I am back passing along another lesson I have absorbed through years of poring over good design. I am no professional, and these are not firm rules, just observations of things I have seen repeatedly that seem to work at elevating a room. Just like I addressed the importance of creating a balance in THIS POST, today I want to address another area to consider when you feel like your space just doesn’t feel quite where you want it to be. I… Read more »
Ever since reading THIS book (and THIS one too), I have been sold that a good life thrives on the foundation of our daily habits. Habits are the building blocks that make up our days and lives. I have good habits that I rely on, such as: eating breakfast daily, getting 8+ hours of sleep every night, not watching television, & exercising before the day begins. At the same time, I am very aware that I am being held back by many of my… Read more »
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a home tour, and today I am so happy to be able to share a neighborhood home just down the street from where I live. The Weldon family lives in this inviting and sophisticated house. Weezie Weldon has a love for design and is extremely talented. This passion is reflected within the walls of her cozy family home. This is the kind of house that feels like a very stylish warm hug. When I came to take… Read more »
Now that Becca’s living space has been transformed with the power of paint, the next step is to bring in a little bit of color and pattern. The walls, cabinets, drapes and flooring are all neutrals, which is a perfect jumping off point for adding the next layer. The next biggest “bang for your buck” in the space will be addressing the leather couches. Becca has two large brown leather couches. Like many people, she doesn’t necessary love them, but… Read more »
Do you remember a while back when I told you about my friend Becca’s home refresh project on THIS POST? Well, I thought I would give you a little update on the changes she has made since then. You may recall that Becca wanted a lighter, brighter space. She had a lot of brown going on. She recently had her main living space painted. She also had her kitchen cabinets painted white and swapped out her drapes. You are about… Read more »
