Design is not the same as stuff. Stuff (furnishings, art, etc) is all part of a design, but good design is much more than a collection of nice things. In fact, you can have very expensive things and still have a home that is not well designed. Good design should be available to everyone, it’s not about having money…
Read MoreA Great Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This is seriously the best chili I’ve ever had AND it’s healthy! Made with sweet potato and beans, the secret is the step of making a flavorful chili paste seasoning. And the Instant Pot adaptation means you can have this deliciousness on your table in less than half an hour…
Read MoreHow to choose the right mirror
Mirrors are one of those decorative items that are also a necessity - you need to know you don’t look like something the cat dragged in before you leave the house, after all! And different mirrors are needed for different locations and for different reasons…
Read MoreThe BEST Brownie Recipe Ever
This is THE BEST brownie recipe you will ever eat. OMG really. Easy and absolutely addictive…even if you insist on the relative merits of the Ghirardelli boxed brownie mix (and I admit, it’s pretty good!), you can level up your brownie game by adding just the last steps of this recipe…
Read MoreMix and Match Dishes for Easy Elegant Entertaining
The third in our series of posts on Easy Elegant Entertaining is all about mix-and-match dishes. Once you have the basics, the fun begins. Building in layers with contrasting but compatible colors or textures is what can take a place setting from ordinary to special and up the EQ (elegance quotient). Here’s how…
Read MoreCustom Design Elements
Custom window treatments, built-ins, or upholstery are often on the drawing board at JRL Interiors. Here is a sneak peek into what we are working on at the moment for 3 different clients…
Read MoreThrift Store Decorating
Sometimes I discover a new shopping haunt that is too good not to share! Thrift stores can be a repository for junk or a treasure trove of unique vintage pieces that can give a home personality - this one definitely falls mostly in the latter category…
Read MoreExterior Lights Do's and Don'ts
Choosing entry light fixtures? Here are some Do’s and Don’ts for getting your exterior light right..
Read MoreEasy Summer Supper
Entree salads are among our go-to recipes for summer suppers. Here is a favorite one that is easy and flexible and company-worthy…
Read MoreCreating a Chic, Elegant Home Office
WFH never looked so good! Come take a peek at a home office project in progress with fun, feminine flair…
Read MoreOur Backyard Fountain Saga
Let’s get a fountain she said. It will be so pretty she said. I love our new fountain, but it was a bit more of an adventure than I signed up for…
Read MoreDesign Crush: Mark D Sikes
One of my all-time favorite designers is Mark D Sikes. I could happily live in pretty much any room I’ve seen that he has done. Studying the rooms he creates with his innate sense of chic style is a lesson in livable luxury…
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