the perfect bed in real life = impossible

July 31, 2017

I have been working on a little bed project. Wanting to add more style, interest, and layers to my bed, I've been playing with different size pillows, blankets, folding back the duvet, etc. Basically every combo you can imagine.

And while I am getting close.....I kept saying "why doesn't my bed look like the pictures?" Thankfully, Emily Henderson reveals why.

kitchen styles

July 28, 2017

Some different kitchen styles for your viewing pleasure. Which one is for you? Which one for your vacation home (if you had one haha).

tiny kitchen 2: cozy cafe window

July 11, 2017

Think you have a tiny kitchen with no space for seating? What about at the window?

If you live in a small apartment or know a friend who does, look around for a window to create a cozy cafe nook. Add some stools and create a cafe feel.

tiny kitchen

July 10, 2017

How to make a tiny kitchen functional & stylish? Add tile & a place to sit.

This kitchen is part of a studio apartment. Normally, the same floor would continue into the kitchen, but these clever Parisian owners added graphic tile with a small pattern. The change in the floor helps distinguish the kitchen.

manly office

May 21, 2017

The manly office is close to the moody office...but without the feminine touches like fur or flowers. Not all manly offices have to be moody....but they usually do have leather.

moody office

May 20, 2017

Going the opposite route of white....we have the dark moody office. I love the mix above of the glam textured light fixture, warmth of tan leather chairs, modern acrylic table, and traditional rug.

funky office

May 19, 2017

Maybe you are inspired by the edgy energetic decor of the new start up offices. Bright colors, modern furniture, and cool art, will make you feel hip and trendy.

white minimalist modern office

May 18, 2017

A close cousin to the white cheerful girly office is the more muted/understated white minimalist modern office. A bit more serious, a bit more sophisticated.

You'll notice more natural/neutral colors incorporated instead of the bright pops.

Incorporate clean lines, mid-century modern, nothing too frilly. When in doubt, less is more.

anywhere office

May 17, 2017

Think you don't have room for a home office? Think again! Do you have an attic? A basement? A garage? A closet? A backyard? Under the stairs?

farmhouse office

May 15, 2017

Farmhouse office is another style. Do you work in wine country? Are you drawn to shabby chic or vintage or flea market finds? Do you wish you lived in Provence? You may like this style!

sf decorator showcase 2017

May 3, 2017

It's that time of year again! May, sunshine, springtime, and the SF Decorator Showcase.

If you don't live in SF, you probably have something similar in your town. Once a year, they choose a home and choose the top decorators in the area to each design one room

coffee table magic numbers

April 29, 2017

Looking for a new coffee table? Not looking for a new coffee table, but something in your living room doesn't feel exactly right? Take some measurements!

Key numbers: 18 and 2/3.

colorful backyard

April 25, 2017

How amazing is this colorful cheerful bohemian backyard? I love it!

Thanks to Emily Henderson for sharing photos of a baby shower in Texas.

backyard bar shed

April 9, 2017

Instead of a Man Cave or a She Shed.....what about a Backyard Bar Shed? Just in time for summer. What do you think? Would this look cute in your backyard for your next BBQ?

make an entrance

March 29, 2017

Your entry. Your foyer. Your mudroom. It is your first chance to make an impression on your guests. What is that impression?

Sprucing up your entry can be a fun project as it is a small space. It only takes a few things to freshen it up.

curtain rules

March 26, 2017

Thanks to Studio McGee for posting this informative photo and spot on rules for curtains. Don't these look elegant and expensive? Makes me realize I need to hang mine even higher and possibly get some rings.

gift idea: iphone book charger

March 13, 2017

Phone Book Charger makes a clever gift for almost anyone! Men, women, any age. Don't you hate having those cords all over your house? Don't you hate when your phone is about to die and you can't find your charger?