Category Archives: Design

A Classic Office

Posted on August 5, 2010 by The Owl & The Phoenix

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?

Posted on June 15, 2010 by The Owl & The Phoenix

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

Posted on June 9, 2010 by The Owl & The Phoenix

Land of Ampersand by Katie Daisy

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I’m Famous! Ok, not really…

Posted on May 23, 2010 by The Owl & The Phoenix

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

Posted on May 13, 2010 by The Owl & The Phoenix

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

Posted on May 12, 2010 by The Owl & The Phoenix

From Anthropologie via Poppytalk

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Wordless Wednesday – Cinco de Mayo Edition

Posted on May 5, 2010 by The Owl & The Phoenix

1998 Cinco de Mayo stamp via USPS Stamp of Approval

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Decorating Dilemma Party – Fireplace

Posted on April 21, 2010 by The Owl & The Phoenix

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

Posted on April 9, 2010 by The Owl & The Phoenix

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!)

Posted on April 3, 2010 by The Owl & The Phoenix

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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