It's been a hot minute since I've written a fireplace renovation update. Yes, I could blame it on being busy and the holidays, but really, my lack of enthusiasm was due to my choice of paint. That deep saturated blue-gray Farrow & Ball DeNimes paint paired with the honed limestone fireplace reminded me of prison walls or better yet,[...]
The latest upholstery project really pushed me out of my comfort zone, especially the bold rust fabric on the vintage Alky chair. Although all that color and pattern was nerve-racking, I was so happy with how the chairs transformed the room. Keeping that same frame of mind for the modern fireplace makeover, I've decided that since this i[...]
Well, it just so happens that the surround and stone for the modern fireplace makeover arrive at the same time as the One Room Challenge began. Do you know what that means? I'm jumping in, baby! The last time I participated, I was an ORC featured designer and had so much fun. Why not do it again? Am I right? RELATED: The brick fi[...]
If you're looking to add texture to your home decor, you've come to the right spot. Today I'm rounding up the best cane furniture — it's what is trending now in home decor, and I'm here for it. Caning has been around for years but was overlooked for rattan furniture during the boho boom. It wasn't until I bought the dining room chairs[...]
After I pressed publish on my Serena & Lily Home Decor Favorites post, I added this brass floor lamp and the Parisian side table I was coveting to cart. After both pieces arrived, I started pushing furniture around the house, rearranging, restyling, redecorating. I'm loving where they landed in the TV room and wanted to share the spa[...]
If there's one thing I've learned about designing a room, it's never one and done. There will be a second, third, and probably ninety-seventh iteration. Since publishing the living room makeover last week, I have been redesigning the redesign and wanted to share it here to get your thoughts. Modern Velvet Blue Sofa Rust Sw[...]
My living room is in need of a makeover. Wait, let me rephrase that; it doesn't NEED a makeover, rather, I'm itching for a change, so I've been playing with a mood board for a modern living room makeover. Yes, I'm still a lover of all things neutral decor and layering texture into a room, but lately, color has crept its way into my home.[...]
This is a post where modern home decor meets my modern personal life. I've known the homeowners of this fabulous place for, wow, over 20 years now...girl, can you believe it's been that long? Carrie was my boss at a startup dot com back in 2000. Her style has evolved over time, and I can officially say, this home tour is hands down my fav[...]
The front living room was the first space in the house I completed after we moved in. Since then it's had a few updates here and there, but the layout and large pieces have remained the same. The itch for change became a scratch and something had to move. I started playing with a mood board and of course a budget. Here we go again, channe[...]