As I left work Wednesday before Thanksgiving, I hugged my co-workers goodbye, many of whom will still be working while I break bread and carve turkey with my family. I drove home with a bittersweet feeling, thankful for the opportunity to spend the Thanksgiving holiday at home for the first time in years, but with … Continue reading »
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Peackock Inspired $1,000 Room
Here’s the breakdown: Green button-tufted chaise settee, Target $408 Steamer trunk coffee table, Home Decorators Collection $259 White tree branch base lamp, Target $35 Green Janette curtains, Ikea $25 Vintage park side table, Home Decorators Collection $119 Peacock Quincy chair, World Market $179 Grand total: $1,025 Continue reading »
Pillow Talk
I love pillows. Seriously, I almost love them as much as I love chocolate. If you peer inside my closets you’ll find stacks and stacks of throw pillows in all shapes, sizes and textures. Pillows can make or break a room and I always stick to a few simple rules to keep my feather-filled friends … Continue reading »
Springtime Blooms
After a wild night at the Cochon Cotillion fundraiser for Bridge House and Grace House, Joey needed some sunshine to ward off the hangover. We strolled through the neighboring Garden District for renovation inspiration and came across the most gorgeous spring blooms. The scents were intoxicating and more than enough to snap Joey back to … Continue reading »
What a Difference a Curtain Makes
I’d been waiting to hang curtains until after I finished the decorative moulding at the top of the windows and painted the walls. We still need to install the built-ins, refinish the floors, install our flush-mount chandelier, hang the TV above the fireplace and put up crown moulding (among other projects), but wow…what a different … Continue reading »
Avoid the Big Box at (Almost) All Costs
Anyone who’s renovated a house knows all about those Saturday trips to Home Depot. It starts with a morning jaunt to the paint department. Just moments after returning home, you realize you’ve forgotten the drop cloths and turn around for a return trip. Yes! Your favorite parking spot is still open! Noon rolls around and … Continue reading »
When Floor Tile Meets Fashion
Flipping through the pages of Town and Country, I stumbled upon an interesting ad campaign. “Artistic Tile” has creatively transformed porcelain from humble floor material to haute couture. It certainly has me drooling. Given the abundance of skinny models and gratuitous skin, I’m sure the boys are drooling too. Continue reading »
Pooped
Royce had enough hammering for one day Continue reading »
Feeling Blue
In my opinion, there’s always been a certain allure to the combination of navy and white. It’s classic and timeless, yet can have a modern, nautical or vintage feel, depending on how you use it. I once stayed in a navy and white bedroom in the Hamptons and it set the tone for what was … Continue reading »
Best of the Web
When decorating or designing your home, there are plenty of resources online. Scouring through all of them is another story. Some are definitely better than others and they can all serve very different purposes. In no particular order, I’ve compiled a few of my favorites for your perusing pleasure! Design Sponge This site offers inspiration, … Continue reading »
