Textile art
I’ve ventured into textile art! Necessity is the mother of invention and as usual, this is what happened when I was looking … Read more
Wallpaper in small living room
You want to make a big impact in a room, you don’t want to paint the walls (maybe you’re renting or maybe … Read more
Small kitchen remodel
At the beginning of my “blogging” journey – and I use that term loosely – I said I would do my best … Read more
Home trends: just the bad and the ugly!
I just read an article in Elle Decor listing 30 outdated home trends they hope never come back. Besides being a walk … Read more
Updated floor lamp
Floor lamps used to be all the rage. I remember sifting through pictures of my parents old apartment filled with mid-century furnishings … Read more
Do I really need an Interior Designer?
What does an Interior Designer do? And do I really need one? With the popularity of HGTV and sites like Pinterest many … Read more
Spring is right around the corner
And with spring comes my favorite time of year, flea market, craft/art fair, and yard sale season! I love exploring flea markets … Read more
2017 Design trends
There are probably as many “design trends” as there are designers willing to talk about them. If you are searching for a … Read more
Color of the Year: Greenery
No, this is not a post about your landscape or houseplants. This is about paint color. “Color forecasters at the Pantone Color … Read more
Ecodesign. What is it?
This is one definition: Ecodesign is an approach to designing products with special consideration for the environmental impacts of the product during its … Read more
Goodwill and Craigslist – Part 2
My most popular post by far has been “Goodwill and Craigslist.” People are really interested in finding great bargains in both places. … Read more
Photos for decor
After a busy holiday season, I was happy to take an evening out to snap a few photos, one of my favorite … Read more
When selling your home…
The hardest part for home sellers is removing their personality from the home and preparing it to be sold. For me it … Read more
Local artisans
Can’t say it enough, buy local! If you can support local artists, builders farmers, etc. DO IT! So much talent out there, … Read more
Upcycling – Creative Reuse
Upcycling is also known as “creative reuse.” It is the process of transforming useless or unwanted products into new products of better … Read more
Love this artist
This is a piece by an artist I found at the Morehead City Seafood Festival. Her name is Janet Moses, from Florida. … Read more
Creating a niche
Back to decorating! Interior design isn’t all about tearing down walls, redesigning spaces, and remodeling homes (although we do a lot of … Read more
What is budget conscious?
This can mean a lot of different things to different people, mostly because we don’t all have the same budget. What this … Read more
Vignettes from the new home
A few vignettes from the new home. In order: Vintage chair recovered Recycled onyx table top used as a nightstand Our tiny … Read more
Another bathroom remodel
This bathroom was supposed to be a quick fix. Fix a few broke tiles, get a new vanity, and call it a … Read more
Master bedroom makeover
The master will be done in 2 installments. Bedroom first and then the bath, which will be a much bigger project. Before: … Read more
