Decorology

I love older homes and buildings not only for their historical charm, but because each one is a little different. This is sometimes by design, and sometimes from the relationship the house has had with previous occupants.Love this room- great for napping or readingI really like that this home is obviously lived in - not just staged for the...

I saw this in issue 3 of Lonny Mag and I really thought it was a cool idea. We could all use a little extra closet space - but what I really like about this is that it shows you how to create a little extra space for your accessories. I know I would love a closet...

Wilson Graphics on Etsy has graciously offered to give one lucky commenter a chalkboard decal of his/her choice! To enter the contest simply leave a comment below (scroll to the bottom of the post and click the pink word "comments" there could be a number in front of the word), or email me at [email protected] are the decals...

This house by KML Designs is just too cute. I don't know if I could realistically live with so much white, but I could probably do a room or two. I adore the quirky accents - like the polka dot wallpaper, and the accents in pretty colors.Cute wallpaper huh?via KML Designs

I want your opinion on these two renovations I found in House Beautiful. One is a kitchen that's decorated to feel more like a formal dining room. It's pretty neat - what do you think?One side of the kitchenThe other side of the "kitchen"This room is large so I think that's one major factor...

I discovered Robes or Earth's photostream on flickr while searching for photos of apothecary cabinets - and I think you'll agree that it's a find! The photos are from amazing museums around the artist's home of Melbourne Australia - like "an open-air recreation of a coal mining settlement in the 1880s in rural Australia" - Coal Creek. The...

This kitchen is tiny but functionalA nice little workspaceI like the vintage trunks as a nightstand - and check out the shoe storage underneathThe shopvia Indenfor.com

Need a spring spruce up but no budget whatsoever? I found this how to and thought it might make a nice weekend project. I'd love to see before and after pics if anyone decides to give this a go!In order to read the directions - click on each image for a larger, legible view. Or, go to Nesting Newbies...

My trip to Boston in February left me with tons of inspiration and business cards from the plethora of adorable shops and boutiques. One of those shops was E.R. Butler & Co.; known for it's fine architectural details, but what made my jaw drop was the beautiful porcelain treasures and jewelry. Here are a few of my...

I'm not sure what "Belgian Rustic" means, but whatever it is I like it!The dark wood timbers mixed with lighter neutrals is a palette I've always liked, and the nod to nature and a rustic "tied-to-the-earth" aesthetic is relaxing and homey.Great sculpture!Love this wooden armoire.via Lonny Mag