Yes, No, or Meh… How do you feel about this fireplace? (Plus a lovely roundup of fireplaces)

I ran across this fireplace in metropolitan home. It was really the chimney breast that caught my attention. It's not my style but I still can't make an unbiased judgment as to whether or not I like it. I suppose I can say that I like the concept of customizing, or calling out the chimney breast,...

And the winner of “Country Color” is….

Sallie Ann! Congratulations Sallie Anne! Please email me at [email protected] with you shipping address so I can get you your book to you asap!

Check out my style profile on Old World Charm!

I was so flattered when Shannon from Old World Charm asked me to answer a couple of questions about myself for a feature on his new blog - which I'm very excited about- Old World Charm.What made you decide to strike out on your own as a Web designer?Well, it all started with me designing a Web site for...

Unique home decor and some good gift ideas!

Thought I'd share with you Inglenook decor, which I recently discovered. The shop looks like it has lots of pretty stuff for all decor styles - modern vintage, shabby chic, and lots of great Christmas gifts.Here are some things I thought were particularly cute:love these canvas buckets!The store also features some really cool vintage/flea market finds.Check out more...

Sale going on at Inhabit – 20% off storewide – I have your code

Save 20% off store with using code THANKS20, going on through Nov. 28th through Dec. 1st.http://www.inhabitliving.comI love their new modern classics collection!

Forgot to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoy your families, and the food on the table, and all the gifts in your life!via Tip Junkievia Country Livingvia Toast and TablesOkay, so the top image is their Halloween console, but I just loved it.via Young House Love

MAJOR Thanksgiving sales at Ideeli!

If you have shopping to do I'd head over to Ideeli asap - the sale prices are really great on bags, shoes, apparel, and accessories. If you're not already a member, use this link for free membership.If you make a purchase from our Thanksgifting Series (these sections of the site are marked as "Thanksgiving series") selections will receive...

Help a reader design her home office!

A lovely Decorology reader wrote to me asking for some assistance designing a small home office she shares with her husband. Here's a description and a photo: "My space is really small so I guess this will be a real challenge. I share the space with my husband. Our room is newly painted and I need suggestions on how to decorate...

Art in a Box – a great way to collect art

I was introduced to Art in a Box awhile ago and have finally gotten around to sharing it with you! The concept is that you "subscribe" and every month get a new piece of art from a San Francisco Bay area artist. You can read all about it on their site, artinabox.net. Here are some of my favorites:by...

A home with clean Scandinavian design but with personal touches life and travels

Scandinavian decor is a look I seldom dislike, as it follows one of my major decorating mantras, which is to keep your possessions edits to things that are functional and beautiful, and/or sentimental. I thought this home blended my whole decorating philosophy beautifully!What do you think?via Skona Hem