As early as the late 15th century, the world was introduced to the paneled room: insulating the structure and protecting the home owners from severe drafts and cold weather. [caption id="attachment_16881" align="alignnone" width="589"] Glazed paneling by Segreto Finishes. Designer Kara Childress.[/caption] Source Becoming more decorative, intricately carved bosieries...
Good morning to all my design-enthusiast friends!! With the Houston building boom, we are working on so many new construction projects -- with so many unique and fun ideas! [caption id="attachment_16280" align="alignnone" width="589"] Make new doors look reclaimed![/caption] From the full wall of tile above the stove,...
You know how one thing leads to another when redoing your home and the little things sometimes make the biggest difference?? That little thing for me was towels -- bath towels, bath mats, kitchen towels, cleaning towels. Some hand-me-downs from one's grandmother are worth keeping, as...
No matter where you live, I hope something is blooming in your garden. By August, gardens in Houston are struggling in the heat, but I am happy to report that my roses and lavender are alive and well! I buy big heads of white hydrangea...
With summer time in full force and so many people away to escape the heat, we have had fun completing projects while our vacationing clients are away!!! [caption id="attachment_16283" align="alignnone" width="488"] Stenciled Ceiling![/caption] It's so exciting to see their faces as we reveal the new space! In a small...
With so many great organizational tips from Pinterest and bloggers, I couldn't wait to redo my pantry/bar/butler's area to gain more space. In this "before" photo, the closed door is my original pantry. At no more than 2.5 ft by 3 ft, it was neither big...
A staple in the scenic hills of France and England, there are few herbs with as long and rich a history as lavender! Source I have always loved the fragrance, look and color of these pretty bundles, so imagine my surprise when I learned that there were...
I spent the last weekend in June in Dallas. With a co-worker and a sister-in-law in tow, I road tripped to the Dallas Market Center for one of my favorite events -- shopping at market! Goodness! It is always so overwhelming to walk in and look...
Before our recent home renovation, I had my back staircase and game room filled with collections of framed family photographs. For our new look, I decided to simplify and use framed photos going only up the staircase, so ...
I am so sorry that I haven't updated you on our house renovations! It just seemed as though stacks of furniture were moving from room to room, dust was flying, and the decision-making was never-ending!!...