AGING GRACEFULLY IN PLACE Part II.
By Erin Vostilal When my mother decided to remodel her home and add a second story, I was able to convince her to take some simple steps now so that she can plan to age in place, in her own home. Some easy updates now would make her home elegant and comfortable for an able-bodied [...]
Looking Ahead:Design Trends to Watch in 2010
This week, I am dusting off my crystal ball and peering deep into 2010 to see what design trends this New Year will bring us. What does it reveal? With a crazy economic climate, a desire to live green and the yearning to look to the past for simpler times, the design world will follow [...]
How to Hire (And Work With) a Designer
If you’ve ever done your own design project, you know that it can easily become frustrating, leaving you collapsed in a heap of catalogs, fabric swatches and paint samples. Whether you are mired in fabric choices and furniture selection, don’t know any vendors, or can’t stick to your budget, a design project can be a [...]
Looking for Inspiration
You name it, there’s probably a stack of books on it. And the amount of inspiration in all of those pages is endless.
The House of Mirrors
Mirrors are not only practical, but they are also decorative. They are a great way to reflect light in a dark space, fill a bare wall, add space visually, and add a dash of shimmer and glamour to any room. Mirrors always create a visual interest in a space. Hung over the fireplace or on [...]
Decorating for Two: The Challenge of Uniting Styles
I was recently contacted by a couple that had just moved in together and was having a difficult time incorporating their different design styles in the new home. This is a common issue for couples who begin the exciting adventure of cohabitating. We all know that a big part of relationships is learning to compromise. [...]
The Art of Hanging….Art
Hanging art is the final touch, the last piece of a puzzle to making a room beautiful. And it is, well, an art form. It can also be the most difficult and frustrating part of decorating. But with a few simple pointers, and lots of daring creativity, you can feel confident to pick up that [...]
Accessorizing With a Conscience
You recycle. You pick up trash on the sidewalk. You make every effort to tread a bit lighter on this earth. But what can you do when it comes to decorating your home? For home accessories, there are plenty of sustainable and recycled products that will satisfy your inner decorator and support your eco-conscious lifestyle. [...]
With Summer Behind Us, Time To Get Organized
Summer is over, the kids are back in school, and life seems to have suddenly gone into overdrive as calendars quickly fill up with the kids’ activities and fall events. A house that was once efficient and organized in the lull of the summer months can at once become cluttered and disorganized. It’s not an [...]
Defeating The Dorm Room Doldrums
Dorm room décor has changed a lot since I wandered the hallowed halls of matriculation. Back then, it was all we could do to cover up the cinderblock walls with Janes Addiction or Johnny Depp posters (he has staying power, no?). Generally speaking, decorating a dorm room is pretty simple, since much of the furniture [...]