When I published this article in 2016, I was excited about getting my clothes so organized. This March, my "lifestyle" drastically changed as I no longer had to dress for the corporate world. Now, 8 months later, I find myself wondering why those suits are still hanging in my closet. I'm republishing this article in hopes of inspiring myself to get my closet in sync with the life I now lead. I'm hoping it's not just filled...
Don't you love a score? I'm all excited about this $10 gold frame (4' x 3') found at a rather permanent flea market in Berkeley, CA. Kicking out the battered plexiglass and dusting it off the best I could, I could hardly wait to get it home. Looks like it has a bad case of premature aging due to the weather but the patina is perfect. The linen interior frame was nasty but a quick coat of flat black paint fixed that. Now t...
As we get closer to the holidays, I was thinking of affordable projects anyone could do in a day or two - just in time to show off to holiday guests. What about updating a staircase? Ours is covered with carpet so we're a bit stuck, but that doesn't mean I can't dream. Don't you love this trompe l'oeil black runner? It's amazing what an impact a little paint makes. Let's take a look at the impact of just changing the risers...
There's lots of reasons why we might not be looking up right about now, but maybe it's time. Literally. How about a ceiling makeover? While there are ton of decorative options, including the above tin panel, let's look at some ceiling makeovers using a gallon or two of plain old paint. It's hard to imagine how different these rooms would look if they each had a plain white ceiling.
Don't you love this headboard covered in charming "love bird" wallpaper? Decorative headboards date back to ancient Egypt. Still today, a headboard completes a bedroom and adds to the personality of our rooms. Here's some fresh, quirky and inexpensive ways to make our beds look great.
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I see ratan headboards at thrift stores and garage sales all the time. Who knew one could be spraye...
Don't you love this room? Neutral for year-round enjoyment and oh-so-easy to update each season. Just visualize changing the summery, moss green velvet pillow covers to russet orange velvet. Add a few branches of autumn leaves in the vase and some gourds on the table - instant fall. If new pillows can make a room, think what the luxe look of velvet pillows can do. I've got a v...
Doesn't summer seem to rushing by? Perhaps it's time for an inspired summery change for our bedrooms. White bedding and affordable mosquito netting can transform your room to a cool, romantic staycation.
How affordable? Mosquito netting to fit a double bed is a low as $29 online. Netting at my local fabric shop is $1 a yard and comes in lots of colors. Let's take a look at some inspiration photos - all in su...
If there is one basket pendant lamp that's quickly becoming a classic, it's not the one pictured above. Oh, this is a perfectly nice basket lamp and it can be yours for $1470. The real statement lamp is IKEA's Sinnerlig. And that, my friends, can be ours for $69.99, lightbulb not included. Fresh and young and applicable to almost any decorating style, this lamp is one for the ages. Let's take a look....
Can you believe flat screen TVs have been mostly affordable for about 20 years? Aren't we lucky that they are both affordable and thin? There are many ways to display our sets including mounting on the wall, ready for view. If you don't want to look at a blank screen when the set is off, there are some clever ways to hide a wall-mounted TV. There are also handsome ways to style your TV, whether it be atop a flat surface or...
Do you collect glass? If I did, I'd collect milk glass. I recently bought 6 drinking glasses on eBay - turns out, cold milk does taste better in milk glass. First made in 16th Century Venice, milk glass comes in many colors - all opaque or translucent - but white seems classic. It was the rage in the 50's and 60's but I'm a fan as it Iooks modern today. Let's look at some examples of how to use and display white milk glass...
