Has anyone tried flameless/battery operated candles?
Well, I hadn't until recently. I'd seen tiny LED tealights in restaurants but I'd never been crazy about them because they had the fake flame shaped bulb. The one Enjoy Lighting sent to me is definitely many steps up I have to say. Mostly, I was impressed by how real the candle itself looked and felt. It's...
Thoughtful design trends translated for your home
The people at Charles Luck Stone center reached out with their interpretation of how the design world can be translated into home decorating and I thought their perspective insightful enough - and their pictures pretty enough - to share with you guys. Tell me what you think.They were a little more articulate: "The latest trends in color and...
Finally! Pictures from my Europe trip!
I know it's taken me way to long to start posting photos but we have about 7,000 photos to sort through. For those of you who are new to Decorology, this summer my boyfriend Chris and I spent from June 16th to August 25th backpacking around Europe. My boyfriend spent last year teaching English in Spain, and...
Great inspiration for hanging art and some good old eyecandy
I'm having trouble accomplishing anything today, but I thought the least I could do is get a post up!These yummy pics are from Real Simple mag - and show some clever ways to display beloved art.I like art on the floor leaned against the wall. It's modern and keeps things from looking "too precious"No one will be able...
Great Giveaway! No Decorator? No problem – an easy way to get a decorator look.
This awesome giveaway is provided by Design in a Bag. Just to introduce Design in a Bag, here's a bit about their services:"Prêt-à-porter for your kitchen and bath projects, Design In A Bag introduces collections of professionally coordinated and proven kitchen and bath design recipes, offering the expertise, access and eye of an interior designer without the price tag....
Elegant, clean design embodied in this Hampton home
I have a really pretty house tour here for you. It's the home of NYC decorator Timothy Whealon and is chic without being fussy. What do you think?I like ottomans as tablesI like all the white with the plant printsA clear piece of furniture, like this table, is a great option for a small...
A super yummy (and healthy!) banana bread recipe I just tried
So I am not much of a cook, but I do like to bake (mostly I like the eating part). I had nine frozen bananas, baking staples, and a newly designed Pyrex® measuring cup to try out. So I figured I'd pair this product review with a great recipe. Pyrex® sent me a new spin on their...
REALLY great French Country Decor sale at Gilt
Hurry though things are selling out really fast! If you're not already a member get your free and fast membership by clicking on my invite link - http://www.gilt.com/invite/ashley770Here's just a small fraction of what's on sale - Here's the invite link - http://www.gilt.com/invite/ashley770
Tips to get a “Modern Cottage” look
I love these tips from The Inglenook Decor on how to create a modern cottage.1. Have a neutral back drop. Go for creams, white, beige, gray (like the one shown below), clay, sage & light browns.2. Choose furniture pieces that are fuss-free. Go for clean lines & comfort. Make it livable & cozy like upholstered furniture whether it's the...
Mini makeover for my home office
As some of you know I work from home - well, at my parent's house - while I'm getting my web design business off the ground. Since I'm limited in how much I can alter the appearance of the room since the space and the furnishings belong to my parents, I focus on keeping it as organized and functional...