I’m not a big fan of trends. Trends come and go, and I’m not that interested in things that don’t have staying power, for two reasons mostly: I’m worried I’ll tire of the trend after two years’ time. I don’t have the money to replace things when the trend goes out of style. I think the above …
Cole & Son’s Woods Wallpaper: An Enduring “Trend” Read More »
Knotty pine wood paneling has long been a staple of summer cottage/cabin construction and, the 1950s-1970s, was completely ubiquitous in even primary residences. Look around the web, and you’ll find tons of blog posts about why and how to paint over pine, but today we’ll go through when it’s appropriate to keep it …
The Knotty Pine Paneling Problem: 3 Alternatives to Painting It All Read More »
Recently, we vacationed with my husband’s family in Hilton Head. The company was fantastic, the shore gorgeous, the water warm, and my kids emerged sans the blue lips they usually sport while swimming up here. Then, one night while we were eating some ice cream before bed, a TV special about the beauties of New Hampshire …
The Freshest Summer Palette — And It Isn’t Blue and White! Read More »
Last week, I talked about those items that you can consistently find fantastic deals on at auction. Today, let’s go through how you can find those items and potential additional costs you need to consider before heading to your first sale. Fewer pretty pictures, more nitty-gritty but necessary stuff like: Finding what you want locally and online Sneaky …
Auction Steals and Deals Pt. II: Find, Bid, Buy! Read More »
So, last weekend was the holiday weekend, and while many of you were grilling, cruising the lakes on your boats, hanging out at the beach, I was … trolling auction websites for deals. Yes, I’m obsessed, and I drive my husband crazy with it. It’s not like I’m even looking for things for our own home …
Auction Steals and Deals Pt. I: The 6 Things You Should Buy from the Block Read More »
And I mean literally. In its May issue, the ever-au courant Vogue magazine actually gives nine tips on why and how you should “Steal Your Grandma’s Style.” So, while I have always loved traditional Granny Chic and have incorporated a number of style elements in my own rooms, now, at last, it is a cool thing to do. …
So Granny Chic: High Quality Brown Furniture is Always en “Vogue” Read More »
Hello everyone (or probably no one, seeing as this is a new business and my very first post :), and welcome to Home Glow! Before we get to my post on the latest chinois restyle, a little about me…. Those who know me know that, though I can’t throw together an outfit for Saturday night, …
What’s Old Is New: Blue and White Chinois Ceramics Get a Painterly Update Read More »
