Makeovers
Sneak Peeks & Current Project Updates
Hey All! I know I’ve been off for a couple of weeks. Took a vacation & got the new group of students going for the spring 2021 session of
May 15, 2021
The Saturday Blog
Fresh Classic
3 Steps to Successfully Use Vintage Decor in Your Forever Home
Last Masterclass is today (Saturday) at 10 AM EST! (And when I say “successfully,” I mean that the resulting design doesn’t end up looking like the consignment
April 24, 2021
Makeovers
How to Be Your Own Decorator
A number of years ago, I wrote an email titled something along the lines of, “How to be your own decorator.” It introduced a long-ago blog post that deconstructed
April 17, 2021
Fresh Classic
A New Designer Collection for a Big Box Store, and I Love It!
Did I just say that I LOVE a Big Box Store collection?????? Yes, you heard correctly. 😉 via Instagram As I’ve said in the past,
April 10, 2021
Art
Artist on my Radar: Catherine M. Elliott — Let All Creation GLOW!
“Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” — Algernon Charles Swinburne “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s Party!’” — Robin Williams I’m not quite sure how I
April 3, 2021
Design Dilemma
3 TIPS to Avoid Measurement Mistakes with Your Tables & Chairs!
Hey all! Three super important tips today if you’re planning any spaces with a table & chairs — your kitchen eating area, dining room, a game corner, or your
March 27, 2021
Design Dilemma
How to Create a Fail-Proof Floor Plan (& Never Buy a “Too-Big Sofa” Again!)
We moved into our Forever Home, which we named Maple Rest, 10 years ago this summer. It’s amazing to think that nearly a decade has passed since then!
March 20, 2021
LIghting
Our Lighting Plan for Project HGD Summer Sunsets
Things are progressing at Project HGD Summer Sunsets! Construction is going up, and we just finalized the lighting plan. If you remember this blog post from last
March 6, 2021
Art
Artist on my Radar: Donna Walker — A “Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
If you looked at my Instagram feed, you would find I follow almost as many artists as I do designers. Much as with decorating, where I bemoan the fact
February 27, 2021
Kitchens
My Kitchen “Chopping” Zone & Knife Drawer Station
In the comments on last week’s post reviewing my AGA Elise range, reader Julie S. asked how/where I did my chopping and prep work, as my wall only allows
February 13, 2021
Kitchens
My Review of the AGA Elise Range — One Year Later
This post is a SUPER long time in coming. Part of that delay is because I had grand dreams of making some amazing meal, taking pictures, and having some
February 6, 2021
Makeovers
Sneak Peek: Project HGD Modern Rustic, a 1740 Colonial Meets Montana
Hey there! Today I’m back with a sneak peek of a project I’m currently working on — Project HGD Modern Rustic. The main part of the house was built
January 23, 2021
