the four letter word in decorating
Can we please take down that *bleep* chandelier? And while we’re at it, I’m going to paint the *bleep* door knobs after we replace the *bleep* faucets and the matching *bleep* light fixtures in the bathroom. Any idea what the four letter word in decorating is? I’m going to whisper and spell it out, so […]
SOS Out with the Mess Contest
Is your apartment messy? Do you want to spring clean but need a little inspiration? How does $3,000 sound to you? ForRent.com is on the hunt to find the Nation’s messiest apartment! (And I bet there is some stiff competition out there!) Between now and April 23rd, “like” ForRent.com’s Facebook page at facebook.com/aptsforrent and upload a picture […]
{dreams for the future}
The other day, one of my readers asked what my dreams were for the future and I thought it would be nice to share the answer in a post instead of a comment. Before I share my dreams for the future, I’m going to share a bit about the past. Many of you know my […]
Oreck Steam-It Mop Giveaway!
**This giveaway is closed.** I shared how much I like my Oreck Steam-It a few weeks ago and now it’s time for the giveaway! First of all, I want to clear up some things. I received a few comments on my review post expressing concern about using a steam mop on hardwood floors. My floors are nailed […]
simple spring project from Matthew Mead
You know from my post a few days ago that I am not big on holiday decor. I like it when it’s simple, no fuss and classy. Today, I have Matthew Mead here to share a Spring/Easter project that fits into all of those categories. Here’s Matthew… WHITE RABBIT SILOUETTES WITH CARNATION COTTON TAILS I […]
Inside the Armoire
Over the past couple of months I’ve been working on my work office (not to be confused with our home office) for a magazine feature. It’s been so fun moving things around and adding some pops of color to inject a bit more personality into the space. The art director asked me to move the fabric from […]
The Nate Berkus Show
I shared back in January that I had the opportunity to go up to New York City to be a guest on The Nate Berkus Show. Well, the wait is finally over and the show aired (or airs, depending on where you live) today. Here’s the video in case you missed it… I’ve been sitting […]
Lucketts Eye Candy
On the way back from the Annie Sloan workshop yesterday, I stopped in at Lucketts to pay my rent and check out my space. I really miss that place! I was looking forward to getting my space filled again after working on the book, but then my gallbladder decided it wanted a divorce, so that upended […]