AGING GRACEFULLY IN PLACE Part II.
By Erin Vostilal
When my mother decided to remodel her home and add a second story, I was able to convince her to take some simple steps now so that she can plan to age in place, in her own home.
Some easy updates now would make her home elegant and comfortable for an able-bodied and active [...]
How to Hire (And Work With) a Designer
If you’ve ever done your own design project, you know that it can easily become frustrating, leaving you collapsed in a heap of catalogs, fabric swatches and paint samples. Whether you are mired in fabric choices and furniture selection, don’t know any vendors, or can’t stick to your budget, a design project can be a [...]
The Art Of Hanging…Art
Hanging art is the final touch, the last piece of a puzzle to making a room beautiful.
And it is, well, an art form. It can also be the most difficult and frustrating part of decorating. But with a few simple pointers, and lots of daring creativity, you can feel confident to pick up that hammer [...]
With Summer Behind Us, Time To Get Organized
Summer is over, the kids are back in school, and life seems to have suddenly gone into overdrive as calendars quickly fill up with the kids’ activities and fall events. A house that was once efficient and organized in the lull of the summer months can at once become cluttered and disorganized.
It’s not [...]
Defeating The Dorm Room Doldrums
Dorm room décor has changed a lot since I wandered the hallowed halls of matriculation. Back then, it was all we could do to cover up the cinderblock walls with Janes Addiction or Johnny Depp posters (he has staying power, no?). Generally speaking, decorating a dorm room is pretty simple, since much of the furniture [...]
Kick up your Home Decor in Extraordinary Ways
I am taking the opportunity this week to answer some readers’ design questions. From a kitchen that needs freshening, to a home that just needs a few added accessories to really make it look great, there are simple solutions for everyone.
So let’s roll up our sleeves and get into it.
Katie has a small, cramped kitchen [...]
The Powder Room – Your Chance to get Really Creative
Last week I shared the experience of a budget-friendly update to an outdated kitchen. Now it’s time to address the client’s old and drab powder room.
The powder room is a perfect space to really let loose and get creative. Generally, guests spend less than five minutes in the powder room, so they don’t have time [...]
Rescuing A Kitchen From The Grips Of Bad Decorating
One of my first and dearest clients told me she was finally ready to tackle a much-needed update of her kitchen, which had last been remodeled in the early 1990s. Two years ago, when we first discussed the idea, our plans for the kitchen were grand! But since then, the economy has tanked, and my [...]
The dog days of summer – time to spruce up your home!
I recently received a call from a friend who was at wit’s end with her adorably small, but dingy apartment. With the heat of August came a restlessness and the urge to do some serious sprucing up in her apartment. She wanted to make her environment productive, peaceful and beautiful. With the desperation of Princess [...]
Make Your Guests Feel Like They’re At Home
Every summer, without fail, there is a steady stream of visitors to our house. This means we have a revolving door when it comes to our guest room. There is nothing more thoughtful than offering up a nice retreat for your visiting friends and family. With this in mind, and a few extra little luxuries, [...]
