luxe for less: “vintage” subway sign
Vintage subway signs are definitely a trend that don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon-if they’ve been on your radar for a while, but you can’t swallow the pricetag, have I got a treat for you! Home Decorators offers a five foot long “vintage” subway roll sign in your choice of three cities –…
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red is for love
Red is a great accent color and makes a big impact in small doses-throw pillows, lamps, flowers and even books. I love red-it was the color of my first car, I carried Black Magic roses in my wedding bouquet, my closet is peppered with lots of red and, more often than not, my toes sport…
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amy’s home tour
Some people are just born with a fabulous sense of style and the ability to decorate a room beautifully. My friend, Amy, is blessed with both. A middle school teacher-turned-NutriShop owner, Amy’s home is a mix of coastal cottage and low country luxe with a soft color palette, softly distressed furniture and comfortable accessories and…
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striped goodness
While helping a client pick wallpaper samples last week, I found myself gravitating toward and pointing out almost every striped pattern. I tend to do the same thing with fabric, as well. Stripes make me happy – whether it’s a spool of grosgrain ribbon, a striped rug, a throw pillow or a soft, comfy tee,…
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a 4th birthday party fit for a princess!
My friend Krista is an amazing mom…when her little girl turned 4, all she wanted was a Cars-themed birthday party and, boy, did Krista deliver! Every last detail Krista did herself-whether by hand or with Photoshop-from the banners and oil funnel party hats, to the Car Wash and flag-wrapped straws (she used duct tape!) I…
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a fabulous reader’s christmas
Yesterday, I stopped over at my good friend and client, Krista’s, house and thought her Christmas decorations were too lovely not to share! Especially after an email I received last week from a reader asking if I ever came across homes that were decorated with children in mind…Krista’s got two little ones of her own…
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decked out for the holidays
While checking out my Pinterest page this morning, I came across this gorgeous, light-filled bedroom, decorated for Christmas, via Traditional Home (surprisingly, the only home decor magazine I don’t subscribe to, which explains how I missed it): I had to check out the rest of the house and it was equally beautiful. What I love…
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our house at christmas
Christmas seemed to creep up on me this year before I knew it! We usually get our tree right after Thanksgiving, but I’ve been so busy with work that we didn’t start decorating until almost two weeks later. I didn’t go all out like I usually do, but I’m happy with how the house looks…
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wreath envy
I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for a beautiful wreath and this holiday season, there have been quite a few that have tickled my fancy. Forget the articificial evergreens; check out some of these beautiful options. Most are surprisingly easy to make yourself! Erika of Urban Grace used gold spray paint and ticking stripe ribbon to…
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navy blue & brown
When it comes to colors that are both classic and versatile, for me, it doesn’t get much better than navy blue. Deep, inky blues are not only great neutral backdrops, they add a touch of glamour and elegance to any space. I am obsessed with this color, finding every opportunity to infuse a little inky…
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