Sneak Peek: Office
My office went from nothing to something special in about 5 hours yesterday. Total dollars spent = $45, and 40 of that was for this behemoth...I have to run off now to a furniture auction I just heard about called Dixon's in Crumpton, MD. It's supposed to be amazing. But please come back tomorrow f…
Z Gallerie Aluminum Table (and Accessories Sale)
For those you bummed about missing out on the aluminum side tables I blogged about before, Z Gallerie has them for $99. If you buy them now with the promotion code M20, you'll get an extra 20% off.What else am I loving that's on sale now at Z Gall?Palmer Stool ($129.95 pre-sale price)Ceramic Pineapp…
Fun With Photoshop
I love the direction this client's family room is going in. So bright and fun! Here's a little photoshop mock up for you:Before:After:Isn't it crazy what a little wallpaper and some accessories can do for a room - even when they're just photoshopped in?? Can't wait to show you pictures of the actu…
Black Interior Front Door
Looking for a quick and inexpensive way to spruce up your entry this weekend?When I was helping with my mom's living room updates, we decided to painted the inside of her front door black and we both love the difference it's made in the room. Suddenly her front door has a presence...BeforeAfterThis …
Latex vs Oil-Based Paint
Reader Sarah recently emailed me with pictures of her pair of beat up Bentwood chairs that she's looking to fix up. She was hoping to get advice on upholstery and painting the frames.She wanted these chairs to really pop. Since she only has a pair, my suggestions were on the bolder side. I thought i…
Hardware Obsession
I completely fell in love with this credenza posted a few weeks ago on Design*Sponge. I love the blue painted finish, but I really LOVE the amazing brass hardware. The image was filed away in my brain for future reference...Every Tuesday and Friday here in Dover, there is a flea market called Spence…
Folding Screens
Comcast came this afternoon (hallelujah). While a week and a half without internet was horrible, I must admit that there were some very nice aspects of not being "connected" all the time.On Saturday I drove up to Philadelphia to meet up with a client for some shopping. We had great luck at a tiny li…
The Question of the Week Is...
How did people get ANYTHING done before the internet?!??We are still offline at my house and will be through next Monday if you can believe it. {Comcast is ridiculous sometimes}In better news,Little Green Notebook was on the Washington Post BlogWatch again today (so fun!)And this cute little (well,…
Easy Pelmet Boxes
Many of you asked about the pink pelmet boxes in my girls' room and I’ve been so excited to share the mini-tutorial! It’s an easy and inexpensive one!Two of the three windows in the bedroom were obstructed by furniture, so curtain panels (my default window treatment) weren’t really an option. I thou…