Rope Decor - Nautical Decorating Ideas
The wonderful thing about rope decor is that it looks good regardless of the season. Although it's typically thought of as a nautical summer decorating idea, rope decor in the fall and winter can take...
View ArticleHow to Bring Outdoor Decor Inside for Fall
Just because the seasons are changing doesn't mean your summertime decorating efforts have to go to waste! Here's how to bring your outdoor decor inside for fall to give it a whole new life in the...
View ArticleHow to Decorate a Modern Living Room with Character
Want a modern space, but not too modern? You can decorate a modern living room with character - without losing the fresh feeling that modern furnishings give you.Pick a few modern pieces of furniture...
View ArticleFarmhouse Kitchen Style
I love the farmhouse kitchen style.Good thing I live in a farmhouse.There's just something about rustic and vintage and weathered and chippy..... topped off with a little charm.Today's farmhouse style...
View ArticleStyling Your Space with the Industrial Chic Design Trend
Oh how I love styling a space with the Industrial Chic design trend! Unless you're living under a rock, you've seen a lot of industrial chic in decor stores, designer portfolios and pretty much all...
View ArticleThe Vintage Charm Design Trend
Design trends come and go but Vintage Charm is timeless and based on classic shapes and designs that never go out of style. While there are contemporary home furnishings that have entered the “classic”...
View ArticleHome Decor Inspired by India - Part 1
Home Decor Inspired by India - Part 1 - Color!There are few places that evoke such a wonderful feeling about the use and application of color as India. Even someone who fears the use of color can be...
View ArticleGet the Look: Martyn Lawrence-Bullard's Global Style
From Suzanis as headboards to a pair of Moroccan poufs near a sofa piled high with pillows upholstered in Turkish rugs, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard has global style. He practically defines the word...
View ArticleDesign Inspiration: Brazil
I have found a new design inspiration - Brazil! I just got back from a few days in Rio and have a new muse. There are so many ways to view the city and their eye on design. There is a fabulous mix of...
View ArticleModern Lighting for Modern Interiors
What does 'modern' mean to you? As is so often the case with words that see a lot of use, the exact criteria for 'modern' can be nebulous. But when it comes to modern interiors, a few basic tenets do...
View Article5 Ways to Add Brass Lighting in the Kitchen
After falling out of favor for over at least two decades since the '70s and '80s, brass lighting in the kitchen has made a comeback over the last few years. While mid-century lighting styles have been...
View ArticleTravel Destinations as Design Inspiration: Europe
Travel destinations can change your life and offer new perspectives on how you view design. Inspiration is abound everywhere in the world, and this post is the first of two showing the design...
View Article3 Modern Office Ideas - Eclectic, Glamour, and Organic
When you spend countless hours in your office like I do, it should be a place that you can at least enjoy aesthetically. Investing in a few pieces to make your office emulate your style will be well...
View ArticleHometalk & Lamps Plus Holiday Challenge Winners!
We're thrilled to announce the winners of our Hometalk & Lamps Plus Holiday Challenge 2013! There were so many great entries that we selected 3 winners plus 5 outstanding honorable mentions. Each...
View ArticleFour Entry Lighting Ideas
Someone wise once said....you never get a second chance to make a first impression.Your front door agrees.Especially when it comes to entry lighting ideas.Paint, greenery, accessories, house numbers,...
View Article3 Stylish Desk Fans to Beat the Late Summer Heat
For many of you out there, fall has started. The leaves have started to turn, it's starting to cool down and you're breaking out your fall weather essentials in your closet and your home. Unfortunately...
View ArticleTravel Destinations as Design Inspiration: Asia
There is nothing more exotic and exciting than the multicultural design inspiration to be found within the various travel destinations of Asia. I have selected India and China as two fabulous examples....
View ArticleHome Decor Inspired by India - Part 2
Home Decor Inspired by India - Part 2 - Shape!The amount of attention paid to architectural detail in India is amazing! It's easy to be inspired by India and translate the beautiful details into your...
View ArticleExclusive Indoor Fountains from Bluworld and Lamps Plus
Fountains bring a calming, natural element to your decor year-round, and we're pleased to announce the launch of our collection of exclusive indoor fountains with Bluworld. Each design features natural...
View ArticlePantone's Color of Spring 2014 – Dazzling Blue
I’m a blue jeans and boots girl but I never liked blue in my home.Too traditional, too typical, too boring … I thought.Then a funny thing happened that had me singing the blues in my house. I found a...
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