I received an e-mail from one of my readers asking a question I get pretty frequently, so I thought I would write the answer in a post. Here is the question... "How do you decide what color to...
how tidy are your drawers?
Some of you have noticed and commented on the fact that I paint pieces while the drawers are still inside their recesses/cubbies. (Drawer holes?) And yes, I do leave the drawers in when I paint...
studio flooring options
In my post yesterday, I shared that we'll be installing some new flooring in the studio. Well, not in the entire studio, but a corner of it, so I can use that area for photo shoots. The corner...
dear reader | to the one who keeps making the same decorating mistakes
Dear Reader (to the one who keeps making the same decorating mistakes), We should start a club. We'll call it the "I have not learned my lesson" club or the "Oops, I did it again" club. (Hey! We...
dear reader | to the one with a “stuff problem”
Dear reader, A few minutes after I put my sons to bed a few weeks ago, I heard the sound of feet on the steps. "Mommy?" My oldest son had crept out of bed with something on his mind. I walked...
using old quilts every day
I definitely have a thing for old textiles. I love table linens, fabric, clothing, embroidery, quilts...you name it. I'm always drawn to the "linen lady's booth" in antique stores. I like to look...
styling tips | for home
A few days ago, I shared part one of the "styling tips" series - for retail. Now, it's time for part two - styling tips for the home. While styling for retail and photography is about making a...
indigo dyed napkins
A few of you spotted (and asked about) the blue napkins I used in my table arrangement last week... ...so, this post is all about them. These napkins are actually antique linen napkins from my Oma....
styling tips | for retail
I've written several posts about styling over the years, but I've grown a lot and learned a lot along the way and it's probably time for an update. (I have also received a few comments and e-mails...
updated tips for shopping craigslist
If you've read my blog for any amount of time, you've probably caught on that craigslist is one of my favorite places to shop for furniture. I'm often asked about it, so I thought I would share...