Home decor and Fabric: Go BIG or go home
While the title of this series is go big or go home, sometimes big isn’t always the best way to go. Take, for example, this big rowboat hanging on the ceiling (photo Jeffrey Alan Marks for Elle Decor). Living in…
Five ways to create a Happy Home
House Beautiful has an ongoing column where guest designers submit ideas that they believe help create a “happy home”. Each designer has differing ideas but there are some tried and true methods that will work in every home. Lighting: Whether…
Home decorating trend: Under the sea….
We have talked before on this blog about how design is often inspired by nature. You can check out one of those discussions here. It is possible to come up with color schemes simply by looking at the colors found in…
OFS Book club: Discovering Home with Laurie Smith
Does anyone remember the television show “Trading Spaces”? It introduced us to designers like Frank, the jolly grandfather type, Doug, the sexy guy, Hildy who always claimed to be a designer but I was never sure, the cute hostess Paige…
Trend alert: Whimsical and funky wallpapers
Wallpaper is back in a big way. Not the stuffy florals from your grandmother’s era or the neon metallics from the 1970′s. Todays wallpapers range in design from earthy and textural grass cloth to elegant and sophisticated crystal embellished silk. …
5 easy ideas for a royal wedding party
I know, we are all a bit weary of hearing about the upcoming royal nuptials; but have no fear, it will all be over soon. My advice is to sit back and enjoy all the pretty people, the lovely gardens and the…
Design trend alert: Are you an owl lover?
Have you noticed lately all the products that seem to be featuring owls? These little feathered guys with the big eyes seem to be popping up everywhere! On fabrics, wallpaper and accessories. While I like the idea of using an…
Home decor: go BIG or go home
You have probably heard the phrase “Go big or go home”. I am not sure what it really means but, to me, it means don’t be shy, shout out your ideas and show everyone what you are all about in…
According to our clocks, spring has sprung!
Did you remember to change your clocks this weekend? Just remember…spring forward, fall back. It seems like we just turned them back for fall, doesn’t it? Oh well…regardless of what the weather in your area says, it is a sure…
Fabric: Featured Manufacturer Laura Ashley
Laura Ashley is a familiar name to anyone in the interior design industry. Known for beautiful toiles, serene floral prints and soft colors, the Laura Ashley line now includes exotic Ikat patterns, contemporary trellis and geometric prints and unusual color…