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Inspiration {plus a design tip}

via When it comes to paint colors, finding the right color for your space can often be  a test of trial and error.  I always recommend to my design clients to paint test spots around the room of the colors they are considering.  This will allow them to see the colors during the day and at night and really decide which…

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A Collection of Creative Ideas

There is so much more to creative design than how the furniture is arranged or what type of artwork you have on the wall. Creative design comes in all forms… The next time you are at the thrift store, don’t overlook those old kids chairs.  A little diy and you can turn them into stylish dog bowl holders that will…

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Gift Wrap Inspiration: Handmade Paper Bow

I almost always accent my gift with ribbon and 9 times out of 10 I add a ribbon bow.  That’s it until I got crafty and made my own paper bow. Now I’m loving the idea of wrapping all my gifts with handmade paper bows.

I’m Happy!

There are so many things to be happy about today…. I woke up to a pretty stack of presents…. I’m packing to leave for my trip to DC tomorrow… The weather in DC is looking like 70 degrees and sunshine… I get to eat cake tonight… And It’s My Birthday! If you want to celebrate my birthday, I hope you’ll…

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A Uniquely Crafted Gift

I love to give gifts and when I can give something that is unique and unexpected that makes gift giving even more fun for me. This gift is going to my brother who recently moved from Kentucky to Washington DC and is without some key household items that can make life easier.  One of those items is a sewing kit. As…

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American Dream Builders–The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Hello there. So I’m going to get right to it. Have you all been watching Nate Berkus’ new show American Dream Builders? I have and boy has that show got me up in arms. THE GOOD The show itself has a good format and I love seeing designers in all different areas of design working together. I’ve gained a new…

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Inspiration {+ a entertaining tip}

For a good part of the country (sorry Minnesota) the season of outdoor entertaining is upon us.  To me that means lots of easy to prepare food served up in a fun and simple way.  Mason jars are super popular at the moment and are being used for all types of things.  I happen to think they make pretty great…

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11 Design Details I’m Loving & that you can do in your own home

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, Design is in the Details.  And that’s one of the things I love about design.  The fact that you can take a basic ordinary architectural element, accessory, furniture piece or decorative element and use it to create something unique and beautiful for your home.  I’m working on a project…

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