Get Instant Updates!
Categories
- "A-Ha" Moments (1)
- Art and Artists (1)
- DIY (4)
- Fabulous Events and Parties (2)
- Foodie Stuff (1)
- Furnishings (6)
- Help Me, Jesus (2)
- Hiring a Designer (2)
- Home Improvement (2)
- Human Behavior (1)
- I Love New York (5)
- Interiors (4)
- Jaw Droppers (4)
- Lessons Learned (3)
- Money, Honey (3)
- Paint (1)
- Shopping with Joe (6)
- Tackling your Project (6)
- Tips and Tricks (11)
- Travels (1)
- Try This at Home! (11)
- Uncategorized (2)
Calendar of Posts
December 2019 S M T W T F S « Feb 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Archives
- February 2014 (2)
- January 2014 (4)
- October 2013 (2)
- September 2013 (1)
- August 2013 (2)
- June 2013 (1)
- May 2013 (1)
- March 2013 (2)
- February 2013 (1)
- January 2013 (2)
- October 2012 (1)
- September 2012 (2)
- August 2012 (1)
- July 2012 (2)
- June 2012 (1)
- May 2012 (2)
- March 2012 (2)
- February 2012 (1)
- December 2011 (1)
- November 2011 (1)
- October 2011 (2)
- September 2011 (1)
- August 2011 (1)
- July 2011 (1)
- June 2011 (2)
- May 2011 (2)
Category Archives: Tips and Tricks
Magazine De-Cluttering Tip!
If you have a lot of magazines or newspapers you’ve been saving for one or two articles, this solution is for you: For under $20, get a nice 3-ring binder and some plastic sleeves, tear out the articles you want … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Tips and Tricks, Try This at Home!
Leave a comment
“Live” Plant Tip
If you have a room with limited sunlight, but still want to have the look of something “live”, try these preserved topiaries – they are natural boxwood plants, and will last for years and years with no maintenance at all! … Continue reading
First Steps in the Kitchen
When planning your Kitchen, the first step is allocating work areas: when you first walk in, there should be a place to SET DOWN and STORE groceries (pantry, fridge), then an area for PREP work (lots of counter space, kitchen … Continue reading
Posted in Tips and Tricks
Leave a comment
Pillow Tip
Decorative Pillows are a great way to bring a pop of color to a room. But make sure to use the right scale: if you have a sofa over 7′-8′ long, you can get larger pillows at 22″ square, and … Continue reading
Posted in Tips and Tricks
Leave a comment
Snowy Day Tip
Stuck home on a snowy day? Why not make it productive? Grab some coffee and take on a small home project: clean out some kitchen cabinets, your linen/broom closet or purge some extra clothes to bring to your favorite charity … Continue reading
Posted in Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Rug Tip
When buying rugs for high-traffic areas like the foyer, in front of the sink in the Kitchen and especially in the Bathroom with your bath mats, always buy TWO! That way when one is in the laundry or being cleaned, … Continue reading
Posted in Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Design, Sans Color
OK, most of the time, I’m all about color. The more saturated, the better. Many times, the root of one of my designs is a color that the client likes, and we can take that in a bunch of different … Continue reading
Posted in Tips and Tricks
Leave a comment
How to Hang Art
Here is one I get asked all the time. Displaying artwork in a way that is pleasing to the eye is one of those things that takes a little time to do, and once you get it right – you … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Tips and Tricks, Try This at Home!
Leave a comment
Fastidious, yet Fabulous Painting Tips
I’ve actually seen people freak out over paint color, in the bad way. “Oh my God, it doesn’t look like the chip in the store!! Oh my God! What the hell??” Generally, when I see people picking paint colors and … Continue reading
Posted in Tips and Tricks, Try This at Home!
Leave a comment
Decorating for Entertaining
I’ve been to a lot of parties this summer for a variety of occasions: birthdays, holidays, and a lot for no reason other than to have a get-together with friends. Many are memorable for lots of reasons, but the ones … Continue reading
Posted in Tips and Tricks, Try This at Home!
Leave a comment