Archive for 'Home Design' Category
Mom Whisperer: Organizing your family’s ‘landing pad’
Guest post by Vikki Spencer ‘Tis the season for getting organized. Can’t miss the bins, crates, shelves, baskets and boxes all promising the perfect closet, laundry room or landing space. So we buy one storage container – or four. We brainstorm a faux Brady Bunch house organized top to bottom. For the most part, we [...]
Mamas Tip of the Day: Plants You Can’t Kill
By Gwen There’s a running joke at my house that I’m a plant killer. Mine is the black thumb of vegetative death. So when I ran across an article titled “Houseplants Even You Can’t Kill,” it got my attention, and I had to share it. For my fellow plant killers who like plant life but [...]
10 Steps to the Perfect Patio
By Teresa Huddleston, owner of Huddleston Designs The great thing about having a patio is that, not only does it give you a place to enjoy the outdoors, it can also be a true extension of your home. You’ve heard the phrase “bring the outside in.” When you’re decorating a patio, you should also “bring [...]
How to Avoid The Top 5 Decorating Mistakes
When a new client calls me, typically it’s because something about their home’s interior doesn’t feel or look quite right, but they’re having a hard time putting a finger on what’s not working and an even harder time fixing it. In about 95 percent of cases, their décor dilemma results from a few common problems. [...]
