Decorating Tips

When we hear the word “elegance,” we usually think of formal and fancy. However, that’s not what it really means at all--well, at least not entirely. When we talk about elegance in home design we are simply referring to style and neatness. It’s sophistication without the flash. A polish or refinement, if you will. While […]

February is upon us, which means l’amour is in the air— and while the days that lead up to Valentine’s Day aren’t necessarily a big deal to some people, others really enjoy the romance of it all. If the latter applies to you, and you’re looking for a way to bring a little extra love […]

You really enjoy looking at fabrics. It’s fun to imagine how different fabrics would look paired together--but, with so many options available, you let yourself get distracted with that cute decor piece sitting near by instead! It's intimidating after all. The thought of mixing and matching all of those beautiful and complex fabrics - the […]

Your home is a special place where you have the freedom to do whatever you want when it comes to decorating. From colors to accents to fabric choices, this is the place where your style can take center stage and shine. With that said, there are certain guidelines that should be seriously considered. Here are […]

If you think that home staging and home decorating are the same, you’re not alone. I, too, at one time used to think they were the same thing— but I learned later on that there are actual differences between them. In fact, not being clear on their definitions can influence how quickly you sell your […]

What patterns go with floral prints, anyway? This is a common question that arises pretty often, and understandably so. After all, floral prints don’t tend to blend into the background quite as easily as other prints do. But, that’s a good thing! Floral prints are beautiful. Why wouldn’t you want to showcase them? The challenge, […]

  As we slide closer to the holidays you might be thinking that you should either a) take your home off the market until after the new year or b) skip the decorating. Honestly, there’s no reason to do either. Why? Well, first of all, leaving your home on the market during the holidays is […]

Color. We see it every day at every turn we take. We know what we like and what we don't like, yet choosing colors for our home seems nearly impossible at times. Understandably so, considering there are a number of factors to keep in mind when making a decision. Let's take a look at what […]

If you were planning to redecorate your home, would you be able to confidently execute what you picture in your mind? What about if you were sitting down with a design or decorating professional — do you think you could effectively describe what you imagine for your home?  One big hurdle for interior designers and […]

Color surrounds us every minute of the day, impacting us on many levels, including having an influence on our emotions, mood, and even our well-being. And yet, color is something that is so incredibly difficult for many people to incorporate into their home decor. Whether it’s fear of commitment to simply being overwhelmed, color can […]