I am a fairly recent convert when it comes to the impact that ceiling lighting can make in a room. Before, I used to just focus on what was happening down below. But the past few years, I have definitely come to realize that it can make all the difference in the feel of a room. Good ceiling lighting is like wearing a really good pair of shoes. Without them, you look fine. But, when you add just the right pair, it… Read more »
Today I have the pleasure of bringing you a lovely home tour from my friend Jenny. We met several years ago when we were in the same bunco group. Alas, I am no longer playing bunco, but I am grateful for the friendships that came out of it. The last time I was at Jenny’s I think she and Ryan had recently just finished building their home. It was so fun to come back and see how the house had had changed… Read more »
It’s home tour day! I’m so happy to introduce you to Tricia, one of my wonderful neighbors. Tricia and her family live right behind us. They are super warm and extremely kind. I think I have mentioned before how much we love our neighborhood, and this family is one of the many reasons why. I am in awe of what a fantastic job they did building this home from scratch. While tackling a remodel project comes with its own sets of challenges,… Read more »
Do you remember a few months ago when I posted about my friend Bonnie’s windowless classroom? Previously the 7th & 8th grade history teacher, she is now the middle school counselor. For the past month and a half, we have been chipping away at her inherited guidance classroom, with still a few more projects left to go. We are taking a little pause for the next month, so I thought it would be fun to give you a progress report today. If you recall from the original… Read more »
Today I wanted to share with you a tactic that stylists and designers use to elevate a room’s presence. During the decorating phase of a project, pros often create little “vignettes”. When you see the word vignette, what comes to mind? Wikipedia describes a vignette as: ” … a short impressionistic scene that focuses on one moment or character and gives a trenchant impression about that character, an idea, setting, and/or object.[1] It’s a short, descriptive passage that’s more about evoking meaning through imagery… Read more »
