April 2, 2013

Living With Pets

Our pets.  They invade our homes and take up residence in our hearts.  We prefer their company over people at times when unconditional love is what we crave.  But we also love and care for our possessions – and spend a great deal of money creating a beautiful home.  Can fine things and animals co-exist peacefully?  And can it be done with style?  And does anyone know why pets gravitate to the most expensive items in the house?  Keeping the house looking neat while letting your pets make themselves at home is a challenge.

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.

March 19, 2013

What’s In Your Backyard?

This was my garage.  You know the kind.  The ones that have never held a car – only the junk that accumulates (and multiplies) over time.  Boxes of nothing important.  Poorly organized yard equipment and a variety of weekend warrior supplies.  Always daydreaming, always in search of another never-to-be-completed project, I would stare at the beamed ceiling, old brick walls, proximity to the patio and think…this space was way too cool to waste on paint cans.