The Interior Designer vs Decorator conversation/debate has been done to death. And honestly, I highly doubt that anyone really cares except perhaps the folks holding the certifications. For me and my (current and future) clients, I’d like to put the debate…
Spring has sprung and there’s so much to do, checklists for this and checklists for that. Well, add 1 more checklist to the list. This one is a little different from what you’ve already seen – no spring cleaning, no…
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, it’s Spring (finally) and EVERYthing is all about Green! Green clothes, green food, green BEER (mmm), green grass (is it weird that I love the smell of fresh cut grass?). All in good fun. I want…
I am now at the point where I know what pieces can live on forever and what will be past it’s prime (and useless) by the time the fabric wears out (or is outdated). So over the years I have…
In November 2013, I worked on a volunteer project for a local school revamping their library. One of the many requests was to give them “a stage, you know like the one they have at Barnes & Noble”. Honestly, I…
Some nights you just don’t feel like cooking. Every now and then, the thought of turning on the oven or standing over the stove makes my stomach churn. And that’s when I’m glad I have enough leftovers for the family……
The slang/informal meaning of a “dynamo” is an energetic, hardworking person. Therefore, decorating dynamo = an energetic, hardworking decorative item. My definition… Decorating Dynamo = Multitasker; Game changer; Clutch piece That’s what I’m talking about! Items that each serve so many purposes and can…
This is the story of 2 rush cane chairs that needed a little makeover. Not an overhaul and nothing to destroy the original cane seats. Just a little cut and color. I have these rush cane chairs that have…
It’s 2 months into 2015 and everyone is hopefully still working on those resolutions, including getting organized and stepping up that home decor. Along with the new year comes new trends in fashion, in beauty, in interior decor, and in color….
A few weeks ago, I wrote about transforming a bathroom on any budget. Then last week I went into detail on the 1st project referenced in that post – The Stock Bathroom. Now I want to give you details on the…