Eat Pray Love, without leaving home.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScjT9ETTSSQ Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert I haven’t seen the movie, yet (still coming) or read the book, but I have been thinking about the power we hold within to celebrate life. How much sensuous living is essential for keeping the mind body and soul nourished. We don’t need to travel to find... Read More »
Trunks come home.
Lately I have been seeing a lot of Trunks or chests being used as coffee tables. As a matter of fact I used one in early February for a client. She has a fabulous kist (chest) carved and sturdy, handed down by family members. It makes an outstanding coffee table. Influenced no doubt by the Steam Punk style and the need for all of us to be on our... Read More »
Fireplace design tricks
Fireplaces are a key element in a room This one was boring and big and needed help in a rental. The picture is too big for the fireplace, and that makes it feel like the ceiling is very low. Before One day and and found objects later the fireplace is fun – the mirror piece behind the candle stick was found in the garage. After Read More →
Interior Design Idea number 1
Top tip for Living Easy Pull the furniture away from the walls. Furniture against all the walls looks and feels like a waiting room or a furniture store! Make the space comfortable for conversation – cozy up the chairs. Control the flow of where people go. See what happens when you create a seating area. The room becomes inviting. Same furniture,... Read More »
Living Room gets color
This client wanted to create a warm inviting home, that made the most of her craftsman styled home and beautiful pieces We did a one day makeover, a color consult and after the home was painted we did a design consult, guiding the homeowner with a few furniture pieces, window coverings & lights. The result speaks for itself. Carolyn delights... Read More »
Living Room Design Help Needed
Before the One Day Redesign. After the Makeover This client had great furniture but a difficult room to create a seating area in. This room is for the grown-ups to hang out in. Small budget, lots of great art. Good classic furniture. We shopped the home for tables, lamps & accessories. Room is primed for a rug, paint and a change... Read More »
Staging a combo room,before and after, long narrow living with corner fireplace
Staging the living room, entry and dinning room combo Sunnyvale, Calilfornia. The fireplace was stocked with toys and do not touch items on the mantel. It hardly appears to be a feature. More of a clutter area. Likewise the other side of the room, living room follows shape instead of creating a shape in the odd space. There is only one wall in the... Read More »
Necessary belongings
Transitioning from old to bold What happens when you think about Moving? Is it all too much or is it an adventure beyond compare. Finally you have the chance to shake off the dust of Unwanted collectibles like this frothy Dresden lace porcelain piece Dolores, from the Irish Green Lace Collection selling on Ebay Are there memories you can lose ?... Read More »
Transitions: Creating the home you love with his stuff
The wedding bells have rung and the honeymoon is doneNow you need to transition your life with his,to create a blended house hold.Goldie is ready to hang her hat! The man cave is moving. That mountain of inherited comfy couch, that has taken your beloved’s shape, is big. So big that it fills the room and renders you speechless. couch found... Read More »
