Drapery puddles - do you love them or would you leave them? via Jon Howard I know that many of you aren't quite sure what "drapery puddle "means. To me that has always meant any drapery that is longer than just touching the floor. So anything that...
You've probably gathered by now that I am a travel junkie. I love to visit new places and experience new cultures. It's an addiction. I also feel that these experiences help to influence my eye and broaden my scope and opinions as an Interior Designer....
While there is no end to the design inspiration you can find online, there is nothing quite like the joy you’ll find when having some of most beautiful interior design coffee table books close at hand. These large format books are not only full of...
I have recently returned from a European trip visiting Budapest and Amsterdam. It's Tulip season in Holland, so we did the proper touristy thing and took a day trip to Keukenhof Gardens. Keukenhof is known as the "Garden of Europe" and boasts a full 7,000,000...
I am currently working on a very fun and interesting project that involves both Architectural Salvage and Commissioning Custom Furniture. Before embarking on both aspects of this project, I came across two wonderful articles from Colorado Homes and Lifestyles Magazine. Here are 10 Things You...
Hi! I’m Joanna, a writer with Arcadian Lighting, a go-to source for all things lighting, including awesome light fixtures. I love my job, but to be honest it doesn’t seem like work at all. I spend my days searching the web for lovely interiors and...
Black - the darkest of dark colors. In many cases it's a staple - a stable and safe bet. In other applications it's bold and daring. Would you paint your walls black? Would you dare cover the largest surface in any room in black? Black...
Choosing the right floral decorations will add the perfect ambiance to a modern home, and can turn any room from ordinary to extraordinary. Bring pictures of each room in your home with you to the florist. The visualization of each room will help a person...
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you may be making dinner or hotel reservations or picking out a new dress for the occasion. Make Valentine’s Day that much more special this year by decorating a room for the holiday. Flower Arrangements, Bouquets, and Centerpieces A simple, floral...
Full Text of Atlantic Electric Supply's Obituary for the 100W Bulb: Lamp, Hundred Watt The light of Hundred Watt burned out on Jan. 1, leaving the world a little darker but with more energy. Hundred Watt was eliminated by an industry in which he was once revered...
Hi all! I’m Susi and I write as a guest blogger for DesignShuffle.com, a fabulous social media site that promotes interior designers from around the world and their work. My writing focuses on things I'm passionate about: interior design, home furnishings, gardening and art. I'm...
Some argue that using one pattern on multiple surfaces in a room creates an optical illusion of spaciousness. But I want to know, would you Love it or Leave it? Do you have a tiny room? Would you try this to create spaciousness? All Photos via...