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Everyday Decorating


Stories about styling, inspiration, and creative solutions to your decorating problems.


MidLife Homework, #3: Parting with the Past
How to discard the things you no longer need—in a responsible way
Nov 8, 2024


MidLife Homework, Part 2: Style upgrades
Does your home still represent who you are in this new chapter?
Oct 20, 2024


MidLife Homework (or, how to make your home work for this new time of life): Part 1
Shifting circumstances—like retirement, divorce, and kids moving out—give you a chance to re-invent yourself and your home.
Oct 11, 2024


Good Design Gift Guide ($25 and under!)
Here's my round-up of great gifts that are fun and affordable--all $25 and under. (Note: some of these are on sale as of today, Black...
Nov 24, 2023


Playing with Place Settings
It's Thanksgiving week, and that means people all over America are setting their tables for the big meal. Even though I'm not hosting, I...
Nov 20, 2023


Easy Fall DIY: Pumpculents!
Combine pumpkins, succulents and other seasonal goodies
Sep 29, 2023


5 Speedy Spruce Up Steps
It's all about using things in new and different ways!
Sep 21, 2023


Nature's Color Palettes
Not a lot of words in this post . . . just wonderful color. I snap photos of nature's best color combinations when I'm on my daily walks....
Aug 12, 2023


Five Fun Finds for Summer (under $20 at Ikea)
Summer officially starts this week. A quick jaunt around Ikea reveals some inexpensive options to lighten and brighten your space for the...
Jun 19, 2023
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