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• Mess to YES: DIY Leaning Floor Mirror with Reclaimed Wood Frame

  

  The IdeaSunlight is a magical elixir — bringing more light into a room will actually make you feel better. It’s true! Scientists have studied the effects of... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Mess to YES: DIY Built-in Coat Rack

  

  The IdeaMy family doesn’t seem to believe that hangers and coats go together, so in each of my last three houses I have created a version of a built-in coat... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Mess to YES: DIY Linen Drumshade Chandelier

  

  The IdeaThis beautiful linen drum shade chandelier jumped out at me as I walked through Innerhall at High Point Market! It was chic and simple and oh so... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 52 Mess to YES Makeovers in 52 Weeks!

  

  Starting this week we are making a big commitment to our Mess to YES videos. You love them and I love making them! Every Thursday all year long we will have a... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• YES Spaces’ 12 Days of Giveaways!

  

  The holidays are upon us!While Santa gears up for his big night, the elves at YES Spaces have been hard at work finding some fantastic gifts to share with you... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Halloween Eye Candy Decor

  

  When I saw this dramatic black dining room in a client’s home I could not resist creating a fun Halloween vignette. I simply collected items from around the... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Pier One Fall Makeover

  

  I was honored to be asked to be part of Pier One’s Blogger Fall Makeover challenge. They sent me a $250 gift card which I used to makeover the living room of on... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Designer Dish from Serving Up Style

  

  I absolutely loved participating in Serving Up Style this year. For those who don’t know, it is a designer showcase and gala benefiting Molly’s Fund Fighting... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Serving Up Style Begins! Oct. 3-6

  

  After quite a few long days, it’s finally arrived! With installations finally wrapping up late last night, Serving Up Style 2013 opened to the public this... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Upcoming YES Spaces Events!

  

  As we push towards the release of episode 2 of our Mess to Yes series, I’m excited to let you know about some of the other exciting events we have coming up thi... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Update! Mess to Yes: Episode 2

  

  It’s been a busy week here in Portland! This weekend we finished shooting Episode 2 of our Mess to Yes Series, this time focusing on reshaping a storage closet... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY: Create a Fall Leaf Garland from Scrapbook Paper

  

  With the first official day of fall fast approaching (September 22nd!), why not set the mood around your house with this easy paper garland? The materials I... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Ask Barbara: What Length Should My Child’s Drapes Be?

  

  Watch our MESS to YES Home Makeover!I was asked by a reader the other day how long the drapes she was purchasing for her son’s bedroom should be. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY: Build a Mobile Craft Table

  

  For this craft table, I took a small storage piece, a table top, some wheels, and table legs that I picked up from my local hardware store. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Extend Summer with Pops of Yellow in Your Decor!

  

  Watch our MESS to YES Home Makeover!Did summer disappear too quickly at your house? I can’t believe it’s already Labor Day, I am not ready for this sunny weathe... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• YES Tested Book Review: Turtle in Paradise

  

  Watch our MESS to YES Home Makeover! Looking for a good book for your child to read to either entertain them as you travel over the Labor day weekend or to... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Sunbrella’s Perspective Atlanta Makes Stylish Living Easy

  

  Watch our MESS to YES Home Makeover!I grew up in a home with white walls, white carpets and formal furnishings. I was an only child who was never allowed to wea... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Mess to YES Preview: A Crafty Closet Makeover

  

  Watch our MESS to YES Home Makeover!We are in pre-production for our next MESS to YES Home Makeover video. (OK, so I only learned the word pre-production when w... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• IKEA’s New Space Age Catalog Helps You Visualize Your Space

  

  Trying to visualize new furniture in a space is one of the most difficult aspects of furnishing a home. You measure, you browse catalogs, you close your eyes an... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY: Upholstered Headboard Techniques

  

  Watch our MESS to YES Home Makeover!For the last Oregon Street of Dreams I created two kid’s bedrooms. My favorite was “The Inventor” a space designed to... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN