Jul 11, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
A few years ago an alarming news story was circulated about the impending government phase-out of standard incandescent light bulbs. By 2014, plans are to cease US production of bulbs 60 watts and higher. At the time, my fear was that we would all have to switch over...
Jun 26, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
One of my favorite TV shows, Mad Men, wrapped up its sixth season this past Sunday. I’ve written about Mad Men’s iconic mid-century design in the past, and the show’s sets continue to fascinate me. I enjoy noticing all of the little telling details...
Mar 28, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
I was rooting around on Etsy one day when I came across a stash of vintage metal slide mount frames. You know, the kind that were used for slide shows way back when. Which I totally learned about them from watching Mad Men, *not* because I’m old enough to...
Feb 26, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
So you finally picked a paint color you absolutely adore, and you’re excited to get that color up on the walls. Not so fast! Achieving professional looking results requires more than getting the wall color right. Read on for the four painting no-nos I see most...
Feb 14, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I am very excited that my last year’s Valentine’s table design is currently being featured in an article on iVillage.com. This year I decided to move our romantic dinner from the dining room to our cozy breakfast nook....
Jan 12, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
In some of the most talked about color-related news since the Mars Company discontinued the tan M&M, emerald green was recently named the 2013 Color of the Year. The fashion and design world is all buzzing about this jewel-bright hue, which is said to signify...
