Ways to add cozy touches to your home for winter
Ready or not, winter is coming…So let’s turn our attention to ways to enjoy the season inside with these tips to cozify our homes…
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Decorating with Fall Colors
The cooler weather of the fall season here often has us turning to the warmer seasonal colors to ward off the chill in the air… if you are craving the warmth of fall color, here is some inspiration straight from the best designer - nature!
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Color Matters
Home has never been more important than in these strange times. When we are spending so much more of our time in our homes, places that are inviting and comfortable are suddenly the goal of nearly everyone. And inviting and comfortable is not dependent solely on having the right furniture. It is also dependent on lighting, a balanced and harmonious arrangement of furnishings and art, and, surprisingly, on color!
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Planning for Fall Decor
As I write, it is a steamy 88 degrees F here right now so it is hard to imagine that fall is around the corner! Labor Day weekend, Back to School, and Starbucks Pumpkin Lattes usually usher in the “fall season”, but it’s a weird year. And it’s a bit disorienting to STILL not know what day of the week it is half the time. But fall isn’t REALLY official until the Autumnal Equinox on September 22nd so… GOOD NEWS we have time to prepare…
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Can I decorate with words on the wall?
Use your words. We tell small children this all the time, by which we mean ask or explain instead of just cry or tantrum about whatever ails you. But what about when it comes to home decor? Should we use our words {on the walls}?…
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How to Select Light Fixtures
We recently spent a marathon afternoon with our clients selecting all the lighting for a new build project from the builders preferred lighting source. I’m sharing our decision-making process, because it might be helpful to anyone struggling to select the perfect light fixtures when there are soooooo many options…
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Small Decor Changes with BIG Impact
The most satisfying home projects are ones that can be accomplished relatively quickly and that make a big difference when they are done! In the face of uncertainty and change, especially, creating a home that is a safe and welcoming haven is SO important! Here are some ideas for small changes with big impact to create a welcoming feel…
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Paint Project Ideas
Painting is a relatively achievable DIY project, and a very rewarding one since paint can make a big impact for a relatively small investment when you are doing the painting yourself. If you are at home and looking for ways to spend some unexpected spare time productively, here are a few project ideas using novelty paint products that might be worth considering…
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Designing a Room with a Fireplace AND a TV
A really common design dilemma is what to do with the TV in a room that also has a fireplace. There are usually only two options: 1. Over the fireplace or 2. Somewhere else!
This question was posed in a recent virtual email mini consultation we did for a reader. Here is the backstory for what she was debating…
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Top Tips for Planning an Outdoor Room
Cabin Fever is real and we are longing to enjoy the outdoors! I suspect we are all feeling cooped up right now - especially in the colder climates where living outside is less feasible…
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