Photographer portfolio: The serene work of Janis Nicolay

It has been a LONG time since I've featured a photographer's portfolio. I think Janis Nicolay's speakes for itself. Enjoy!So pretty - love this dining roomSee more at Janis Nicolay

Gorgeous images from my favorite blogs

I started this little "favorite images from my favorite blogs" feature to reconnect with what got me started blogging in the first place - other blogs. But with the chaos of running my own blog and being a freelance web designer, I tend to loose touch with my beloved blogosphere. This week I refused to put it off...

A month by month plan to get your home storage organized: February is for kitchen organization

So month two of BHG's month-by-month storage plan is to conquer your kitchen. Here's the strategy. If you missed month one - January, you can see the home office storage plan in my previous post.Sort and Label. Evaluate all pantry items. Toss everything that's expired and give away everything you didn't use in the last year. (Write...

A GORGEOUS Barcelona apartment you don’t want to miss

While searching Apartment Therapy for some eye candy the other night I fell in love with the 2010 Small Cool International Winner. This apartment is small on square feet but big on beauty.I ADORE this beautiful reading room. Plenty of books, a big comfy couch, what else do you need?For small bedrooms a bed like this one...

Unique, vintage inspired housewares

I'm really excited to introduce to you guys my news advertiser, Abodent. Their forte is a wide selection of adorable and chic drawer pulls and knobs, but they also have gorgeous tableware, pillows, and other small housewares. If you like shabby chic, vintage, or just unique things - I'm sure they'll have something you like. And...

A potpourri of modern but cozy interiors

I've put together a little collection here of some interiors that I thought were modern, but still felt like home. They are peaceful, light-filled, and lovely. What do you think?I like the shelf above the beda nice, bright work spacevery french chic with an industrial twistthe rug is a bit much for me, but I like that this...

A potpourri of modern but cozy interiors

I've put together a little collection here of some interiors that I thought were modern, but still felt like home. They are peaceful, light-filled, and lovely. What do you think?I like the shelf above the beda nice, bright work spacevery french chic with an industrial twistthe rug is a bit much for me, but I like that this...

The benefits of built-ins and fitted furniture done right

There are many advantages to choosing fitted home furniture. One of the biggest advantages of this type of furniture is the amount of space that you can access compared with free-standing furniture. Many people are increasingly pressed for space in their homes, with items of furniture that are full to the brim. This means that any extra items that...

Check out this Chinatown work/live loft.

While I don't know if I could live in a loft, or in a space this sparse. I can still appreciate the good clean design and serene environment. What do you think?I love the modern retro, wood furnishings used throughout the loft.Great workspace, great lightvia Loft Life Mag

Using interior design to increase your home’s value

Put simply, yes it can! Interior design projects are great for making your house look the way you want it to and feel like home, but new interior design is also a great way to boost your home’s value.Obviously a new kitchen or bathroom suite will increase your property value, as modern fixtures and fittings are always more desirable...