Monthly Archives: February 2013

Contemporary Décor: Less is More

February 22, 2013

  What does a contemporary decorating style mean to you? Some may say “modern” or perhaps “minimalist” – but to me those descriptions equal “cold” – and contemporary is anything but! Contemporary is definitely streamlined, simple and fresh, yet also warm and inviting. Marked by clean lines and open architecture, a contemporary home embraces space. […]

What’s your Design Style? Is it Rustic?

February 14, 2013

Which of the following applies to you? A. Empty mason jars are better than full wine bottles. B. Peeling paint is like wrinkles; it implies character, not age. C. You’d rather give up potato chips than antiques. D. “Distressed” is a desirable condition. E. All of the above… and then some. Of course we’re kidding, […]

How to Decorate with White

February 8, 2013

What words come to mind when you think of white? I think ‘crisp’, ‘clean’, ‘fresh’, ‘pure’, ‘light’… and looking out my window on this February day I also think ‘snow’! But dwell for a moment on those adjectives. Wouldn’t you like to bring that serene feeling to your home? Of course! Decorating with all white […]