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...
A Copenhagen factory turned into a work and live space
If I hear or see "Copenhagen," I know I'll probably like what I'm going to see. And that's just the case with the studio of Jill and Caroline. They have created an industrial space balanced to be a bit feminine and whimsical by keeping walls white and furnishings sparse and small. What do you think?A very...
Stunning interior photography from Dan Duchars
I think these photos speak for themselves...I love the color on the walls, but I don't know if I'd ever have the guts to use it on a wall...maybe I'd test it out in a bathroom or hall...have you used a color this bold?...soooo prettyWhat do you think of these?All photography property of Dan Duchars
Bedrooms that make you want to cozy down for autumn
I love autumn! The fresh smell of the air and chunky knit sweaters. It means airing out the quilts from storage and putting away the grill. The days are shorter and less daylight means more time indoors. So don't neglect your home and start planning how you'll transition your house this fall. One easy...
Book Review: “Classic Swedish Interiors”
As my regular readers probably know, I'm a big fan of Swedish interiors. That's why I was super excited by the opportunity to review the new book, "Classic Swedish Interiors," by Lars Sjoberg. The poetic photos are by Ingalill Snitt.I'm going to quote Amazon as they describe the book better than me -"Lars Sjöberg has made it his life's...