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.

March 5, 2013

How to Avoid a Decorating Emergency!

“Mom, I would like to bring several of my college friends home for the weekend.” Or your husband says, “I would like to invite a business collegue over to our house for a meal.” Or your daughter says, “Could I bring my boyfriend to our home to meet you?”

If you realize thatyour sofa fabric is tired, that your rug is stained, that your early attic furniture is still in theliving room, and you do not have time to totally redecorate, here are some quick tips to lesson the horror! De-clutter, dim the lights, fill the vases with fresh cut greenery or fresh potted plants.

February 27, 2013

Now or Later

When decorating, a client will sometimes want us to take it slow, especially when it’s new construction.  Some folks just need to wait awhile, live with the room, and see how it feels.  I encourage them to notice how the room can change – colors and light in the room can vary depending on the time of day or even the season.  Taking your time is not a bad thing.