Blog Archive
Blog Archive
‘Home Office’ Category
No, I’m not talking Clint Eastwood movies… I’m talking drapery!
Where, on the wall, do you hang the drapes? A dilemma for many!
I get many questions on placement of drapery. So, I thought you might be interested in how I like to hang them.
Windows are the eyes to the outside world and a dramatic focal point […]
Posted by: Cathy 5/4/08 at 10:28 pm
We all love wall decorations. They make our houses come alive and transform them into homes. When you add the wall art/decor, you can see a major difference in your environment. Sometimes, we can determine the personality of the person by the art that they have selected. Some persons rely on the choices of others to give their home that special touch […]
Posted by: Betty 4/11/08 at 9:45 am
Usually we associate “Less is More” with the hotel industry. However, this is one hotel owner that has been living with the “Less is More” approach to life for quite some time. He has concluded that he prefers to concentrate on the “More” and live with greater comfort. Even though he owns two major hotels and is […]
Posted by: Betty 4/5/08 at 4:35 pm
It is such a great feeling to have your windows and doors free of obstruction- no drapes to pull to the side, no curtains to open, no horizontal or vertical blinds that require work to open and keep clean. But, during the day and evening the windows are free of any kind of obstruction and clear and brignt to celebrate the beauty of […]
Posted by: Betty 3/30/08 at 4:06 pm
I am writing this post in an effort to solve what I see as a design dilemma in too many clients’ homes; Bookcases that have been crammed with massive amounts of unused items!
I am especially shocked when I see home sellers with gorgeous custom built-ins overflowing with their sophomore year English class paperbacks, […]
Posted by: Kate Hart 3/22/08 at 9:43 am
I have always had a great love for old pieces that could be integrated in the decoration of the home with newer furnishings and decor. What is most amazing is that some of these pieces that grace my home, could be registered as antique. They have very significant memories for me.
The first of these is this kettle that is held […]
Posted by: Betty 3/21/08 at 7:10 pm
A few years ago, someone introduced me to the “Flowerpot of Truth.” You’re probably asking yourself, “What is that?” Well, a group of us were asked to take these terracotta clay pots for a special “honesty project” and to go through the magazines, newspapers, books that were provided to us and identify words, pictures, all kinds of expressions that we thought […]
Posted by: Betty 3/5/08 at 11:46 am
Lanterns are now so exciting! The styles are so versatile and glamorous. At one time, the lanterns were used to provide lighting for the outside and merely used inside when there was no other means of light. Now, the lanterns are so beautiful and vary in style, color and design to fit the interest, decor and/or needs that the owner hopes […]
Posted by: Betty 2/25/08 at 9:02 pm
Recent Comments