Inspiration is everywhere and, quite often covered with layer of dust or grime. Using an older (or quality made to look older) piece adds character and instant history to any space. A little old can go a long way. Accessorizing…
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Swedish Sublime
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Ikat…It’s All That!
Ikat fabrics are beautiful, timeless, and fun to use throughout the home. Ikat designed fabrics can be incorporated into many design schemes. These fabrics can be huge help when working to achieve either a cool or warm feeling space…
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Table Top Inspiration
Colorful desert and salad plates may add a touch of whimsy elegance to the table. However, over usage of patterns similar to this (with its matching cups, saucers, etc.) can easily become an unwanted fussy look. It’s best to own…
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Padded Headboard Decor
Padded headboards are ideal solutions for many bedroom decorating dilemmas. They can be big space savers, create a cozy sleeping sanctuary, and upholstered as the primary inspiration or simply take a supporting role. A fully upholstered headboard is very often…
Living With An Oriental
A Persian Rug like this one can be picked up for under $1,000 at auction. Keep in mind the scale of your room and the orientation of the rug and furniture placement. I like a rug with good overall wear…
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Mixing With Rust(ic) Art
I like finding interesting objects like this large piece and using them as sculptural art. For best success, counter the rustic by using finer features throughout the balance of your space. This helps the piece stand out and will eliminate…
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I See Angels
Smashed glazed pottery and porcelain are used like crushed gravel paving at Angel Foods parking lot in Provincetown, MA. I draw inspiration from the overall dull-white glaze color and history of these broken bits as well as the miles of…
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