A library is a stately addition to any home, but few individuals have a collection of books which could fill floor-to-ceiling shelves. Consider rather library ride-on background to cultivate the look of a well-read intellectual without revealing off a million tomes. Many background manufacturers offer layouts that give a tromp l’oeil effect of shelves full… Continue reading Rooms Take a Page
Let's Talk Trash Bins
Most of us have them and we can’t escape them : plastic garbage and recycling bins that produce a less-than-welcome blot on our house’s landscape. Even if they come in a color which in fact appears in nature, there is simply no getting around it you can’t make them pretty. So what is the best… Continue reading Let's Talk Trash Bins
Relish a Garden's Romance
When you find a place that you like, you always wonder: Do I tell everybody about it because it’s a great place, or do I keep it a secret so that it doesn’t become overcrowded? That’s how I really feel about Slovenia — a nation surrounded by Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary — and especially… Continue reading Relish a Garden's Romance
Spring Clean Your Kitchen
Let us face it: There are a few chores that just slip to the wayside. Apart from Martha Stewart, who has time to clean out the microwave and sweep underneath the fridge on a regular basis? But spring gives us all a chance to grab. Since the weather warms up, try opening off your spring… Continue reading Spring Clean Your Kitchen
Summer Shade Combo: Orange and Pink
I remember a day when pink and orange were considered clashing colors. But fashion-forward redheads (believe Joan on Mad Men) were the first to show me how well a lively orange and pink can proceed together. The bold and bright duo adds dynamic energy to any room of the home, indoors or out. And there… Continue reading Summer Shade Combo: Orange and Pink
I Need Some Space!
Another bedroom sure would be fine. And I wouldn’t mind an office of my own, a master bath, and one of those giant laundry rooms. Regrettably, we don’t all have the room or the moola to bring a modest pop-out or construct an excess floor. Sometimes you have to contend with the distance you’ve got.… Continue reading I Need Some Space!
Guest Groups: Construction Chic
My son is a building vehicle fiend. If it digs, drags, destroys or forces, then it’s because of him. And from what I hear, he’s not alone. These mighty machines seem to be loved by little (and big) men almost universally. In a bid to give the children what they need, but still keep a… Continue reading Guest Groups: Construction Chic
American Home Style: The Row House
From the early 19th century through the early 20th, America’s cities grew at a rapid pace. Immigrants from different countries in addition to a migration from farms into city centers fueled this growth. To adapt the new urban inhabitants, block after block of a new type of urban house, the row house, was assembled. This… Continue reading American Home Style: The Row House
Fast Update: Give Your Lampshades an Edge
It’s hip to square foot, at least in regards to lampshades. The perfect lampshade polishes the look of a lamp, so much in the way a necklace can make or break a great outfit. (I hear Michael Kors in my mind speaking about styling runway hair so!) Many lampshades are some version of round, while… Continue reading Fast Update: Give Your Lampshades an Edge
Guest Groups: 20 Art Deco Designs for Your Home
Creating a significant comeback in the house and down the runways, Art Deco is suddenly in demand. The geometric lines and linear industrial-influenced shapes are starting to look so fresh and new again. — Sue from The Zhush Amazon Art Deco Surface Mount Push Button Door Bell – $37.80 When it comes to great layout,… Continue reading Guest Groups: 20 Art Deco Designs for Your Home