I am changing my usual blog format today because I want to talk about Thanksgiving. I recently read an editor's page in a shelter magazine about the editor's experience hosting Thanksgiving dinner. She noted that in the past she tried going all out: silver, crystal, china, fresh flowers, real linens, and it was just too much work. As a result, she says from now on it is ...
I feel obligated to call out my fellow designers and decorators. I’ve noticed a trend in decorating that really bothers me. If you read the shelter magazines regularly, you’ll notice that room after room features all white upholstery. Really? Who lives like that? When asked about the practicality of this, the designer will typically say things like: it is a slipcover, easily removed ...
Picking a decorator is like picking a spouse — you want someone who shares your vision, someone you have rapport with and someone who is strong in places where you may be weak. Decorating is a personal business. You want to find someone who will compliment your lifestyle and bring out the best in you. So I thought I would use this blog to discuss the best way to find and interview your ...
I've enjoyed poking around antique stores since I was an eighteen year-old college student. I’m always excited by the idea of what I might find, whether it’s something I’ve been searching for, or something completely unexpected. I’ve found some of my favorite art, furniture, and accessories from the different shops I’ve visited. I’ve even taught my daughter and her friends the fun ...
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We spend the majority of our lives Between Our Walls. We nurture a sense of comfort, familiarity, and personality at home through our style choices. Our choices build our home’s character, making each room an extension of the family living there. With all this time spent in one place, shouldn’t you have a house you want to come home to? A house that reflects you? A ...
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