You know you’ve got a pretty sweet deal when your best friend also happens to be your co-worker and neighbor. My friend Deepak and I have been inseparable since we started our first TV jobs on the very same cold, winter day 7 years ago in Casper, Wyoming. Since Joe’s been deployed to Afghanistan, Dee’s … Continue reading »
You may think of bordeaux and bulletin boards, but more and more often these days, cork is also being used in interior design. It’s easy to see why. The sustainable material naturally reduces noise, is resistant to water and heat and even has anti-bacterial properties! Not to mention, it looks great. From decor to flooring … Continue reading »
If you’ve ever thought about home improvement, remember these words of advice. Calculate the amount of time you think a project is going to take and multiply that number by 10….or 100. It will ALWAYS take longer than expected! Such is the case with our built-in living room cabinetry, which is finally complete. It literally … Continue reading »
It was the deal of a lifetime. At $298.99, the Quorum Salento Persian White Chandelier from Lamps Plus is a ridiculous steal to begin with. The delicate arms and rustic finish offer a casual, yet sophisticated feel that balances the sparkle and shine of our sconces. It reminds me of countless chandeliers I’ve drooled over … Continue reading »
As our living room begins to take shape, Joey and I have been itching to update our old coal-burning fireplace. We love the historic wrought iron grate and semi-circle curvature, but the rest just looks rather blah. That’s where some historic tiles come in. We’re hoping to mix antique tiles or reproductions with newer pieces … Continue reading »
Busy doesn’t begin to describe the past few weeks. Wedged between back-to-back bachelorette parties in Austin, TX and Las Vegas, NV, my in-laws came to NOLA for a week to help out with our new home. As excited as I was about their visit, I was also a little apprehensive for two reasons. First, I … Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Owning an historic New Orleans home, we’re graced with beautiful fireplaces in 4 different rooms. Wanting to draw more attention to the fireplace in our living room, we decided to install built-in cabinets and shelving, along with crystal Pottery Barn sconces on either side. The cabinet and shelving project will soon get underway, but we’re … Continue reading »
