You’ve decided to paint – maybe just one room or perhaps your whole house. Choosing colours is fun, but not always easy. We’ve all had the experience of selecting a colour at the store only to find it looks TOTALLY different on the walls at home. How can you prevent this? Turns out, it’s all […]
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Mid-Century Modern Decor: How to Make it Your Style!
July 15, 2014My favourite era is the 1950s and 60s – TV shows, fashion, movies. Who can resist the glamour and style of that time? It was post war and the mood was optimistic. In every facet of life there was the desire to strip away the old and emerge reinvented. Home decor was no exception. The […]
How to Mix Textures to Make a Space Unique and Interesting
July 5, 2014How Can You Add Texture? If you are blessed with a space that has exposed brick walls, cornices or glowing hardwood floors, you already have texture – and you know how much character it adds to your home. But what if your rooms are ‘bland’? Think about adding rugs (shag adds wonderful texture), draperies in […]
Distressed Furniture: Tips & Techniques to Make it Look Great in Your Home
June 12, 2014In a recent blog I mentioned distressed furniture and how perfect it looks in a cottage. But the reality is that distressed pieces work well in just about any home. It’s a wonderfully relaxed look that says ‘come sit and unwind’. Distressed furniture is also very on trend, as it complements the cottage chic and […]