How many people have a built in bookcase that serves as double duty storage for miscellaneous items like this bookcase?…raise your hand! I can not raise my hand ONLY because I do not have a built-in bookcase in my master bedroom but if I did, it would probably look just like...
This weekend I was feeling a little crafty especially after eating so much turkey and dressing for Thanksgiving. I needed to do something to take my mind off of the Thanksgiving’s leftovers, so putting up my Christmas decorations were the perfect fix. I had already started a little Christmas...
Are you hosting any parties at your home this holiday season and suddenly realized that you are short on servicing space for your guests? In episode 3 of my Christmas Design Series, I show you how to create more service space by taking a simple shelving unit and turning it into a luxurious drinkware...
It is that time of the season again…Christmas Holiday Decorating! I know this year just flew by like all the other times, but this Christmas season just seems to have arrived just a tad bit too early…especially to a person who does seasonal decorating that starts early in September and finishes up on Christmas...
I always love a great challenge…so when I stumbled across this free pallet sitting outside of my local FedEx store, I was inspired to re-create Pottery Barn’s Abbott Island and Hutch Set that retails for around $2248.00. Pottery Barn Abbott Island and Hutch Set…www.potterybarn.com With the pallet in-tow in the back of my truck,...
Spring is here and what better time to host a spring party or event at your home. I love hosting parties in my home especially during the springtime because I am able to incorporate my “Five Spring Entertaining Essentials” into my party theme or event. 1. 3-Tier Stands in different...
Etageres have been around since the late 18th century. These lightweight pieces of furniture were predominately made in France and with everything else found their way into the homes in America. The original usage of these open shelving units were to display decorative ornaments. Etageres are widely being used today in modern, contemporary...
Spring is here…and it is in full bloom in my master bedroom. I love changing the look of my master bedroom for the different seasons. I was able to add a little touch of spring to my bedroom by simply adding a new comforter, along with some decorative pillows, and new window treatments. In...
THREE WAYS TO STYLING A COFFEE TABLE When it comes to decorating a coffee table, most people are stumped on how to create that designer look on their coffee table. We either place too many things or not enough things to create that designer look. There is a design science that only...
DRESSING TABLE MAKEOVER I have watched this desk/dressing table over the years be transformed into many different styles. The style changed as my daughter’s taste changed along with her age. I think this maybe the last makeover that this desk/dressing table is going to receive before we retire her to the garage. Next...
