Pull it all together for a polished professional look! When it comes to decorating our spaces, we tend to spend our time and money on the practical things – beds, sofas, tables, and chairs, but a home with nothing unifying its spaces can feel disjointed or even uncomfortable to be in. See how the repeated…
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The Hillsborough House of Hope has been Tweaked!
Hope, turned Help, has arrived… The greatest honor there is, or gift I could ever hope to give, is to make a positive difference in someone’s life. The Hillsborough House of Hope provides a temporary residence to women transitioning out of correctional institutions seeking positive reinforcement to aid them in their personal, social, and professional rehabilitation.…
Creating Interest and Drama Using Scale and Proportion
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…
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…
How to Make Your Outdoor Spaces Speak to Your Design Style
Spring has sprung! Tuesday, March 20th marked the official first day of Spring, and I couldn’t be more excited! To me, a little Spring Tweaking is essential around this time. Tweaking your outdoor spaces is the perfect way to get ready for summer! But all too often, it’s easy to neglect these spaces when the…
White Cabinets Remain at the Top of Kitchen Wish Lists – by Erin Carlyle
By Erin Carlyle, January 18, 2018, Houzz Editorial Staff, Kitchen Wish List “If you’re thinking about renovating your kitchen, we’ve got some data that may interest you. Houzz recently surveyed more than 1,700 renovating homeowners as part of its 2018 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study. Among other things, the study asked about the colors and finishes people are…
“This Is Us” Set Design: Why it’s Brilliant!
Let’s talk good design… Yahoo.com This. Is. Us. Three words that get us excited, a little scared, and grabbing a box of tissues whenever we see them. I have to admit. I am turning on my television every Tuesday at 9pm to see what the Pearson gang is up to. There’s laughter, there’s drama, there’s romance…