Since I was a child I have made pomanders, and have always admired their simple beauty. In addition, the fact they smell dreamy along with being so decorative is a bonus I never take for granted. Over the years I have honed my skills, and come up with some decorative spins on this traditional idea. [...]
Though I am very proud of how lovely our home is, it is obviously lacking when it comes to space for me to primp. Our bathrooms are basically completely void of any counter tops or drawers. And, I am the first to admit that I love the look of them, that is until the morning [...]
I have been told by many a client that they have great difficulty selecting furniture for their abode on their own. Now, while I want them to remain clients, I still feel it is important to assist them to become more comfortable with the decorating process in general. If they need me a little less [...]
A bedroom with a romantic flair is one thing that many of us aspire to someday have to call our very own. It is the idea that it will cost heaps of money, require expert input, and rack up the hours of decorators to make the dream a reality that keeps us at arms length. [...]
A fantastic way to freshen up a space is to bring in some living plants. A quick visit to the nursery, or even farmers market can supply you with beautiful living decorations. It is also a great way to instantly fill in awkward spaces in a room, or accentuate an existing colour scheme. Much like [...]
While elaborate Christmas trees drenched in expensive ornaments and mega watt lights are quite mesmerising, so can a tree sprinkled in natural decorations. Plus, gathering the items and making the ornaments can be a wonderful family activity that might just become a tradition. So, pop some popcorn, and use half in a string of alternating [...]
Perhaps you remember all the different ways your mom would use oilcloth around the house. Seems like that stuff could survive just about anything kids would present it with. Yet, there were very few people who ever thought of oilcloth as a fashion statement, of fashion piece. But, I recently learned that this cloth has [...]
Take an old painting frame and insert and secure a corkboard inside it. Then hang it either on a kitchen wall, or in your childs bedroom. Then as your little one brings home artwork that they created for you affix it to the cork for all to see. Be sure to keep the paintings, drawings, [...]
