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It's hard to believe that it's already time to start thinking about holiday decorations. It seems like the holidays come earlier and earlier each year. Soon after Thanksgiving we'll be seeing Christmas trees on the tops of cars and bright lights going up on our neighborhood homes. I'm feeling motivated and inspired to get a head start this season after seeing the wonderful decorations … [Read more...]
It's hard to believe that August is here and summer is entering it's final stretch. "Back to School" images are popping up everywhere...stores, the Internet and TV. Long easy summer days are winding down and making way for the hectic pace of early mornings and late night study sessions. As a mother of eighteen year old twins entering college I find myself wondering how I'll … [Read more...]
Still in the stuff stream, I'm thinking about shoes. I love them, regrettably, and have too many for my small closet. A year or two ago, I made myself throw away a pair finally, that were unrepairable, and most certainly unsharable. Time to do it again, maybe more than one pair this time, so as usual, I did some research. For old sneakers, etc. Nike's Reuse-a-Shoe program collects all brands … [Read more...]
We are happy to spotlight a very talented artist by the name of Connie Brown. Connie works with a revolutionary architectural coating that creates a durable, non-toxic green alternative to natural stone counter and table tops. Many homeowners love the look of stone and marble in their homes, but are wary because staining can occur easily due to the porosity of natural stone. I can't tell you … [Read more...]
MAD MATS AND NON-CUSTOM DELARNA MATS AND RUNNERS ON SALE THIS WEEK - 20% OFF MAY 14 - MAY 20TH JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER!! As both a designer and homeowner I love these indoor/outdoor rugs! In Springtime I like to switch out my traditional woven rugs for these colorful recycled plastic Mad Mats. They come in a variety of great patterns and colors and are suitable for any decor. Mad … [Read more...]
Accent, ambient, and task lighting deserves a spot in every space. In addition to providing necessary function, lamps, pendants, chandeliers and sconces create mood and personality in a space. There are so many ways to be creative with the use of lighting. The copper orbs in this kitchen provide major interest and effective task lighting Source: Inside the Loop.tumblr A wow chandelier in … [Read more...]
As both a designer and homeowner I love these indoor/outdoor rugs! In Springtime I like to switch out my traditional woven rugs for these colorful recycled plastic Mad Mats. They come in a variety of great patterns and colors and are suitable for any decor. Mad Mats are woven using multi-colored threads of recycled plastic in much the same fashion as real flat weave wool rugs. … [Read more...]
A wonderful way to add color, character and warmth into your decor is through the use of rugs. Rugs are often used to protect the floor from water and debris and for defining spaces, but they can also be a great way to bring style and personality into your home. Currently, in design magazines and blogs I'm seeing a lot of bold graphic rugs. In this post I'd like to feature one of my … [Read more...]
At first glance, this lovely space looks very elegant with an old European feel. On closer examination, we see that the aged wallpaper behind the mirror is actually newspaper. This is a great way to use an everyday material, something we put in the recycle bin daily, to create an inexpensive, interesting, textured wall. This wall treatment can make a beautiful backdrop for almost any … [Read more...]
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