One of the most popular elements for remodeling I have found is a fireplace mantel and surround. If you are planning to clad your fireplace wall element in tile or stone, this tip is crucial to make it look intentional and well designed.
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Texas Hill Country Weekend - Stay at This Charming Inn!
This charming inn in the Texas hill country was a treat for a recent weekend stay. We were surprised when we arrived that this was exactly the same place we stayed some 20+ years ago when we came to this area with our kids. I liked the property then, a more basic, bare bones motel, but I really loved it this time. Come and take a look….
Read MoreHow To Make Your Boring, All-White Kitchen Look Alive!
Kitchens with white cabinets; white marble counters; white tile backsplash; white mouldings and walls; and maybe a wood floor: Where’s the visual interest? Can we make a white kitchen more interesting without a big redo?
Read MoreStyling Advice for Consoles and a Stone Fireplace Mantel
I’m sharing some styling advice and the accessories that I recommended in a recent Q & A for two consoles and a stone fireplace mantel.
I think you might find this helpful too, as it deals primarily with the underlying color tone of the stone as far as what dictated the accessories and a piece of furniture she had.
Some good general decorating ideas to go by….
Read MoreDesigner Approved Picture Frames For Your Bookcase, Tabletop or Dresser
This is one item you typically DON’T see designers purchasing for their clients when they accessorize their homes at the end of an installation.
Have you ever seen picture frames out on tabletops, in bookcases or on dressers in a designer’s portfolio? Well, today I’m sharing picture frame buying and arranging tips and have lots of frames to share!
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