Category Archives: Design

A Classic Office

The other day I received a comment on the Hot Paint Colors for 2010 post. Joyce wrote to ask this: What will be the hot colors for 2011? I am getting ready to create an office space for my husband … Continue reading

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What’s Your Decorating Style?

Today on Inspire, Admire and Design, my good friend Christy posted results from her decorating quizzes. I decided to do the same – and to see if I have a consistent style. At first I didn’t think I did, but … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday

Land of Ampersand by Katie Daisy

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I’m Famous! Ok, not really…

The lovely Erin over at Room by Room recently posted the kitchen remodel from her first house. It’s fabulous. I’ve added her before and after shots below so you can see how great it looks. I had commented with a … Continue reading

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Bedroom Inspiration

Apparently, I have a very eclectic style (as you’ll see in my inspiration pictures, below), which makes it very hard for me to decorate a room and be happy with it. I’ve been struggling with how to decorate the bedroom … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday

From Anthropologie via Poppytalk

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Wordless Wednesday – Cinco de Mayo Edition

1998 Cinco de Mayo stamp via USPS Stamp of Approval

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Decorating Dilemma Party – Fireplace

This is my first time attending a Decorating Dilemma Party and I’m hoping to get some help. I have a corner fireplace in my living room that I just hate. What I dislike most (besides the ugly tile) is the … Continue reading

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Fireplace Makeover

Pam from Bibbidi Bobbidi Beautiful just transformed her fireplace surround from this: To this: You’ll never guess how she did it…spray paint! Isn’t that an amazing transformation? She used Rustoleum Multi-Color Texture in Desert Bisque. It took 22 cans, but … Continue reading

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Lamp Transformation (a new post…finally!)

Today on good bones, great pieces, Suzanne and Lauren posted before and after pictures of their weekend lamp makeover. Isn’t that a great transformation? My living room lamps are a similar shape, but have bright brass on the tops and … Continue reading

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