Buying on a Budget
Once you have your plan in place and you know what existing pieces you are using for your home, it’s time to make a shopping list for those items you need to purchase. It’s important to never pay full price if you are on a strict budget. Using coupon codes online from sites like Retailmenot.com are a great starting point. But there is a risk to shopping online if you’ve never seen the product. Buy online if you can get free shipping or return without a shipping fee. Here are...
Read MoreDo it Yourself Design: Have a Plan
A lot of people have a difficult time figuring out how to design their home on their own. Of course, that’s why I became a designer, so that I could help! I love empowering people who don’t have the budget to hire a professional. I’m going to be talking a lot about my tips for Money Saving Decor at the Daytona Beach Home Show this Saturday. But here’s a sneak peak: Before you start, have a PLAN! Think like a designer if you can’t afford to hire one. Follow these...
Read MoreWe bought a house!
Dreams do come true! The reason why I love interior design is because I am so emotional about the home. I always wanted that “room of my own” – a safe place somewhere in the world that I could return to. In my dreams, this room would call me like a beacon– no matter where I was and what was happening in my life, it would engulf me upon my return like a warm, cashmere blanket. We moved a bunch when I was growing up, always looking for a stable place after my family...
Read MoreDream in Style
Have you ever fallen in love… with a bed??! It happens to me on a regular basis. All is well in my world until I stumble upon furniture that looks uber custom but isn’t. I melt, I swoon, I MUST HAVE IT! Deep breath. This Pondicherry bed from Serena and Lily does not disappoint. The lines are so curvy, luscious and femme. But if you cover it in Tobacco Linen there is an entirely masculine flavor. I love the Bark Diamond or Navy Spade fabrics...
Read MoreAccessorize with Letters
I found some very fun wall accessories in my Grandin Road catalog of all places. I love to shop big box retailers for interesting stuff. It’s almost always a tad cheaper than the real thing, and sometimes it looks just as cool. I’m obsessed with typesetting, fonts, and graphics in general. The bigger the better! These Oversized antique metal letters fit the bill, and the largest size comes in at 24 inches. Not to mention the price is right at $29-$69. Me...
Read MoreToday’s Favorite Fake-Out
Looking for a fab knockoff of a Florence Knoll sofa? This morning in my pre-coffee haze I found a whopper of a deal. The Spezia Sofa from Chiasso is very chic and oh so retro, and for $598 who could go wrong (when an actual Knoll is $7,000-$9000)? Mama wants me some tweed post modern styling at a fraction of the...
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