What a coat of paint can do!I love eclectic pieces of furniture rather than matched when I decorate my own home. Sometimes I paint these finds and other times I strip the original finish and create a custom wash . We recently had to replace this green washed oak dresser in our summer house when we relocated it to our n…
Small details, big impactThere are so many ways to create impact in a space. Sometimes impact is created by subtle additions of colour, textures, or forms or features can be in your face - bold. I tend to sit in the subtle camp. I enjoy finding treasures in a space and then visually connecting them to create points of …
In praise of circlesWhat is the most used shape in home decor? It's the rectangle of course!Tables, sofas, beds, dressers, area rugs etc; even the shape of our rooms are rectangular. When you have that many similar shapes, it is important to bring in another shapes to create some variety in a space. Of course, …
Can you mix metal finishes?I love reader questions because they give me a writing focus a post. So here goes...Can you mix metals in your finishes? The answer is a resounding YES!! You can also match all your finishes. I personally find that a space can look somewhat boring if you choose to slavishly match every metal f…
