Design Lesson: Adding Vignettes in Your Home: The Outside & In

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 »

Design Lesson: How to Start Styling Your Home - The Outside and In

One thing I have learned through years of poring over design magazines and blogs is how big a role styling plays in the feel of a home. You can style pretty much any little nook and cranny and instantly make it look more appealing: a coffee table, dresser, kitchen counter, bedside table, desk. Today I am going to share some of the styling tips and takeaways I have learned along my quest to improve my own styling abilities. Let’s start… Read more »

You are in for a treat today with today’s home tour. Do you remember Tracy’s home that we featured in June? Well, when Tracy told me that she had a friend who’s home she loved, I was all ears. With that recommendation in hand, I reached out to Susie and she graciously agreed to let me come for a visit. As soon as I stepped inside Susie’s welcoming home, I knew it was a fantastic choice. She blends modern with… Read more »

Welcoming & Gracious Home Tour - The Outside and In

One of my favorite parts of sharing these home tours with you is meeting the people behind the front door. Today’s gracious home tour is no exception. Although I had met Tracy once before, I really didn’t know her very well. As she showed me around the house, I realized how much I admired Tracy’s DIY know-how and her welcoming personality. Not surprisingly, these traits are reflected in her home as well. Beyond my respect for the beautiful home they have designed and… Read more »

Pencil & Paper Co Style Mix - The Outside & In

One common scenario I often see in people’s home is going overboard with a specific “style” of decor. It’s easy to see how this can happen, but it can also be a quick recipe for a room to look outdated or for you to get tired of if quickly. It’s almost like your preferred style backs you into a corner. Let’s explore this a little bit…. It’s understandable how this happens. You find yourself drawn to all the homes in Coastal… Read more »