Decorating with Burlap
Decorating with BurlapNovember 7, 2013 The holidays are fast approaching and it got me thinking about what is trending this year. Those of us who have been around a while know what’s old becomes new at some point and right now – burlap is all the rage! It is a great, inexpensive & multifunctional fabric. Most people think of burlap as a fall fabric, but you can use it all year long. Lately, I’ve seen it used in weddings, upholstery, picture matting, table setting, lamp shades, drapes, bed skirts the list endless. But back to the holidays. Consider using it as a table runner at...
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Updating Theta House Redecorating a Theta House I had the pleasure of joining the design team for the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation to redecorate the Zeta Tau house on the University of Delaware campus yesterday. The team, headed by Karen Ledbetter and joined by designers who are all Theta alums, provide their expertise pro bono to redecorate various Theta houses throughout the country. What fun to create a beautiful new living space for the sisters of Kappa Alpha Theta. Our theme was based our colors of gold and black and designed in a timeless style but adding youthful accents. The...
Read MoreHow to Stage a Dining Table
If you are selling your home and looking for some staging tips, here is one on staging a dining table. Because you are not setting the table for a meal, you can have some fun creating an appealing look whether your style is minimalist or traditional. If simplicity is the look you are seeking, try a minimalist approach. A simple centerpiece – think large glass vase with blooming dogwood branches or a row of small simple vases with one flower in each are great examples. This style works well with a home that has a modern vibe. Try another look by using unique centerpieces using accents...
Read MoreMix in Acrylic Furniture for a Cool Vibe!
I saw a picture today of acrylic chairs with a farm table and thought – How cool is that look? Mixing in Lucite or acrylic furniture with traditional pieces give a room such a modern vibe! I love it! Many people would hesitate to use acrylic furniture because it looks so contemporary and that may not be their style. But mixing it in as an accent with traditional or transitional pieces provides that decorating edge that makes the space look so current. For example, I like to use either a Lucite table with upholstered pieces or a wood table with acrylic chairs. Acrylic Furniture gives the...
Read MoreCurrent Trends in Home Staging
Current Trends in Home Staging Spring has FINALLY arrived in the Northeast – and not a minute too soon! It is the season when many homeowners plan to place their property on the market. The latest real estate news is positive! The inventories are lower and housing prices are rising. Could real estate finally be out of its long time slump? Let’s count on it! If you are considering placing your home on the market you’ll want to think about some of the ways you can “gain an edge” on the competition and sell your home quickly and for top dollar! Remember Home Staging does follow...
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