OUR FAVORITE GREEN PAINT COLORS – PART 2
When I share my passion for GREEN (yes greeeeeeen) paint colors, I get some side-eye. But I’m here as an ambassador for green, wanting to remind you that the green you grandma covered her entire home and body with in the 1980s is NOT the only green. The dusty green of the plastic chairs in […]
FOUR KITCHEN UPDATES: WITHOUT A MAJOR RENOVATION
If you like the overall footprint of your kitchen…and don’t have the patience or budget for a full reno at the moment, we’d love to suggest these four ways to give the look of an update without the headache of a gut-job. Ready to give your kitchen a face-lift but not sure which update(s) […]
HOW TO MIX PATTERN
Mixing patterns helps create visual interest in a space and is the key to getting that layered + cohesive look we all desire. When I am working on a project I often spend a lot of time pulling different textures and patterns until it just ‘feels right’. But finding the right mix of pattern can […]
6 SIMPLE STEPS FOR FLAWLESS OUTDOOR DECORATING!
Summer is here–Is your patio ready?! When it comes to decorating we often overlook our outdoor spaces. In the summer these spaces become our living rooms, playrooms and dining rooms, and they deserve to have as much style and functionality as those spaces inside our homes. But don’t worry!– with a few simple tricks you […]
PROJECT REVEAL: MIDORI KITCHEN
The Before. Classic old house problems. The kitchen was small and felt completely cut off from the rest of the house. There wasn’t enough un-obstructed wall space to fit all the appliances and the client was lacking useable counter space and seating. A few charming details that inspired us and we wanted to bring through […]
ARE YOU HANGING YOUR CURTAINS CORRECTLY?
Hanging curtains isn’t hard… But so many people get confused when putting up window coverings. That’s a problem we can solve if you remember our 3 simple rules — 3 TIPS TO HANG YOUR CURTAINS: 1. High (higher than you think). Either at the ceiling or up to 3″ below.2. Wide (wider than you think). […]
PROJECT REVEAL: SLYVAN SILHOUETTE BATHROOM
REVEAL TIME! This an extra special project because the client was my sister and her family! They live in a classic old house on the coveted East Side of our town which comes with classic old house problems. Outdated spaces lacking function and modern day functionality all packed inside the charm only old homes can […]
HOW MUCH DOES A BATHROOM RENO REALLY COST?
Bad news first: bathroom renovations are expensive. Good news? They are usually a very good return on investment, whether that means having a functional, heavily used space in your home or increasing the resale value. The most important thing to remember is the HGTV isn’t telling you the truth. It’s difficult to create BIG transformation […]
THE NEW REVERE PEWTER
You know we are all about alternatives to Sea Salt, right? Well, we are now on a similar crusade to replace Revere Pewter in living rooms across American. Join us. While Sea Salt was giving cool tones in bathrooms across the land, Revere Pewter is the neutral answer that was in…every other space. For a […]
3 GENIUS TIPS FOR LIVING IN A SMALL SPACE
Anyone who has lived in a city, gone to university, or had a less than ideal housing budget has probably had to live in tight quarters. At first, it might seem that there is no possible way to function in such cramped spaces. But with the right furniture decisions and a few insider tricks you […]
