It’s Here!
After weeks upon weeks of going into Kate’s office and having to stand as we discuss very important matters, I’m happy to announce that Ugly Bird Couch has returned! If you recall, Ugly Bird Couch was sent away to get…
Mirror Tricks and Other Inexpensive Décor Touches
Three mirrors opposite a window add life and the illusion of space to this room. Notice the decorative square and bolster pillows on the sofa. Traditionally mirrors have been used in the entrance way or foyer of the house. They…
Everything’s Coming Up Roses
Waverly Norfolk Rose Drapery Fabric Symbols of peace, of love, and of friendship roses are a classic fabric motif. Roses are absolutely my favorite flower and I enjoy the beautiful selection of rose fabrics carried by Online Fabric Store. If…
Linen Décor Fabrics
Décor use of linen is not limited to the traditional napkins and tablecloths; linen upholstery and drapery fabrics are beautiful and practical. It’s natural fabrics week, so today: linen. Linen is a classic woven fabric which has been used for…
Fabric: New fabrics from Waverly just in!
Don’t you just love new stuff? I do and I am lovin’ this new black and yellow fabric from Waverly, appropriately titled “Small talk”. Those cute birds jut make me want to sing and the colors are perfect…
Decorating room by room: sunroom
We talk about fabric and design all the time on this blog. After all, it is a design blog. So I thought it might be fun to start a new series that decorated a make-believe room each month with furniture, fabric…
Home Decor: Decorating inspiration from Mother Nature
Last month we said goodbye to winter and hello to springtime with a whimsical and fun floral chair from Happy Chair that could have been inspired by the beautiful pink and green flowers of spring. Now let’s take a look at…
Color of the month: Red
This time of year you might expect a discussion on a pastel color more associated with spring; something like baby chick yellow, spring green or easter egg blue. But I am choosing, instead, to talk about RED. Sexy, sultry, vibrant, energizing…
Fabric: Don’t you just love a good bargain?
Some people get high on finding a great bargain. It could be something as simple as your favorite cracker marked two for one at the grocery store or it could be real savings on a large purchase like a new…
Home Decor: Can your home wear white after labor day?
Remember the fashion rules of yesteryear? Do not wear white after labor day–no white pants, no white shoes, no white handbags. Well, as with most old rules, those days are gone and it is not only OK but trendy to…