This may be a controversial post, but perhaps not. Regardless, I’m not here to be politically correct; I’m here to help you transform your home — for your sake AND your family’s! (And that, of course, could potentially include a male significant other!) So, here we go. Here’s my take on home design AS …
8 Practical Tips for Decorating Harmony in Your Marriage Read More »
Spring has at last sprung here in New Hampshire, and I feel like I, like nature, am starting to emerge from a long winter! Over the past few months, I’ve been knee-deep in 4 projects of various sizes (a new build on Lake Sunapee finally nearing completion, a 1930s Tudor maison, a 1880s …
NEW Home Style Compatibility Quiz! Find your Design “Mix” Solution Read More »
Just like mixing metal finishes, mixing wood finishes can be a brain scratcher for many homeowners. Whether you’re starting from scratch with a new build and can choose everything fresh or have purchased an existing home with floors & cabinetry in place, chances are exceptionally good that you’ll hit this stumbling block at …
5 Steps to Mix & Match Woods Finishes (And what to do when they clash!) Read More »
One of the many reasons I loved Project HGD Modern Rustic (see last week’s reveal post) was that it came out so well on such an approachable budget. We really honed in on how to maximize the homeowners’ resources — where to save & where to invest. (We could say “splurge,” but not …
Case Study: Where to Splurge & Where to Save to Maximize Your Decorating Budget Read More »
This post is sponsored by Fiverr. All opinions are my own. Yep, it’s summer in the U.S. alright when every other house you seen is getting scraped down for a paint job. Painting the exterior of your house is a BIG commitment. Not only does it cost a bundle, but you’re probably not going …
Best Regret-Proof Exterior Paint Colors with Fiverr 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 »
Hey Everyone! Thanks for coming back to Home Glow’s Saturday Blog in 2021! I must admit that I enjoyed every moment of time off with my men. I think that, even more than before, this pandemic has solidified my inclinations toward introverted homebody-ness! There is nothing better IMO than a weekend ahead and ABSOLUTELY …
Interior Design Renderings: Instant “Vision” for the Imaginatively Challenged Read More »
I know!! Even typing that headline seems anathema! How could I possibly even CONSIDER faux evergreen decor for Christmas?! I — who love *living* surfaces like Danby marble and soapstone?! (Even while I specify manufactured look-alikes such as Neolith and quartz for most of my clients, who prefer low maintenance options.) I — …
Help Me Decide: Should I Go Faux with My Christmas Greenery & Garlands? Read More »
When I go on initial design consults at the beginning of new projects, one of the problems I see THE MOST is saggy and broken down looking sofas, etc. Frequently, these furniture items are <5 years old. And they look like this or worse. Now look at the chocolate brown sofa below. This …
3 Steps to Save (or Resuscitate) Your Sofa Without Spending a Dime Read More »
Hey All! I super excited for this week, because I’m going to be offering a FREE Mini-Training on Decorating Your Forever Homes! Read to the end for particulars on that. But first, let me back up. I Feel Your Pain After I’d been blogging for about a year, back in 2017, I started …
Hey All. Yes, I took a couple weeks break. Homeschooling ended last week, and it was pretty draining. As are so many things recently. We have some much anticipated *unscheduled* family time coming up, and I’m looking forward to it! How are you all doing? A couple of updates! It’s hard to believe that …
Reasons to Choose Inside vs. Outside Mount Window Shades Read More »
