Depending on your mindset, this time of year is either fun or stressful. Fun if you like the challenge of finding the perfect gift for each person on your list – stressful if you just never know what to buy. If there’s someone on your list who loves design or is a big DIY-er –...Read More
What’s the buzz? Tell me what’s a-happening. Why should you want to know? Don’t you mind about the future? Don’t you try to think ahead? Save tomorrow for tomorrow; Think about today instead. I have been waiting in anticipation for the announcement of Pantone’s Color of the Year 2011. I sometimes think I’m silly to...Read More
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” transports children to the far away land of Narnia – encountering dragons, dwarves and lost warriors. The movie, and book, may have your child dreaming of fantastical adventures. What better way to spur his or her imagination than with a bedroom that immerses them in...Read More
You saw our recent post focusing on trends from this past year. Now it’s time to look ahead to trends for 2011! I talked to Kathy and the rest of the team at Hirshfield’s Design Resource and here is what they see for trends in the coming year. First, let’s talk about color. While purple...Read More
You saw our recent post focusing on trends from this past year. Now it’s time to look ahead to trends for 2011! I talked to Kathy and the rest of the team at Hirshfield’s Design Resource and here is what they see for trends in the coming year. First, let’s talk about color. While purple...Read More
With the holiday shopping season upon us, consider purchasing delightful one of a kind items from Etsy. Etsy is an e-commerce website where people from all over the world, sell handmade items, artwork, vintage, repurposed, and some funky things where all you can do is shake your head and think, “really?”. Etsy is a big...Read More
As 2010 draws to a close, we can’t help but reflect on the past year and all the things that will define it for future generations. Here is a look back at some of the trends 2010 will be remembered for! 2010 was the year of turquoise! Pantone picked this bold color as their...Read More
Quaint, yet stunning. Simple yet, complex. A Craftsman style home is streamlined in its design while maintaining a keen eye for detail. The Craftsman style house was the American response to the overabundance of heavy decorating typical of the Victorian period. Known for their simplicity, original Craftsman homes were built mainly between 1900 and 1916....Read More
I promised paint colors from the Bachman’s House, so here they are along with a few more photos. The built-in buffet is laden with baubles galore. Love the apple tree centerpieces. Remember, you can buy anything you see in the house. Vintage or new. What to do with the birch branches that fell during that...Read More
I promised paint colors from the Bachman’s House, so here they are along with a few more photos. The built-in buffet is laden with baubles galore. Love the apple tree centerpieces. Remember, you can buy anything you see in the house. Vintage or new. What to do with the birch branches that fell during that...Read More
