This post is sponsored by Minted. All opinions are my own. Man, oh man, you’re not going to want to miss this post! Not if unless you want to pass up the chance for your choice from Minted’s new June limited art prints! Who doesn’t love a summer refresh for their home? (Up to …
Summer Refresh: Amazing ART GIVEAWAY with Minted Read More »
Exposed bulb light fixtures seem to inspire very intense feelings — people either love them or hate them. And sometimes people can feel both sentiments at once!!! ______________ For instance, you might LOVE the modern style of many exposed bulb fixtures… … but HATE a glaring bare bulb in your eyes. …
Changing the Bulb: A Cool Trick That’ll Make You Like Exposed Bulb Light Fixtures Read More »
Hey All! I know I’ve been off for a couple of weeks. Took a vacation & got the new group of students going for the spring 2021 session of The Home Glow Method. But I’m back with some exciting sneak peeks at what’s on my burner right now! Update for Project HDG Modern …
(And when I say “successfully,” I mean that the resulting design doesn’t end up looking like the consignment shop where you bought everything!) I LOVE adding unique second-hand finds to my home, as well as to my clients’ when appropriate. The right vintage or second-hand piece can: Add a bit of character or …
3 Steps to Successfully Use Vintage Decor in Your Forever Home Read More »
A number of years ago, I wrote an email titled something along the lines of, “How to be your own decorator.” It introduced a long-ago blog post that deconstructed one easy way to mix patterns in a room like a decorator might do. I can’t even FIND the email or the …
Did I just say that I LOVE a Big Box Store collection?????? Yes, you heard correctly. 😉 via Instagram As I’ve said in the past, while I really do advise branching out beyond catalogs, especially for American-made upholstery & other decor to get the best quality & a unique character …
A New Designer Collection for a Big Box Store, and I Love It! Read More »
“Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” — Algernon Charles Swinburne “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s Party!’” — Robin Williams I’m not quite sure how I became acquainted with Catherine Elliott’s art. It may have been through Facebook connections, as she and I both hail from the same town in Connecticut. …
Artist on my Radar: Catherine M. Elliott — Let All Creation GLOW! Read More »
Hey all! Three super important tips today if you’re planning any spaces with a table & chairs — your kitchen eating area, dining room, a game corner, or your home office desk/chair combo. First off! Can you tell me what’s wrong with this picture? There’s nothing wrong with the furniture itself, per …
3 TIPS to Avoid Measurement Mistakes with Your Tables & Chairs! Read More »
We moved into our Forever Home, which we named Maple Rest, 10 years ago this summer. It’s amazing to think that nearly a decade has passed since then! My husband told me a couple of months ago that he has lived longer in this house than any other place he has lived …
How to Create a Fail-Proof Floor Plan (& Never Buy a “Too-Big Sofa” Again!) Read More »
Things are progressing at Project HGD Summer Sunsets! Construction is going up, and we just finalized the lighting plan. If you remember this blog post from last spring where I gave a sneak peek of the inspiration for this project — a New Hampshire lake house by Bonin Architects — we started …
Our Lighting Plan for Project HGD Summer Sunsets Read More »
If you looked at my Instagram feed, you would find I follow almost as many artists as I do designers. Much as with decorating, where I bemoan the fact that I only have so many rooms in my home to design, with art I cry because I only have so much wall space to …
Artist on my Radar: Donna Walker — A “Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” Read More »
In the comments on last week’s post reviewing my AGA Elise range, reader Julie S. asked how/where I did my chopping and prep work, as my wall only allows for 15″ of countertops on either side of the range. So I thought it would make a good post! First off, I completely agree with …
My Kitchen “Chopping” Zone & Knife Drawer Station Read More »
