When it comes to home decor and decorative accessories, the right vase can make all the difference. A unique modern vase adds that little something special to your mantel decor, coffee table decor, or bookshelf. Yes, there are a ton of beautiful designer vases out there, but the truly extraordinary ones stand out for their unco[...]
There has been a design tips request for mantel decor ideas. Ask, and you shall receive! And perfect timing since I've packed away the Christmas decor and have been transitioning into a new season. Making it weird is the name of the game over here, so modify the decor as you see fit. The design principles remain the same even though your[...]
Art is on heavy rotation here at the house. So aren't my walls looking like swiss cheese when my picture frames constantly move from room to room? I've got some genius tricks up my sleeve. Here are 7 ways to hang a picture like a pro. RELATED: Check out this post for my secret sources for buying affordable original artwork. How[...]
I've seen a couple of other bloggers write this post, and I enjoyed them so much that I thought I'd do it myself. At the close of every year, I like to recelebrate small wins, favorite projects, most popular posts, and must have products, and poke fun at some of the design mistakes I made along the way. Here is everything you loved on Ho[...]
Disco balls are no longer strictly dancing; adding one to the corner of a room adds a bit of whimsy. While disco ball decor is not a new idea, the crowd goes wild every time I post one on social media. I popped a few in the old shop’s window — like a moth to the flame. Every customer gravitated toward these magical art objects. Maybe[...]
Back in the day, the faux fiddle leaf fig tree was the "it" tree to decorate a room, but these days, the faux olive tree is trending hard in the interior design world. My post about where to buy the best fake plants that look real has been wildly popular, but one faux plant is clicked on more than all the others — yup, you gu[...]
Adding the technology of smart lighting to your home might feel overwhelming. So to help shed light (see what I did there?) on the subject, I've been slowly making my 1986 home smarter and testing out all the smart lighting gadgets for you. A few months ago, I shared the best smart home devices and talked about installing smart dimmers a[...]
One of the biggest design mistakes — decorating your room with a rug that is too small, but what is a good rug size for a living room? You want to find a big enough rug for all your furniture to rest on (at least all the front legs, for sure). When it comes to rugs, size matters, so if you’re looking for a new rug for your livin[...]
Over the weekend, I sold the black horseshoe lacquered linen coffee table from CB2 on Facebook Marketplace. It was a complete spur-of-the-moment design decision, and that means I need to whip up some modern living room decor ideas. Of course, I'm going to try to decorate on a budget. Here are a few virtual design mood boards that I'[...]