How to Whitewash Brick
I received more questions and comments about my white washed brick fireplace than I would have ever expected. I admit – I love the rustic feel of this look and I also love how it lightens the overall appearance of our family room. So, I thought I would share how quick and easy it is to white wash brick. There are a number of ways to white wash brick but we chose the old fashioned approach of “lime white washing”. This approach gives you that weathered look that changes over time. If too much color wears away – you can just reapply to the worn areas. Here is the recipe for about 2...
Read MoreKitchen’s Latest Trends – Slate appliances/brick backsplashes
Everyone who loves to cook wants a beautiful new kitchen, right? Even if you can’t afford the expense of a “gourmet” kitchen – what are some of the latest trends you can add to make your kitchen look and feel updated? New appliances always improve the look of your kitchen and the latest trend is slate appliances. I love stainless appliance but they are hard to keep clean and show scratches. Also, many people don’t like stainless because they seem cold and commercial. So check out the new slate appliances. They have a similar look to stainless, but are a warmer and more sophisticated...
Read MoreThe Versatile Garden Stool
The Versatile Garden Stool Go ahead, put your feet up, your drink down or tuck it under, the garden stool is my favorite accent piece. How did we live without it? This little gem has changed the way occasional tables are designed and ushered in an era that adds a little joie de vivre to any room and any decorating style. Pick your style, pick your color, today’s garden stools are made of ceramic, wire, wood, plastic, various metals, even recycled/repurposed tires. Even though the classic Chinese garden stool is still popular, you can find a garden stool in...
Read MoreUpdating Window Treatments
I don’t believe in throwing out the old and redecorating a space with everything new – it disregards your client’s past and flies in the face of “green decorating” – which I am so fond. Case and point – the pinched-pleated moiré drape. Moiré is a fabric with a wavy (watered) appearance made mainly from silk. It is also known as “watered silk”. The popularity of moiré drapes has faded in recent years with so many other fabric and style choices. One of my favorite clients had dated cream moiré drapes with matching swags. She really...
Read MorePretty Potted Patio Plants
Pretty Patio Potted Plants Summer is in full swing and everywhere you look flowers are in bloom! I love the beauty this time of year especially living on the East coast where 5 months out of the year the landscape is barren! Patios and Porches should provide some of that lush beauty and that means plenty of stylish container pots. After all, these outdoor spaces need accessories too! Here are some tips for creating a lush colorful potted garden from spring right into fall. Move your indoor plants outside during the warmer season. ...
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