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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


3 steps to get your light right
Nothing affects our mood more than lighting. It's easy to feel happy on a sunny day if you have natural light pouring in through your...
Jun 7, 2023


All about ART (part 2: art can be anything)
A key non-rule to remember when decorating your house: ANYTHING CAN BE WALL ART. While we explored ways to find traditional wall art in...
Apr 14, 2023


All about ART (part 1: where to find wall art)
Searching for artwork is one of my favorite pastimes. I'm always on the lookout for pieces that can transform the look and energy of a...
Mar 24, 2023


Time for a Spring Spruce Up!
The official first day of Spring is March 20—only 11 days away! Looking out my window right now at the gray skies and pouring rain, that...
Mar 9, 2023


Belly Up to the Bar!
A designated bar area makes it easier to entertain at home. It's nice to have a place outside of your kitchen to hold your bottles, cute...
Feb 26, 2023


Portable Lamps to Light Up Your Life—Indoors or Out
I'm really excited about all the new wireless LED rechargeable lighting I've seen pop up over the last six months. These portable lamps...
Feb 11, 2023


Collections vs. Clutter
There’s a fine, dusty line between “a collection” and “clutter.” You can’t just put a bunch of knick-knacks together on a shelf and call...
Jan 29, 2023


Very Versatile Pieces for Your Home
Don't you just love something that can be used in different ways and in different places? The following five decor superstars can serve a...
Jan 16, 2023


Let your stuff tell your story
Who are you? An artist, musician, traveler, or parent? What do you love? The color yellow, science fiction, flowers, or knitting? What...
Dec 30, 2022


Two Takes on Holiday Decorating
This year, I'm decorating two different homes, which gives me the chance to use two different decorating schemes. As much as I love...
Dec 8, 2022


Wild About Wallpaper
There's no better way to change up a room than by hanging wallpaper. Whether you're covering all four walls, one accent wall or even the...
Nov 11, 2022
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