My fave chain store items

May 17, 2012
My fave chain store items

I read “A chain? Don’t let it hold you back,” in The Washington Post’s May 3 Local Living section, with much delight. Why? Because I tend to believe that a well-designed home is created from many sources, some of which may be furniture chain stores. Like the article says, it’s all in how you use [...]

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Design phobias: dealing with your fear of color

April 26, 2012
Design phobias: dealing with your fear of color

I recently returned from a wonderful cruise to Bermuda. Aside from the company, my favorite part of the trip was the colors found in Bermuda. From the teal water to the soft pink beaches, this tiny island did not disappoint. Color speaks to me and I am always drawn to pleasing combinations. You probably also [...]

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the 3 layers of kitchen lighting ~ guest blog post

April 16, 2012
the 3 layers of kitchen lighting ~ guest blog post

I’ve been talking a lot lately about designing a kitchen you will love for 30 years. With classic design choices and great lighting, I believe this is possible. To speak to the lighting aspect of your kitchen design I asked Brad Lindsay, with LED Kitchen Lights, to give you some tips for achieving great kitchen [...]

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The colors I love this month ~ lavender & lilac

April 12, 2012
The colors I love this month ~ lavender & lilac

Maybe it’s the gardens in bloom or the warm air, but I am loving lavender and lilac this month. These colors add a touch of softness to any room and like many colors, can be used in large quantities or in small pops. I love these colors paired with navy blue, cream, gray, black & [...]

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Trash to treasure ~ WOW furniture makeovers

March 27, 2012
Trash to treasure ~ WOW furniture makeovers

I am always amazed at what can be done to discarded furniture to make it sing. I love the idea of reusing cast off furnishing to create a one-of-a-kind piece for your home. It’s recycling, it allows you to have a completely custom piece and it’s usually pretty darn affordable! Here are a few projects [...]

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Green tips for your home office

March 22, 2012
Green tips for your home office

So many people are working from home these days. Whether you run your own business out of your home office, stay home to run your household or telecommute for a company, you can benefit from these tips for greening up your home office. Some practical tips as spring, our greenest season, begins! I threw in [...]

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trash to treasure, small items = huge difference

March 19, 2012
trash to treasure, small items = huge difference

Ah, the sounds of Spring are filling the warm, breezy air! It makes me want to get in the garden and freshen things up and it makes me think of spring cleaning. That cleaning can often lead to transforming! In thinking of my “trash to treasure” challenge posted this month, I’ve rounded up some great [...]

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april’s picks ~ kitchen lighting

March 12, 2012
april's picks ~ kitchen lighting

Lighting can often be an overlooked feature in a room — especially in a kitchen remodel or renovation, where you are already spending a lot of money on cabinets, counter tops and appliances. But, aside from the obvious need to see what you are doing while in the kitchen, if you are going to invest [...]

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Trash to treasure ~ share to win!

March 7, 2012
Trash to treasure ~ share to win!

Last month I completed my favorite-ever “trash to treasure” project that I worked on with a fabulous client. We restored life to an old china cabinet  and now it’s the focal point of this young couple’s first home! This month I’d like you to share your “trash to treasure” projects with me and my readers! [...]

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AFP Interiors’ Washington Post’s HouseCalls design

March 5, 2012
AFP Interiors' Washington Post's HouseCalls design

I love The Washington Post’s HouseCalls section in their Thursday “Living” section. I’ve been the featured designer there 3 times, with the most recent time being Feb. 8, 2012 (and I am just getting around to blogging about it, can you believe it?). I want to show you the design and give you some behind-the-scenes [...]

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