Decorology

I want to wish everyone here in the states a happy Thanksgiving - cherish time spent with family, friends, and loved-ones. - xoxo, AshleyWith the weather turning for the worse and the temperatures plummeting, we all seek little comforts to keep us going. Whether it’s indulging in some spontaneous shopping or giving in to that chocolate craving, there’s still...

There are a lot of great how-to decorating books out there, but the one I'm about to introduce is truly different, and I really think it could make anyone a better designer. It's titled "The Meghan Method," and is written by Meghan Carter, who got her start in the design world by traveling across the country interviewing industry...

I work from home, so I'm pretty lucky that I can design my space however I want (or however my wallet allows), but I have worked in a few offices and it's sad that we have to spend so much of our lives in a space where we can't really make it ours. Often it's hideous cubicle partition...

 classic but unstuffySternfield Design I don't know if this is a painting or a photo but I love the artwork herePassal DesignOne fabulous design Jeff Andrews DesignI love this home office!Ballard & Mason design Trad Home Mag

I'm going to my parents for Thanksgiving this year, so aside from a few ornamental gourds and pumpkins I haven't done much Thanksgiving decorating. But if I was hosting this year I'd definitely being making some of these ideas my own...For a more modern spin on a harvest theme, paint some leftover Halloween pumpkins white and use them...

I own the movie Practical Magic, I like the story, but mostly THE HOUSE.  If you haven't seen it, these pics will convince you to grab a copy and watch it ASAP. The house is truly magical. The house, which was actually built on a platform because the site is a protected Indian burial ground, and no digging is allowed....

This apartment belongs to the uber-talented founder of Rubie Green, Michelle Adams.This image makes me fall in love with white all over again - but boyfriend likes the darker woods.Michelle is all about sustainable, green design.  This cypress trunk side table is free of toxic finishes.The striped modern upholstery balances out the traditional frames of the dining chairsI love...

Holidays are right around the corner - which means guests. Here's a little inspiration if your entryway is in need of some sprucing up.via Sweet Home Stylevia House BeautifulIvy & PiperIvy & Pipervia Lonny magvia Martha Stewart

I thought by now I'd be much further into Chris and my Summer 2010 backpacking trip through Europe - but the Romantic Road tour was on July 22 - so we still have more of Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Holland, Belgium, and France to go... whew.The "Romantic Road" is a name coined by travel agents, but it is...

As I promised a couple of weeks ago, here is a fairly-easy DIY (and very inexpensive) that can save you at least one cabinet's worth of space. For tiny kitchens, like mine - our pan and utensil organizer is a lifesaver. It can also look good and blend into your existing kitchen aesthetic with a couple of coats...