How to: Cohesive Lighting for the Home
Finding and selecting a cohesive lighting plan for the home is simple and fun. This post explores the key factors to consider in order to buy only those light fixtures that flow and happily coexist from one room to the next.
My Favorite Shops for Home Decor
In this post, I share my top 10 favorite shops for home decor. While I love scouring the ends of the earth for my next great decorative find, I know that some of you don’t have the time or know where to even start shopping for decor. Don’t you worry - I’ve honed my shopping skills and narrowed down the endless options out there to my top ten just for you.
Design Confidential: Mixing High + Low
This post explores the top three things to consider when combining high-end home furnishings with less costly home decor. Follow these easy and fun steps, and you’ll be mixing like a pro in no time.
Collector’s Corner: Artists to Know
I don’t claim to be an art expert, but I do love collecting and learning about art. These past few years, I’ve made it my mission to build my art collection, and the artists in this blog post are on my short list for future acquisitions. Read on to learn about some of my favorite abstract artists out there.
How to: Select Tile for Your Bathroom
With the seemingly endless number of tile options out there, it’s pretty easy to feel overwhelmed about selecting the perfect bathroom tile. Fear not! This post breaks down the key considerations you need to think about when choosing your tile. The end result: a streamlined selection process that finds the perfect tile combination of your bathroom dreams.
10 Best Etsy Shops for the Home
In this post, I’m sharing my 10 all-time favorite Etsy shops for home furnishings and decor. From artwork and lighting to vintage rugs and furniture, this top ten list has you covered in all things interior design.
Collector’s Corner: unique ceramics
Today, I’m sharing my favorite ceramicists and their unique offerings. From vases and planters to large wall hangings, these ceramics studios offer a variety of one-of-a-kind decor.
How to: style coffee tables
Coffee table styling doesn’t have to be hard - in fact, it can be quite fun! Just follow the easy, two-step process to achieve that effortless, curated yet collected look for your coffee table decor.
Project Reveal: Chagrin Road
I can’t believe I’m finally able to say this, but here it is – the Chagrin Road house project reveal! After 14 long months, I am proud to show you some pictures of this dream project. From start to finish, this project was an uphill battle – 92-year old houses will do that to you – but I knew from the first time I walked the home that it could be something truly special.
Pillow combos: 2 things you need to consider
Pillow combinations can be hard, believe me. What makes it harder is that there are just so many cute pillow covers out there; it’s hard to narrow it down to the select few you want to display. But, if you factor in the concepts of cohesion and contrast when grouping pillows, you’ll stand a great chance of nailing a mixture that both pleases you and everyone else.
For the love of: artificial flowers
In this post, I’m going to share a few reasons why I decorate with artificial over the real thing, as well as a list of shops that sell quality artificial flowers and plants (most of these stores also offer dried greenery as well) that are my go-to sources for all things faux.
Designing against trends
I’m not saying it’s easy, but finding a balance between following interior design trends and your personal style is the key to creating a home that is uniquely yours. Identifying that sweet spot takes a bit of effort and time, as it should.
Starting an interior design business
I view interiors as an extension of those who live in them. Much like a favorite outfit or song, a favorite vase or other collectible is something that reflects a part of its owner. It should speak to an integration of one’s self and environment, because when we find ourselves in our surroundings, we’re at peace.