Carefree Spirit of Wallpaper Have you been entertaining thoughts of wallpapering? Just a little? Take a look at Thibaut’s new book Avalon. Thibaut’s designers did a great job coloring the patterns, making all the patterns in the book very user-friendly. My two favorites are the Popsicle colors of the Waterbury pattern and the Vancouver...

Take a look around and you will see that summer flip-flops and tank tops have been stored away in favor of fall boots and sweaters. And just as fashion changes with each season, so does design. The light colors and fabrics of summer don’t necessarily translate into fall décor, but don’t think you have to...

Staining is a great way to revitalize or personalize a piece of wood furniture. It can also be a great way to save a little bit of money by purchasing unfinished furniture then investing some time and elbow grease, yet even the most experienced DIY’er can be intimidated by the staining process. True, there are...

The styles and trends that impact what we wear and how we decorate our homes can often be tied to what we see in movies and on television. That’s especially true for the resurgence of retro design – thanks to the hit TV show “Mad Men.” The show’s stylists are meticulous in their search for...

This time of year we’re getting ready to settle in for the colder months in Minnesota. It’s a perfect time to fix up the yard and get the inside of your home in great shape. If you’re looking to sell your home, it’s even more important to get things sparkling. Much of the advice given...

When you’re decorating a room you want to pay special attention to your windows. Your window coverings need to provide the amount of privacy you want and still look great in your room. But there’s one more thing to remember – safety. October is Window Covering Safety Month.  It’s a month dedicated to increasing everyone’s...

Have you noticed the presence of chevron and herringbone designs in home decor and fashion? Rugs, flooring, fabric, wallcovering; that zig zag is all over. It knows no boundaries, mixing it up with every style. The difference between chevron and herringbone? From Things That Inspire …a chevron style floor, where the planks are set on...

You can spend hours choosing the right sink shape, faucet or mirror when decorating your bathroom. And then it’s time to talk color. Before choosing the color for your bathroom there are a few things to consider. First, what’s your style? Is the bathroom a place where you quickly get ready for work in the...

You saw our post yesterday on the different types of lighting, now it is time to consider how those different types fit into your home’s design. According to Greg Yaghsezian of Hirshfield’s Design Resource, lighting sets the attitude for a room. You can have a beautifully designed room, but without the proper lighting you won’t...

Lighting can set the mood, accent a room’s design or simply help you see your hand in front of your face. It is a necessary design element for any space, and new options in lighting are more trendy and eco-friendly than ever. But before you invest in lighting for your space, it is best to...