Interior Decorating & Home Staging
Ahhh, Valentine’s Day. The day we celebrate the One we Love. I think that’s what we’re doing, is that even right? In any case, we’re celebrating Love. In elementary school, I loved the cute/cheesy valentines cards that were exchanged...well, until it became a competition about … [Read more...]
In case you aren’t completely addicted already, let me hook.you.up - Hometalk is an online community to share home-related projects, ask home-related questions, and be inspired by amazingly talented DIY-ers, bloggers, and professionals. Each week, one blogger is chosen to be In The Bloglight! So, here I am – um, … [Read more...]
There’s such a mix of emotions at the brink of a New Year, isn't there? Excitement and anticipation about what the new year will hold, and a bit reflective and thoughtful about what the past year held. As I look through the Musings posts for 2012, not only is my exhaustion validated, but there’s a ton o’ satisfaction in the projects … [Read more...]
Have you started your Christmas decorating? I have always refused to start decorating or Christmas shopping until December arrived....just one of my thangs. This year, we got started about mid-November on both – and I’m completely converted. The Mister & I have both been so busy with work these last few weeks, and have done the … [Read more...]
A couple years ago, the Mister & I ripped all the carpet off the stairs, added new treads, stained them dark walnut, poly’d them (3 coats), and painted the risers white. The whole hallway was painted (Benjamin Moore) Revere Pewter, one of my all-time favorite neutrals. Every. Single. Spindle. was removed, primed, … [Read more...]
This is the story of how a dreary & sad guest bedroom (that clearly didn’t even deserve sheets, poor dear) became brilliant and dazzling. It was actually even drearier than this ‘Before’ pic, because before ‘Before’, it was still Builder Beige with bad carpet. And now.... New carpet & … [Read more...]
This story is about dressers. And baking – Baking & Dressers. And Sacrifice. So, first, have I ever told you about my friend Dawn’s baking? As in, her world-class, amazingly delicious baking? Cobblers, crisps, brownies, blondies, cookies & cakes – that just show up at my door. I cannot, (and therefore, do not) … [Read more...]
Mirror topped furniture is like instant pizzazz....it’s glam, it’s elegant. It works in just about any decorating style. Modern/contemporary: Eclectic: Vintage: Here’s more proof that a bit o’ sparkle adds awesome to anything.... You can mirror your toes....... You can chrome up your car, ala The … [Read more...]
If you’re immersed in the world of design/decorating blogs, an avid DIY-er, an obsessive Pinner, (or all of the above) it's easy to forget that not everyone is. Quite often during Consultations, I will recommend a re-purposing of certain pieces - new area, new use, some altering, and of course, painting or spray painting. Working … [Read more...]
When I posted about the treasures we found to decorate our Outdoor Spaces, you may recall my disgrace about the peeling porch paint. And if publicly humiliating myself is what it takes to motivate me, then so be it. I painted the porch. SW Black Fox, rolled on 2 coats, took all of 20 minutes. And that led to a fresh coat of white paint on the … [Read more...]
I created the soulstyle 'musings’ as a place to share my passion for color & interior decor, my thoughts & inspirations, and sometimes my life — I'm really glad you're here!
