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• We're Back
  on May 26, 2012 in textile interior fixtures design studio blogging finishes Domino
  Domino is back and so am I. Sometimes you have to restructure before you resurrect. Though this special issue is different than the original... It does inspire with quick and easy fixes for any space. It may be short lived... but, I'm glad it's back.
• What's Inspiring Me
  on Mar 7, 2012 in Dining Table Vintage Tufted Sofa Arhaus Luca
  The Club Sofa from Arhaus is absolutely inspiring. It's a classic beauty... long, curvy, a show stopper. I'm inspired every time I see it... especially in the smokey gray velvet. When I'm not drooling over the Club Sofa I'm swooning ov...
• Still Looking
  on Feb 28, 2012
  I'm still looking for just the right fabric for my latest find... (see my last post). That sweet apartment size couch I seized from Craig's List about 2 weeks ago. Here's a large print fabric that looks great on a smallscale piece.  I may look f...
• on Feb 16, 2012
  I absolutely love Craig's List for finding items for DIY projects.  Here is my latest Craig find... This piece I picked up in DC... lovely, isn't it?  I'm going through fabric on hand to see if any of them work.  If not, then I'll have...
• Happy Valentine's Day
  on Feb 14, 2012
  It's Valentine's Day and the thought of love uplifts the spirit. Do something kind for someone today. Show a little affection. Yes, show your love. It cost nothing and the payback is tremendous!Lion LoveWhen you Love Som...
• It's our Chandelier Sale
  on Feb 6, 2012 in laterns light fixtures Diego pendant chandelier chandelier sale lighting update lighting Flambeau lighting lighting design
  We're having a Chandelier sale featuring one of our favorite lighting vendors...  Flambeau Lighting! The chandeliers featured will offset any design style with their unique features and materials.  Just want to update your decor a bit?
• Small Space Bath Design
  on Feb 1, 2012 in DC small spaces bath design condos
  Lately I've been asked about design for a small space. With my close proximity to DC condo dwelling is on the upswing. When I moved to the city in the early 90's it was all about the townhouse. I lived in several on Capitol Hill... my favorite part o...
• Tangerine Tango
  on Jan 25, 2012 in Color Tangerine Tango
  The Pantone 2012 color of the year is Tangerine Tango... an orange red with yellow undertones. It's fresh, sassy, vibrant and shows especially well paired with white!  Lavish it on in a small space or use it sparingly on an accent wall...
• Swank'sPlace
  on Dec 6, 2011 in Calvin Klein Home Hilary Swank Restoration Hardware
  Actress Hillary Swank's NYC apartment is smokey, sultry and stylish.  It oozes with glamour and elegence. The neutral color palette with shades gray and brown brings serenity and comfort. Take a look from Elle Decor...
• Swank's Place
  on Dec 6, 2011 in Calvin Klein Home Hilary Swank Restoration Hardware
  Actress Hillary Swank's NYC apartment is smokey, sultry and stylish.  It oozes with glamour and elegence. The neutral color palette with shades gray and brown bring serenity and comfort. Hillary's primary residence...
• Keeping It Green
  on Dec 4, 2011 in moss carpet bath mat La Chanh Nguyen green design
  This is the ultimate in green design... the bath mat is the creation of  La Chanh Nguyen, a product and industrial designer living in Swizerland.  She is talented and very creative... love her work.   Description:Th...
• Two by two
  on Oct 13, 2011 in pairs two design trends
  Don't we love things in twos?  Pairings add balance to a space. Here are a few of my favorite pairs. I think it was Noah who started the two by two trend? Well, I'm following his lead.Love these chocolate brown leather chairs...
• A Girl's Room
  on Sep 30, 2011 in girl's room. bedroom Paper laterns
  Looking up at the paper shades nestled atop my favorite ethereal turquoise color one can imagine staring up at the sky through the clouds. A girl's room should be special.  Every girl wants a little drama sometime. That's just what this room del...
• Kirstie's Cottage
  on Sep 22, 2011 in Maine cottage Kirstie's Cottage Kirstie Alley
  There's a cozy cottage in Maine... it's up for sale. It's Kirstie's Cottage. Actress Kirstie Alley has put her Islesboro, Maine cottage on the market. The 5 bedroom 4 bath property only accessible by ferry or by air sits on a wooded lot overlooking t...
• Going Gray
  on Sep 16, 2011 in Gray holiday visitors grey Guest Rooms
  Going gray?  Given it much thought?  I have. It's the current neutral in the design kingdom. I'm not afraid of it... Actually I'm embracing it. As summer ends and fall begins to move in it's a great time to start thinking about&nb...
• Gray Matters
  on Aug 19, 2011 in Gray Sherwin Williams neutrals
    In the interior decor world Grays are getting lots of play these days... especially walls. I think we're just catching on to their versatility and how to use them.  With their many undertones they c...
• Dura Lee Fabric Crush
  on Aug 15, 2011 in Thomas Paul 30% off Robert Allen Fabrics Thomas Paul prints Dura Lee Duralee
  Dura Lee has  beautiful fabric and I especially love their Thomas Paul prints. In fact I have a fabric crush on all of  them... They're fresh, fun, and versatile. Use them in a contemporary or traditional environment to add a bit of whimsy...
• Kennedy's Kalorama Home
  on Jul 27, 2011 in Gabon Greek revival.classic design Kalorama Ted Kennedy
  The late Sen.Ted Kennedy's grand home in the Kalorama area of Washington. DC has recently sold for $6.5 million to the Republic of Gabon.  The structure is classic Greek Revival and sits on a well groomed tree line...
• Red in Bed
  on Jul 20, 2011 in Sherwin-Williams spicey red bedroom bedroom
  I've heard it said never use red in the bedroom if you want to get a good night's sleep.  Red is an energy color. It stimulates.  I have no problem with a red bedroom. Whether in fashion or in decorating I alwa...
• Red Hot
  on Jul 13, 2011 in wall covering Miriam Aust Vase Tempaper Vase and lamp Mini Chair wall paper Tonic Home
  You're gonna love the three Red Hot picks this month:This has got to be the Red Hottest wall covering I've ever seen....it's great for apartment dwellers....Tempaper. The vinyl coated self adhesive wallpaper is also perfect for lining cabin...

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