A Blast from the Past
A couple of weeks ago while working at the Thrift Shop someone donated a 1969 House and Garden Magazine. I […]
Category: Decorating
No Demo Primary Bedroom/Bringing Miss Matched Furniture Together
A Primary Bedroom with miss matched furniture from antique to mid modern to contemporary. How do you bring them together? Come see.
How to Layer a Cabinet for Optimal Visual Interest
As I started taking down Christmas I decided I wasn’t quite ready to lose the decor on the Welsh Cupboard. […]
Decking the Halls
We’re decking the halls over here. Get a sneak peak as to what I’ve been up to.
Fall Decorating Quick Fixes in the Kitchen
I don’t know about you but, for me cleaning doesn’t happen in the summer. Of course everything get’s picked up […]
Interior Design for Awkward Foyers
Do you have a grand majestic foyer, big enough for a round center table? A medium sized foyer big enough […]
Enter Christmas
There once was a boy who loved to build. Using his hands was always the thing that kept him going. […]
Decking the Halls
Well the silly season has finally started over here. I know, I’m way behind but it takes time to get […]
Best Laid Plans for 8 – NOT!
Ok just a quick post. As if you haven’t had enough of Thanksgiving Tables there is just one more. Remember […]
How To Style A China Cabinet – Part II
We were traveling In Natchez MS recently. What fun shopping, antiquing, and of course we had to tour Rosalie House. […]
Strange Things You Acquire After 2 1/2 Weeks on the Road
First let’s talk about best intentions! I promised Part ll on How to Style a China Cabinet and I will […]
18th Annual Lauritzen Gardens Antique Show
I promised a post on antiquing in Okoboji which I will get back to. But first I wanted to give […]
At last, a new fabric for the deck!
Several years ago on arriving home from Charleston SC I went over and purchased new furniture for the deck. What […]
“CLUTTERCORE” THE NEW BUZZ WORD
What’s in a name? Why do we feel the need to “Label” everything. Farmhouse, French Country, Grand Millenial, Minimalist, Maximalist […]
A Bit About Transferware/So Much More Than Dishes
Some call it Transferware some call it Staffordshire. Staffordshire refers to the Region in England where the clay was right […]
Going Against the Grain / Design Trends
Can good design still be good design if it isn’t the flavor of the moment? When clients ask me what […]
What’s on the Agenda for 2021
Fix the coat closet to be a bit more functional for kitchen over flow brooms and mops. Not very glamorous […]
2020 Things Accomplished, Hard Decisions, and Small Victories
After losing my mom in May of 2019 life changed quite a bit. I had to resign my design position […]
Christmas Lower Level
Our lower level room is where all our celebrations happen. It’s also become the place where the grand boys watch […]
Fox Hollow Bedroom
The snow is coming down and the wind is rattling the windows so I thought it was a good time […]
Living Room Christmas Tour
Welcome to my Living Room. I gave a glimpse of the Welsh Cupboard so here is the rest of the […]
Christmas in the Welsh Cupboard
Before I start making my Christmas cards (I know crazy right) I wanted to give you a glimpse into my […]
Composition and Balance
As I’ve been slogging my way thru Christmas Decorations and creating Focal Points I came upon something yesterday while doing […]
Focal Points
In the design world we so frequently talk about Focal Points. What is a Focal Point? It can be many […]
The Evolution of Country Style
So don’t go running for the hills! As a designer, I always hesitate to put a label on personal style. […]
Working with Smalls
Accessorizing for the “Normal” Size Home Not everyone has a huge home with 10-12’ ceilings or lofty 20’ tall great […]
