Homeowner Basics
Hi guys. So I thought we might do a little Homeowners 101 post and get back to basics. So the great folks that are sponsoring this post have put together an article on the proper way to install a towel bar. Also find some yummy bathroom eye candy below. Before installing a towel bar you should do a...
TIps for creating a superbly glamorous dressing room
Jane, a Decorology reader, wrote me asking for inspiration for a 9x9 room she wants to turn into a "fit for a star dressing room." So I've done my best to compile some super glamorous dressing rooms. I've also found a few "glam dressing room" essentials and where to find them. Even if you don't have a...
And the winner of the “Big-Ass Book of Home Decor” is…
Cathie! Congrats Cathie - who's favorite place she's been to is Hawaii. Check out Cathie's blog full of great design, illustration, and food finds; as well as NYC lifestyle inspiration -Cathie U. Always Fresh
And the winner of the “Big-Ass Book of Home Decor” is…
Cathie! Congrats Cathie - who's favorite place she's been to is Hawaii. Check out Cathie's blog full of great design, illustration, and food finds; as well as NYC lifestyle inspiration -Cathie U. Always Fresh
Got an artsy style? You’ll love this site
A textile artist tipped me off to this site, which I'm really glad to now have in my bookmarks. The shop is called Envelop and textile designers can upload their designs to provided templates for totes, pillows, aprons, oven gloves, and other cotton products. I'm thinking maybe I could even upload some of my patterns from my...
Gorgeous inspiring images from my favorite blogs
I thought I'd pick up where I left off and continue with installments of "Favorite Images from my Favorite Blogs." I started this feature because I realized that as a blogger, I rarely had the time to peruse the blogs that inspired me to start blogging, or that I'd discovered while blogging. I hope you enjoy and that it...
Has anysone seen this travel/shopping show?
So I was introduced to this show a while back, but I don't get the Sundance channel so I've never actually seen it. The show is called "Man Shops Globe," and features Keith Johnson - buyer at large for Anthropologie. The show was described to me as such, "Cameras follow Keith from flea markets in Paris to...
Amazing worked in and lived in artist lofts
A reader requested a post on artist lofts - live/work spaces way back in October. Shamefully, I'm just getting to that now. There are so many great examples out there that I'm going to have to save some for future posts.Here are some good examples of real spaces. Even if you don't have a loft, maybe you...
Country chic inspiration and DIY ideas
Now that I'm back at my parents' farm after my travels, and surrounded by all things rustic and country, I thought I'd dig through my picture folders and share some country interiorsLike the ceramic collection. The metal light fixtures keep this kitchen from being too kitschy country.via House BeautifulThe three images below are all of Tony Shalhoub's...
A charming country home with style north of Copenhagen
One place we didn't visit on my travels, but is still very much on my travel wish list, is Copenhagen. I'm sure the architecture and shops would be right up my alley. Has anyone been to Copenhagen? What did you think?The natural light in this home is great - also the architectural details like the radiator...