Entry #262, September 1, 2010 On this first day of September, it has me start thinking of the fall months and keeping organized. Now that the kids are back in school, and everyone has their own schedule, wouldn’t it be great to have a VISUAL way of staying organized? Not necessarily a giant schedule saying…
Entry #253, August 23, 2010 Your front door is the first thing your guests see when they walk up to your home. Have you gone outside and looked at yours? Is the color eye catching, or is it drab and blah? Does the trim around the door accent the main door color? If you would…
Entry #247, August 17, 2010 In kitchen design, the use of color is sometimes stayed away from. Although, in modern trends the use of color has made a huge return back to kitchens and dining room spaces. I found some kitchens that command your attention, and would be a joy to cook in. From the…
Entry #227, July 28, 2010 Last night, I had great conversation with #InteriorDesignChat on Twitter Chat. A group of design professionals who get together each Tuesday night at 6pm EST and talk about home design related topics. Last night the topic was ‘Fall Trends in Home Decor’ – absolutely up my alley! It was wonderful…
Entry #216, July 18, 2010 When choosing colors for your home we tend to put more emphasis on the interior than the exterior. I think the rationale is that you spend the majority of your time inside, and that’s where you really ‘live’. While this is true, the flip side is that the curb appeal…
Entry #80, May 3, 2010 I have a homework assignment for you to do today. When you get out of your bed, and clear the sleep out of your eyes – look around you. Do the same thing when you get to work today, preferably before you see your boss, which puts you into a…
Feature #41, April 12, 2010 In March I had an article on getting your patio ready for the Spring. Did you do it? I’ll be honest, I just started this past weekend really cleaning it off. Once the temperature reaches 80 in Jacksonville – it’s officially time to start working on your patio/porch. I was…
Feature #30, March 24, 2010 Need some tips on how to choose colors for your kitchen or bathroom? We showed you some great color combinations a few days ago. Today, more good news for you! Apartment Therapy has 10 Tips for choosing the right colors. – Article by Misty Adair 1. Pick colors that you…
Feature #29, March 23, 2010 I could spend a week, just looking at cabinet colors. I could spend another week looking at 20 shades of celery green paint. I’m starting to realize everyone is not as anal as me when it’s comes to finishes. What if you had designer’s already pick out samples for you,…
Feature #26, March 20, 2010 Remember our post about getting started painting your walls? Now that you’re a pro at painting, how about some suggestions on color combination’s? Apartment Therapy has an article on great color combos in the bathroom. Remember color is versatile, what works in the bathroom could work throughout your home! –Article…
Entry #38, March 11, 2010 On Christmas Eve, 2009, my husband, three kids, and I moved from a 3600 sq. ft. house to a 2000 sq. ft. house in hopes to live near better schools, work, and capitalize on spending more time with the family. We found a charming 1987 house that has great potential,…
Entry #37, March 10, 2010 Remember when wallpaper was boring and bland, or over-the-top right when you walked in the room? I’ve come across some great solutions for adding some pizazz to your walls. From wall stickers to wall paper, still use the paint, but think about accent walls in these fun ways! Wall stickers: The…