Picking out paints and fabrics can be hard. I've painted and repainted enough rooms and made and remade enough curtains and pillows to know. And I think the difficulty may have even increased with...
Cleaning behind the stove
Every time I move something from where it's been sitting for a long time, I realize just how gross my family (myself included) is! You know what I'm saying? All of those spills and crumbs and...
but first, toilets
Warning: This post contains pictures of toilets that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. If you know me at all, you know I am bursting to break out some paint in this...
the doodle book & an empty studio
Just in case Lucketts wasn't exciting enough, this weekend is also the launch of my newest book - The Home Design Doodle Book! This book was such a labor of love, partly because of the content, but...
Peony & Lilac | Free Mrs. Meyers Products
I learned a few years ago that I love the smell of lavender. I don't ever get tired of it and anytime lavender is a scent option in a product, that's the one I'm going to pick. That is what first...
how to fix “sticky” drawers
Have you ever had words with a piece of furniture that just would not cooperate? Well, I had to have a few words and get physical with this bottom half of a step-back cupboard yesterday. The...
5 tips for building a killer collection
Yesterday, I talked about paring down and today I'm talking about collecting! Believe it or not, but the two can very much go hand in hand. I believe editing is an important part of building a...
Leigha’s Bedroom Update
Do you remember Leigha's decorating delimma? She was the one with the room that looked heavy and dark. I put a plan together with some ideas for her space, based on what she told me she liked......
white on white on white
Soooo...I am really starting to love white. I've been moving in that direction for a while, but lately, it's what I'm drawn to the most. The key to whites being successful is texture and tone. The...
room makeovers | putting your money where it counts
I received a question in response to Megan's office makeover and I thought it would make a great post. So, here we are. The question came from Christie... "I would love to see a post on how you...