What it is: In some ways, cottage design is as much a frame of mind as it is an approach to decorating. There’s an everyday ease from how it celebrates imperfections, regular treasures and combined families of furniture. Cottages are inclined to be modest, unpretentious and full of heart — traits most of us are Read more about So That Your Is: Cottage[…]
Winter is upon us, so let us embrace the charm and also expanse of the colour which defines this year: cool and lovely white. White has the capability to magnify spaces, creating the illusion of a bigger home. Here, designers have extended using white beyond walls and applied it to flooring, ceilings and even furniture. Read more about Winter Wonderland: White's Beauty[…]
With more people working from home in 2011, finding room for a house office turned into a necessity. Smart solutions for multi-purpose spaces, little spaces, and approaches to incorporate storage were in the very top of ers’ priority lists. While there are a few fantasy offices in the combination, all of them have easy-to-accomplish decorating Read more about Readers' Choice: The Best 20 Home Providers of 2011[…]
Mixing patterns can be hard enough without having to combine different design styles too. Sticking to 4 basic steps in choosing patterns can facilitate the confusion. With this particular pattern play I wanted to show you how you can combine a traditional pattern with modern prints. I think this selection of stripes, geometrics, polka dots Read more about Pattern Play: Mix Prints to Get a Traditional-Modern Look[…]
British designer Reiko Kaneko functions with a very traditional English substance — bone china. Normally reserved for good table settings or higher society tea parties, Kaneko uses bone china in more playful and regular applications. Coffee mugs, eggcups, and even shot glasses are all carefully molded from this delicate substance. Her minimalist design has a Read more about Tastemaker: Meet Reiko Kaneko's Modern China[…]
Persian rugs are lovely, mysterious and show-stopping bits that can endure for centuries. Deciding on the most suitable one from so many choices can be challenging. Continue reading for hints on what to be aware of and how to find the most rug out of your shopping dollar. Persian rugs are investments. Be ready to Read more about How to Shop for a Persian Rug[…]
Toys can get so annoying so quickly. Since having children, I’ve made it a point to avoid big box toy stores in all price. Even the toy aisles at super markets are a giant eyesore filled with battery-operated, commercially driven, nasty vinyl toys. Toys don’t have to be that way. They can be adorable, informative, Read more about Guest Groups: 19 Decorative Toys[…]