In a time when everyone is ripping out walls, opening up their kitchens, and choosing to dine-in, I still think there is something to say for a good galley kitchen. Obviously some are awful. It’s why people shy away from homes and apartments with them, but the truth is that some galley kitchens are…
Fashion Designer Matthew Williamson brings Controlled Bohemia to the USA
Have you ever flipped through a copy of Living Etc, the wildly popular British home magazine? If you happen to love bright and modern interiors then it is sure to not only make you happy, but heavily inspired. (Sometimes my local Barnes and Nobles stocks it, so you might find one near you!) Luckily…
Love It or Leave It? … The Cherub Ceiling
If you’ve ever spent much time house hunting or visiting with friends and neighbors, you have probably noticed that many people have extraordinarily polarizing tastes. As a creative, I would personally rather see something creative most the time than something boring, but sometimes people take it too far… and it’s just got to…
Hello, DIY Stair Runner, I think I love you!
They say first impressions are lasting, so why not go bold with your entry and make a power statement? Putting a bold rug up your stairs is the equivalent to wearing a seriously snazzy pocket square in your suit pocket or tying a silk scarf around your neck. It’s courageous, it’s eye catching,…
A Touch Of Green Can Turn Neutral to Wow!
You want to turn your neutral to wow? No problem. Here are some ideas… It’s hard not to fall for a neutral home. It’s soothing, relaxing, and has an instant ability to make one feel at ease. The only trouble is that neutral homes have gotten a bad reputation over the years…
Make Way For the Piano Room
One of the greatest things about our generation, is our ability to adapt. Whether you want to blame or praise technology, it definitely has kept us on our toes and gotten us accustomed to a constant influx of change. When it comes to the way we live in our homes, we are…
Take Your Closet Shopping In Amsterdam… or J Crew!
J Crew has taken it over the top, or rather across the pond this season, and landed in Amsterdam, a city that is so not only charming and captivating but the perfect backdrop for this season’s offerings. I just recently ordered a number of items,…
Design Court is in Session and You have Been Subpoenaed
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen. Design court is now in Session. I am calling the case of Textured Walls Vs Flat Walls. Please raise your right hand and solemnly swear to fairly try this case… Let’s begin by entering exhibit A, the before photos of the subject in question. These photos are…
Fall Infusion :: Here Comes the Velvet + Leaf Pattern
For a lot people it’s the sudden arrival of the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin that usher in the Fall. If you are one of them, you have probably already pulled out your sweaters, even if you happen to live in Atlanta where it’s still certifiably summer. For the rest of us, we…
I Got Inspired At… The MALL. Really.
The mall is pretty much the last place that I expect to find inspiration, which I feel a little guilty for saying since I was a child of the 80’s and going to a mall was a highlight of my youth. But these days we demand more from our shopping, don’t we?……
How To Do A Grocery Store Bouquet Without DOING A Grocery Store Bouquet
My kids are seriously digging American school. What’s not to love when they are handing out “devices” which look suspiciously similar to iPads in sixth grade, your name is Landon, you are a second grader, and the kid sitting next to you has the same name, the same grade and the exact…
Prepare to Have Your Mind Blown… Top 10 White Gardens
I’m about to blow your gardening mind… Ready? Did you know that many landscape artists recommend planting in the fall rather than the spring? What??!! I can admit that I am a total novice when it comes to the garden. I blame wanderlust and my undeniable need to avoid putting roots into…
