Thinking about serving a red sangria recipe for your holiday plans? Don’t let the drink menu slip your mind as a great way to add some patriotic color and refreshing flavor! This Berry Red Sangria is light and fruity, with red and blue colors that will look great on the picnic table. Really make the…
Entry #2796, August 30, 2013 This weekend, you may be planning to host a holiday get-together with all your friends. Labor Day is a patriotic holiday like the 4th of July, but there are plenty of ways to differentiate the two holidays and put your own stamp on the normal red, white, and blue theme. …
Entry #2770, August 21, 2013 In my experience as a design consultant, I have been inside clients’ homes countless times. I love to see how each person has a unique and personal sense of style, and I believe it’s very important to preserve their sense of identity when redecorating. What I like, or whatever the…
Entry #2764, August 19, 2013 In the heat of summer, a bright, crisp tropical palette is as refreshing and attractive as taking a bite out of a ripe watermelon. On the other hand, most of us have seen tropical colors gone wrong in a room with a little too much of a good thing. How…
Entry #2761, August 18, 2013 Today, even gender is less of a defining factor for home DIY projects. Websites like Pinterest, Etsy, and personal blogs rule the web-surfing time of men and women alike. And for good reason: DIY projects can be a fantastic way to personalize your designs within your budget. The Internet makes…
Entry #2742, August 13, 2013 As the final days of summer approach and the kids’ bags are packed for school, interior trends are showing a homey, warm feel with a few surprises. There is a distinct resurfacing of some older trends from decades past. Don’t panic at the thought of your childhood fashions coming back…
Entry #2733, August 10, 2013 Of all the big decorating decisions that go into your home, I find wall art to be one of the most daunting. I’m not sure whether it is because or in spite of my education in art history, but I look at a blank wall the way a challenged writer…
Entry #2726, August 8, 2013 When most of us think about floral prints and patterns, the immediate image is Grandma’s sofa…. and Grandma’s curtains, rug, pillows, and everything else, for that matter. Florals may get a bad rap for a certain dated look, but these days, floral prints aren’t your grandmother’s kitsch! During the summertime,…
Entry #2719, August 5, 2013 Indoor lighting is fun and fabulous, and there is no place like the dining room chandelier that has more power to make a statement. Changing the fixture above your table doesn’t require a remodel, just a really stunning replacement that is the right size, shape, and style for your home. …
Entry #2716, August 4, 2013 Few things are more precious and valuable than your collection of family photos. A photo display of your closest friends and relatives is a key point in making a house feel like a home. While most of us automatically reach for a hammer and nails, there are plenty of more…
Entry #2704, August 1, 2013 There’s no color that says passion and excitement like red. Whether it’s a dining room, living room, bathroom, or bedroom, red is always a bold choice. With such a powerful color, finding the perfect shade and the perfect places for red is all the more important. So if your dream…
Entry #2682, July 25, 2013 When my husband proposed two years ago, we were busy people in the middle of our career, education, and travel plans. My search for a wedding planner was purely to alleviate the paperwork and tasks that I couldn’t fit into my schedule. I quickly learned that a good wedding planner…