Get to Know You: Your Style
Here’s the question for today’s instalment of “get to know you” … Now that you’ve shared where you live, let’s talk about this: how would you define your decorating style if you had to describe it in words? It can be tricky to define sometimes, I know. And if you are like me, you might have several favorite decorating styles but then you have one you actually go with because it suits your house or what you already have. More…
Feng Shui Home Design and Decor
There are many criteria to consider a home good Feng Shui. The most important thing is sunlight, it should be able to penetrate into the home to release the (mental, emotional & energetic) stress of the occupant(s). The sunny spot should be in the gathering place like the family/living room area as well as the master bedroom. More…
Color of the Week: Spring Blossom Yellow
It seems appropriate to kick off this new series with a color that signals growth and renewal. Spring blossom yellows are soft yellows that have a pinch of green in them. They’re the colors of the first flower buds to come popping out of the freshly thawed soil, heralding winter’s end. Spring blossom yellow is also one of my go-to interior paint colors for those who want to venture beyond expected neutrals but aren’t interested in supersaturated bold hues. It’s a happy, sunny color that exudes optimism. I’ve gathered a few of my favorite spring blossom yellow paint colors as well as examples that show how this color can perk up any room in the house. More…
A guide to home fabrics; How to pick the right home decor fabric
If you’re decorating for the first time, or simply replacing some outdated items in your home, it’s likely that one of the largest components will be fabric of some sort. Perhaps you’re using your DIY skills for the transformation, or alternatively, working with a decorator who will outsource the sewing details. Either way, it’s important to understand what you’re getting into when selecting yardage for the new look. Take a walk down the home decor aisles of your favorite fabric store with eyes open. More…
Is Your Home Ready for a 1970s Revival?
The 1970s were an interesting time for style and design. The austere 1950s had picked up on straight-lined 1930s modernism and run with it. The radical social changes of the 1960s threw familiar aesthetics up in the air and dropped them back to Earth in a psychedelic explosion. And, when the midcentury slid into the 1970s, a bold new design era settled in. More…
Must-Know Furniture: The Grandfather Clock
What we refer to today as a “grandfather clock” is more accurately called a longcase clock. Created in 1670 by English clockmaker William Clement, the clock was a revolutionary design that sported a pendulum that swung exactly once per second encased inside a free-standing cabinet. Thanks to Clement’s timeless design, the grandfather clock has changed little in appearance in nearly 350 years. But don’t think grandfather clocks are only for olden times. Here’s what you need to know to make a one work in your home. More…
