He had become, after all, her home.
July brings steamy temperatures, less rain and a good deal of blooms here from the Mid-Atlantic. This month starts the harvesting of different fruits, vegetables, fruits and even seeds. Do not be discouraged by all of the heat and bugs. Just keep collecting your backyard bounty and dismiss the plants which have gone to seed … Continue reading Mid-Atlantic Gardener: Things To Do in July
If you’re planning to paint an area in your house, don’t forget to look up and look at your ceiling as being the fifth wall in the area. Poor ceilings. They are often forgotten and neglected, and all the time they have so much potential. With just a little imagination or maybe only a coat … Continue reading Excellent Ideas for Painted Ceilings
Most of us know that the past couple of years have been tough. The recession, though not as crushing as the Great Depression, has taken its toll. We found ourselves mired in debt as our retirement savings evaporated and the worth of our homes shrank. The term”toxic asset” (an oxymoron if there ever was one) … Continue reading Hope for the Future: Lessons From Midcentury Modern Design
Lace up your sneakers and work off all those holiday sweets by going on a walking tour of Art Deco buildings in downtown Los Angeles, or the Flatiron District in New York. Save the date for Toronto’s largest contemporary design honest and participate in thoughtful provoking discussions at their annual creative symposium. If you’re searching … Continue reading 5 Top Design Events: Dec. 23, 2011 – Jan. 27, 2012
When we asked a peek she escorted us. This Atlanta-based interior designer known for her penchant for uncovering sought-after relics also has a knack for restoring one-of-a-kind classic furniture. “Adding classic pieces into your home’s decor is an essential part of producing an well-curated look,” she states. Her light-filled bedroom is evidence that she practice … Continue reading Room Tour: Fall in Love with This Vintage-Style Bedroom
Vases aren’t just petite delicate bits you add to the peak of a dining table. They can be large and in charge, sitting on the ground to add to the gorgeous impact of any space. Use them to transform a corner, bring in colour, balance either side of a couch or chair, or take the … Continue reading Finish Your Space With a Floor Vase
You have never noticed doghouses quite like these before: a dog-sized country cabin, wine barrel bungalow, miniature Zen house with roof garden, salvage-chic doghouse as well as a Mondrian-like house inspired by a beloved dog cure (a rib). All those and many more clever designs were on display last weekend in Austin’s Barkitecture, a design … Continue reading Doghouses Worth a Wag: Report From Barkitecture 2011
The proprietors of the Victorian-style home adored its traditional design and period details — except when it came to the kitchen. Set in the rear of the home, the small kitchen was tucked into a 12-foot wide distance, had little storage and space to maneuver around in. The couple hired Hanson General Contracting and Kevin … Continue reading Kitchen of the Week: Small Kitchen, Big View
Although this contemporary Craftsman is only a couple of blocks from the beach in Venice Beach, Calif., its interior has a decidedly proper East Coast vibe. The customer had bought her first house and was about to go back to school. She wanted a look which was new, casual and elegant. Rather than opting for … Continue reading Houzz Tour: Nantucket-Inspired Craftsman at Venice Beach
One of my aims in interior design would be to create small nests all around our home that invite us to flake out, settle in and nestle within our area. As Sarah Susanka so famously says,”In the exact same manner that music inspires us to particular feelings, space can perform the exact same thing.” I … Continue reading How to Make a Nest at Home
