Art
Summer Refresh: Amazing ART GIVEAWAY with Minted
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
June 12, 2021
The Saturday Blog
LIghting
Changing the Bulb: A Cool Trick That’ll Make You Like Exposed Bulb Light Fixtures
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!!! ______________
May 29, 2021
Makeovers
Sneak Peeks & Current Project Updates
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
May 15, 2021
Fresh Classic
3 Steps to Successfully Use Vintage Decor in Your Forever Home
(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
April 24, 2021
Makeovers
How to Be Your Own Decorator
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
April 17, 2021
Fresh Classic
A New Designer Collection for a Big Box Store, and I Love It!
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,
April 10, 2021
Art
Artist on my Radar: Catherine M. Elliott — Let All Creation GLOW!
“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
April 3, 2021
Design Dilemma
3 TIPS to Avoid Measurement Mistakes with Your Tables & Chairs!
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
March 27, 2021
Design Dilemma
How to Create a Fail-Proof Floor Plan (& Never Buy a “Too-Big Sofa” Again!)
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!
March 20, 2021
LIghting
Our Lighting Plan for Project HGD Summer Sunsets
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
March 6, 2021
Art
Artist on my Radar: Donna Walker — A “Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
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
February 27, 2021
Kitchens
My Kitchen “Chopping” Zone & Knife Drawer Station
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
February 13, 2021
