Holiday coloursAre you a person who sees certain colour combinations which immediately evoke holiday connections, e.g.,red and green, orange and black, yellow and purple? I am, and as a result there are colour schemes I find difficult to live with because the cultural connections override the beauty of the combi…
Mirror, mirrorI keep a list of ideas for possible post topics and near the top is an exploration of mirrors in home decor. Well, that's one post I won't be writing because one of my favourite decorating sites, Your Decorating Hotline, has an excellent post on this topic. It covers the gamut from why use mirrors…
Thursday Tip #6- simple centerpiecesKeep it simple...Dinner parties can stress the budget. I like to have simple arrangements for the table and that usually involves fresh flowers . Rather than large bouquets which are tall and obstruct views, think about simple ways to use flowers or leaves in a repetition.Hosta leaves are one of m…
It's all about scaleIn recent weeks I've spent quite a bit of time looking for coffee and end tables for clients. Getting the style and size right to work with the rest of the furniture in the space takes quite a bit of juggling and an understanding of standard furniture sizes.The standard height of a coffee table…
At Home: An ocean getawayAs a child I often imagined how a house would look on the inside as I drove or walked about the town where I lived. I'm assuming I'm no different from most people. My Open Doors series of posts will fill the need to peek inside everyday homes- not the grand designs of decor magazines, but interes…
Thursday Tip #5- Use geometryHouzzMost furniture is predominantly rectangular. When you're adding accents it's good to include circular shapes to play against the strong horizontal and vertical lines. The basket, table, wooden goblet and medallions work wonderfully with this sofa (which is not as squared off as most). The…
Seen through a windowTravelling allows you to broaden your horizons in many ways. You get to experience different cultures, climates, foods and transportation systems. While many things stay the same from country to country, there are also subtle differences in many of these areas. One of my favourite things to do w…
Paint it blueWhile I was in the UK recently I was struck by the number of blue doors I saw. Where I live I have a difficult time convincing someone to go with a blue door, sometimes navy, but never a vibrant blue. Blue was also a constant accent colour I saw in France and Greece. Is it a cultural or climate…
Thursday Tip #4- Layering accessoriesLaura Martin BovardWhat do you have in your house that your friends don't have? What personal touches make your house into a home? Accessories may be small but they have a big punch in decor. This is an area where you should strive for personality plus. Choose things that mean something to you or …