Oct 31, 2009 -
Happy Halloween! Have you dressed your house to the nines in jack-o'-lanterns, orange lights, and scary ghouls this year? What's your Halloween decorating style when it comes to your home?
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Oct 27, 2009 -
Suitcases are good for more than just lugging your unmentionables when you hit the road. They also look lovely when displayed artfully in your home. See some of my favorite ideas for decorating with suitcases.
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Oct 15, 2009 -
The farmers market last night was full of Fall squashes, gourds, and pumpkins. I haven't bought a pumpkin for my doorstep yet, but it's on my to-do list. Is there one on your stoop?
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Oct 14, 2009 -
In this guest bedroom, the blue accent wall is perfectly offset by the two shelves of milk glass. Milk glass was a hot trend last year, but I think it has a lot of staying power. Are you decorating with milk glass?
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Sep 20, 2009 -
Forget expensive vases and sculptural objects — simple fruit can really add a pop of color, shape, and texture to a room. Just arrange it in a beautiful bowl and you've got an instant, artistic accent for your home.
Source: Flickr User DeusXFlorida
Do You Accessorize With Fruit?
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Sep 03, 2009 -
The Union Jack flag is the official flag of the United Kingdom, and it's also an officially hot decorating must have. Here's a little history, since most of us Yanks don't know the background on the flag. By the early 1700s the flag was called "The Union," and since it was flown from a jackstaff on Navy ships, popular legend has it that the flag got its full name, the Union Jack, from the jackstaff.
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Sep 02, 2009 -
While not all of the designers this season on Design Star have been standout visionaries, there have been some very cool ideas featured thus far. Find out what ideas I've loved, and how you can use them in your own home!
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Aug 31, 2009 -
I admit, I am a huge Scrabble nerd. Recently, when my car was broken into, the item that I lamented missing the most was my travel Scrabble set. Since so many people are fans of the word game (word nerds unite!), I thought I'd offer you some other ways to incorporate the game into your home, besides the game itself.
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Aug 27, 2009 -
If your budget is a little tight right now for wall art including painting, prints, or simply getting that favorite photo properly framed and matted, relax: there's another inexpensive option for dressing your walls with style and flair. Beautiful, graphic plates can look just as stunning as an expensive painting when they're displayed well. Check out some of my favorite plate displays, as well as tips on getting the look.
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Aug 06, 2009 -
Since most of us aren't using our fireplaces this Summer, why not take advantage of them this August by using them for decorating instead of firebuilding? See my favorite ideas for accentuating your fireplace in this last month of Summer.
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