Ready to replace that mismatched set of outdoor furniture you invested in eons ago with a chic and stylish splurge? Looking for something a little different to put outside on your deck or terrace instead of the ordinary stuff? Search no further. I am about to show you some of the latest and greatest…

This home’s straight lines, expanses of white, subtle architectural detail and sparingly dolloped pops of color are a far cry from what the designers saw on their first visit. When the team at

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Updating a traditional interior doesn’t have to involve a major construction project. You don’t have to rip up the floors or tear down a bunch of walls. Sometimes a little paint can change the whole feel of a space. Sometimes adding some eclectic furniture from different eras will do the trick. But…

I get asked fairly often where I find the accessories in my projects. More often than not my answer is antique stores. “Antiquing” is my favorite type of hunting and sometimes my favorite contact sport, as well. Antique stores offer one-of-a-kind objects, reasonable pricing and instant…

Wonder what gives a room that really finished look? The key lies in the judicious use of a few favorite accessories. These are the types of objects that decorators and stylists reach for again and again. Read up on eight of the best accessories to give your space polish, along with foolproof combinations…

A $1 million view. Thats an interesting thing when you really think about it. For someone to fork over a cool million just for the opportunity to wake up to a certain landscape every day says a great deal not only about what that view might entail, but about what humans desire. A space could…

Home decorating shows and design magazines go for the quick thrill of instantly transformed spaces, which can certainly be exciting to watch; but for many of us, designing a home is not something that happens overnight. Case in point: It’s been four years since we moved into our home, and we still are…

Stop thinking of tape as something to peel off when the paint is dry. Masking, painter’s and duct tapes now come in all sorts of killer colors and peppy patterns (seriously, there’s even blue lace patterned masking tape!) This very inexpensive hardware store item upgrade has not slipped by the crafty…

Everyone spends so much time working during the week that it only makes sense that offices should be a creative extension of the home. I strongly believe that something as small as a new mouse pad can do wonders for reinvigorating your workspace. Check out my picks for injecting some fun into your work…

There’s little that makes me crazier than a squeaking shower floor. Because there are so many reasons your floor could be squeaking, it can be tricky to see how to fix it or if it’s fixable. Your best bet is to prevent squeaks in your fiberglass or acrylic shower base from ever getting started. Here’s…

A bonsai tree is not a specific type of tree, nor is it a dwarf. Bonsai is the name of a Japanese discipline that involves the creation of a miniature tree shaped and grown according to ancient rules. Age-old methods of pruning the roots to keep the tree…

A dedicated coffee station is on many kitchen wish lists. Having a spot to brew your favorite cup of joe in the morning or to serve guests an after-dinner espresso is a big favorite in kitchens today. While a coffee center really doesn’t need more than a coffee machine and cups, today’s deluxe coffee…

Anyone who has built or renovated a kitchen knows what it can feel like to make so many decisions in a very short amount of time. Educating yourself about your options beforehand can help cut down on some of that stress. Here, we take a look at sinks specifically the choices you have when it comes…