Okay, I know that they Sydney Opera House is a gross example of roofs, but quite the cool one! We visited the Opera House in Australia in 2009 and what an amazing memory. It is curved, white and MASSIVE! But here is a little bit more realistic advice on roofing. It is very rare in… Continue reading Tuesday’s Talk: Roofs!
Author: Amy Dutton
How to Finish a Ceiling?
Look up! And what do you see? We often don’t think about the material selection of the ceiling but it is worth a few minutes at least to… think. Because it is typically a large amount of square footage, it can be expensive to finish your ceiling in anything else but drywall, but perhaps consider adding… Continue reading How to Finish a Ceiling?
Friday’s Find: Gee’s Bend Rug
Feet friendly rugs are important not only for your feet but also for your floors. They hold so much power! They can be the focus or sit back into the background. I always suggest looking at rugs before you determine the theme of the space. Make sure it works with scale, proportion, focus and flow.… Continue reading Friday’s Find: Gee’s Bend Rug
Throwback Thursday: Your Grandmother’s Garden?
There is something very reminiscent about cutting flowers for a vase, especially in the fall. Hydrandeas remind me of the bright huge flowers of my grandmother’s garden in Berkeley, CA. They amazed me as a child that so many flowers created one powerful bloom. Then I learned how to dry them by hanging them upside down… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Your Grandmother’s Garden?
How to Deck Out Your Patio
Outdoor seating can make or break a space! Maximize the use of your space for function and flow. How about some suggestions: 1) BEFORE you create the space, go shopping and decide what furniture you will be putting in the space. Determine your budget for this for the overall budget, then shop. We knew that… Continue reading How to Deck Out Your Patio
How to Make a Small Bedroom Look Great
Master Bedrooms are intimate spaces that are also intended for relaxing and rejuvenating. In all honesty, it is always the absolute bottom of everyones list of priority. Why? Because it is personal, feels selfish and not visible to the public. BUT, I’m here to tell you that it is important to your mental health to… Continue reading How to Make a Small Bedroom Look Great
Fabric of the Week: Elle
Inspired by the New Zealand Maori native design, this fabric blends the graphic and nature to create an Organic Modern pattern. The design is a spiritual design symbolizing eternity. The cross replicates many religions crosses while the other flowing lines represents mountains and rivers to create an eternal line that does not end. This rich with Maori… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Elle
Throwback Thursday: Claim the Reclaimed!
Embrace the old! Using reclaimed products is a wonderful way to add dimension and history to your home. This renovated home dates to 1910 but it didn’t have interesting woodwork. Not a problem, we added it! The beadboard, baseboard, balusters, railing and newel post are all from Old House Parts in Kennebunk, Maine but from… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Claim the Reclaimed!
Add Light to Shabby Chic
I currently have a client who defines the eclectic elegance of Shabby Chic. It is fun and inspiring to work with her and see how her taste works. She is drawn to classic looks that have a flair of different, rustic and original movement. It’s great to have a client who is able to look… Continue reading Add Light to Shabby Chic