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Design Chat: Styling Super Sized Sectional Sofas

Happy Monday friends! I’m back with another Design Chat session.  We’re talking sectional sofas again (they appear to be a design challenge for many folks) but this time it’s all about the most ideal way to arrange pillows and what style of coffee is best for an extra large sofa. via Here’s what Casandra asked… “Shelly, I have a leather sectional that…

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Inspiration {plus links you’ll love}

Happy weekend friends! I’m always on the hunt for inspiration that I can share with you and today I’ve got some great things.  Enjoy the links and enjoy your weekend. So many great details in this home tour.  That pool! I’m not quite living life to the fullest but I’m doing a lot of the right things.  Are you? I…

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Save the date! The FIRST Vintage Box Flash Sale is Tuesday, Oct. 13th

I’m so excited!  The time has come and next Tuesday, Oct. 13th at 9:00 am (eastern) the first @theVintageBox Instagram sale is happening.  We’ve got an amazing selection of vintage items waiting for you and here’s a little sneak peek at some of our treasures… Follow @thevintagebox on Instagram to shop our curated collection of vintage decor, jewelry and entertaining pieces! In celebration of the…

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Feeling Uneasy With My Artwork

The other night I was sitting on the couch and looked around at my walls.  I have several gallery wall arrangments that are a mix of art and objects.  As I looked at the walls, I began to feel unsettled with the eclectic mix and the random arrangement.  A desire for a more calm, symmetrical and orderly look washed over me. My…

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Timeless Trends–Ten Looks That Won’t Go Out Of Style

Remember when this look was in style….. via As a designer, I’m often asked by clients and friends about whether a particular color, fabric or materials is in or out of style.  On the surface that might be a hard question to answer because everything that’s in style will eventually go out of style and then most likely come back…

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5 Decorative Items To Buy at Walmart!

I think a lot of people shop Walmart just for kitchen and beauty staples and have never recognized that they also carry some great decorative pieces too.   If you take a look around the store you’ll not only notice stylish containers and dinnerware but there are some nice accent furniture and storage pieces as well. Whenever I’m at Walmart I browse the aisles…

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It’s Hot Chocolate Season–SIX recipes to try!

IT’S HOT CHOCOLATE SEASON! via Well Plated It’s October and in my book that’s the official start of hot chocolate season.  Since I’m one of those rare birds that don’t drink coffee, hot chocolate is my fall and winter beverage of choice (I’ve even been known to drink a steaming cup in hotter months too because hot chocolate is that…

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Design Chat: Foyers–Vol. 3

image source unknown I’m back with another installment of Design Chat.  This time I’m answering a question from Katie regarding her foyer. “Shelly, I am struggling with how to decorate my foyer.  The space is rather small and once inside the door, the dining room opens up on the right and there is a wall on the left which is…

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