Plans and permits and paperwork
Oh my! We have been considering building a garage with a flex space above for quite some time. We live in a … Read more
Oh my! We have been considering building a garage with a flex space above for quite some time. We live in a … Read more
Naturally this took much longer than I thought it would and cost double what I was hoping to spend. For those interested … Read more
This is a great article, from where else….Realtor.com. I even fall into this trap sometimes. Getting started is easy, getting finished is … Read more
This is the worst subject to tackle, mostly because it involves work. Staying organized is not easy no matter what the bloggers … Read more
I read a lot of renovation, remodeling, and home improvement articles. I inevitably find things I LOVE and ideas that make me … Read more
This little table already had a beautiful top. Who doesn’t love Italian marble? But the dark wood base dated this piece and … Read more
As a designer, I run into this all the time. I see something in a magazine or I visualize something in my … Read more
Since I have a lot of time on my hands these days (thank you, COVID-19), I am trying to find things to … Read more
This is just a quick post…….I know it’s been a while but I promise to unveil my most recent project in a … Read more
We moved to North Carolina 3 years ago. Since then I have been slowly getting accustomed to the ways of the “South.” … Read more
This is an addendum to my drapery post. If you saw the last post then you know I was working on a … Read more
I found an article on Realtor.com, and with the Christmas season now well under way (it really started right after Halloween but … Read more
I have talked about this before; in fact, here is a recent quote: I fully advocate taking an antique or just older … Read more
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
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
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
My most popular post by far has been “Goodwill and Craigslist.” People are really interested in finding great bargains in both places. … Read more
After a busy holiday season, I was happy to take an evening out to snap a few photos, one of my favorite … Read more
Upcycling is also known as “creative reuse.” It is the process of transforming useless or unwanted products into new products of better … Read more
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
This remodel is all about sustainability, green, recycling, and low carbon footprint so I’m going to talk a little about 2 of … Read more