2017 Kips Bay Show House Trend Tips & Takeaways

OK Peeps. This year’s Kips Bay Show House was an odd affair for 2 reasons: #1: The show house was secured on the late side and because of this, it forced designers to dash even faster to spin their magic. As a result, luscious ceilings were almost all but missing, as was much needed overhead…

New Home Alert: Decorating Mistakes to Avoid

The spring real estate market heats to full boil this time of year. So, in an effort to assist you if you have moving on your mind, here are 3 super common mistakes you definitely want to avoid to keep your moving stress as low as possible. Mistake #1: Underestimating your decorating costs This mistake…

Decorating Color Combos That Always Work

With the lure of nature’s spring returning here on the east coast, my design thoughts turned to the no brainer color palettes and combos that always work…and they come directly from nature. Pick one of these for your next project: Air and Sky: Blue and White. The ever-fetching color combo taking its cue from the…

Interior Design Alert: How Many Accessories Is Too Many?

Ok. So listen. If you have to ask how many accessories are too many accessories, you probably already have too many. But the greater problem is that you’re asking is the wrong question! The bigger question to answer is this: What is the PURPOSE of the accessories in a room? The empowering answer will…

What Does That Pinterest Room Have That Yours Doesn’t?

Wanna know what separates the beautiful room from the room that completely misses the mark? The single thing that separates “the women from the girls in design”? I’ve got 2 words for you: Design Strategy No room that you’re lusting after on Pinterest, Houzz, Elle Decor, Veranda, House Beautiful etc., etc., etc., came together using…

Decorating Tips for Couples

Can’t get on the same page as your husband or wife when it comes to decorating decisions? You’re not alone! But these tips will help ease the disagreements. Put these two strategies into motion and you will be on the path to marital decorating happiness!

3 Decorating Habits of The Rich

You may be wondering if the wealthy have a secret to their decorating success. They do. And no, I’m not going to say it’s that they hire a professional designer! C’mon peeps! What lesson would there be in that for you?!? You don’t have to have a million dollar project budget to decorate with the…

Cozy Cranberry Master Bedroom

Am I the only one who wants to hide under their covers until winter is over? I didn’t think so. That’s why we’re warding off the winter blues this month with a warm and wonderfully elegant Master Bedroom! Enjoy… We began with a tufted king-sized bed placed in front of a striking cranberry red accent…

Small Space Decorating Tips

Here are my top apartment and small space decorating tips, from maximizing seating (like apartment sofas) to choosing area rugs!

Rules for Buying Window Treatments Off The Rack

What will you have to sacrifice when buying ready-made window treatments? Here’s what is lost when you don’t go custom. But I have some curtain shopping suggestions for getting the most out of shopping from your local store (plus another option besides purely custom).

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