How to Use Scale and Proportion Scale and Proportion do refer to different things. Learn what these two principles are, the crucial roles they play in design, and how to incorporate them into your own spaces. You’ll be surprised how big of a difference just a simple Tweak using these techniques can make. Homes are…
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Be Realistic!
Editing and Restraint are Essential Tools for a Successful Tweak! Watch the video for the quick tip… then see below for all the juicy details. Let’s be Real… I get it! Sometimes it’s hard to let go of things. Making that difficult decision about what stays and what goes isn’t always easy. Does this sound familiar:…
Finding Your Flow
Flow? Why it’s important? After reading this article HOW TO ENTER THE FLOW STATE by Marelisa Fabrega. I got to thinking, there are a lot of analogies that can be drawn from this article that aren’t unlike the state of mind our spaces should evoke in us. Marelisa says, “The flow state has been described by…
Find a Focal Point!
What’s a focal point? It’s the first thing you see when you walk into a space. Definition of a Focal Point NOUN 1. the point at which all elements or aspects converge; center of activity or attention. 2. the central or principal point of focus. If you don’t have a focal point, create one… It…
Make it Personal!
Express Your Personality There is an important psychological comfort we gain by personalizing the space around us. Just a simple change can drastically alter how we feel about ourselves and how we approach life. All it takes is a few personal touches in just the right places. Studies show that we prefer and often crave…
Chandeliers are Ceiling Jewelry!
Lose the Ceiling Fan Chandeliers are ceiling jewelry! Ladies, just like adding a pair of earrings or a bracelet are to an outfit. Guys, it’s like adding a nice watch or great pair of shoes! It pulls everything together from top to bottom. Don’t forget to look up when you’re updating your spaces! Click any of…
Surf’s Up!
Bright & Beachy Guest Bedroom Makeover Remember those days when going to the beach for vacation made you all giddy and excited?! Who am I kidding – I still get that way today!!! There’s nothing more nostalgic than the smell of salty air, sand in your toes, and the sound of waves crashing on the…
Raise the Bar!
Creative Home Bar Ideas Perhaps we can thank Mad Men for the show’s influence on our modern cocktail culture. Regardless… home bars are on the rise! Can you Relate My parents, like their parents, kept their libations locked-up in a “liquor cabinet.” As a kid, I always wondered why those beautifully shaped bottles with their…
The Tao of Tweaking
There’s nothing stopping us from making changes today that will result in a complete transformation of our spaces and our happiness! Tweaking is “the way” to happiness! I’m passionate, some say obsessed, with creating beautiful spaces for people! Tao The word Tao translates as “the Way,” “the Path,” or “the way the universe works.” This…
What Time’s Check-in?
Makeover inspired by local boutique hotel! Crisp linens, and a comfy, cozy bed. Hmm… that sounds like a good nights sleep! We all could use a “Stay-cation” now and then to rejuvenate – right? Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had a place we could “check-in” for the weekend and never leave our homes?…