Design tips for decorating your home.
I’ve been painting furniture, cabinets, molding, anything I can get my hands on for many years now. I LOVE paint because it has such transformative power. I have taken some of the oldest, dingiest, ugliest pieces of furniture, and brought them back to life with paint. It is a decorators best friend! Now, as for…
1) Determine the function of your shelves Here’s my take on shelf organization. You almost need to decide whether you need the shelf for storage, or if you want it to be decorative. I have bookcases in my house designated for book storage because we have a TON of books. That is a personal need…
There are definitely homes that you walk into and immediately get the vibe, this was decorated by a professional. Well, with all the advice on the internet and home design stores (especially discount ones) you don’t have to drop your money on a professional these days. If you can afford it, go for it. But,…
What is vintage farmhouse? Think Fixer-Upper! If you love the look that Joanna Gaines creates with her designs, than you like Vintage Farmhouse. I’d like to try to help you affordably get that look for your own home. I’ll give you some suggestions of what types of items to buy, and where to pick these…
I love Navy blue! I know I’m not the only one because it’s all over the place. If you love receiving those fabulous Pottery Barn catalogs like I do, you’ll have seen Navy blue galore. They even have a whole Pinterest Board dedicated to Navy Blue (Indigo actually, but I’m considering all darker shades of…
#1 Rule of Thumb for choosing the right paint color (Keep reading and I’ll include #2, #3, #4, and #5) I’ll preface this blogpost by saying if you are someone who likes bright, bold colors on your wall, this tip is NOT for you! But if you like neutral, serene colors, read on! Drumroll please! The color…