April 11, 2013

What Is Your Personal Style?

Fashions come and fashions go but a classic mahogany chest lasts for ever!

A beautiful antique chest make an elegant statement in this foyer.

March 26, 2013

Pillows Add Punch!

One question I am always asked is “do we need pillows and why do they cost so much?”  These are my reasons why!

Very often, I use a fabric on pillows that ties together the scheme in a room. It may have a combination of colors,  or it may have a strong design that gives a graphic punch to the room. The wow  factor. Sometimes this fabric can be expensive and the budget will only allow for a small amount to be used. So, with only two yards of fabric, I can have that special fabric the room needs.

February 19, 2013

What A Difference Rearranging Makes

Before you get ready to purchase new furnishings or accessories, one thing to be sure of is that your your existing furniture is arranged correctly to begin with!

When we walked into this living room, it was evident that it was awkwardly arranged and crowded.  Traffic flow was difficult, and the seating was too spread out to be comfortable for a conversation.  By moving the piano to the left wall, it opened up the back wall for the conversation area and created a welcoming room.