Kerrysteele

LATEST ARTICLES ( 398 )

• This and That

  

  Last week, I mentioned that I have reluctantly joined the smartphone world with my iphone. The most interesting part so far, is the quality of the camera. Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DIY Done

  

  Earlier this year I teased you with a non-New Year's resolution but a January resolution. Well, it might be March but I am done. I also did a post on block... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Friday Inspiration

  

  This Manhattan loft satisfies, for me, the quintessential urban space with huge windows and an eclectic mix of art, furnishings and architectural detail. I... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• When I Was a Kid...

  

  This a post about sources of inspiration. Its a winding path I am taking here but bear with me. Detail of forsythia painting when I was 4 or 5 I had been... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Ways to Pretty up Your Technology

  

  1/2/3/4/5/6 It is so nice to be able to find chic accessories for technology. I have finally joined most of you and bought a smartphone. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 4 New Paintings and an Event

  

  "Cooper money kisses" I just finished this 24 x 24 canvas. I am pleased with the floral feel. The title is "Cooper money kiss" It kind of sat on my easel all... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Ugly Light Help

  

  This hideous fixture in all its cirlique light blub glory sits above my kitchen table...still! Actually, I insisted that my husband rotate the arms upward so... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Planning Ahead

  

  I am going to let you in on a little guilty secret. My son leaves for college in August and my brain has already taken on the glorious task of washing away... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Tuesday Tidbits

  

  Good morning, or whatever time it is. Just a few random things today, each of which would not make a post on its own. My Valentine's day gift arrived ! Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 3 Trendy Classics That I Will Never Tire Of...

  

  How can something be a "trendy classic"? Well, I simply mean that there are classics that happen to be getting a lot of attention right now. I won't tire of the... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Something Old, Something New, and a Bunch of Blue

  

  I have been a painting fool lately and wanted to post a few completed pieces. Some is much like other things but my new clear primed linen canvas is super... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Mistakes I Have Made in Decorating

  

  This is going to be embarrassing...gulp. This post is not so much about my taste or not being trendy but more general mistakes I have made in decorating choices... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Keeping a Sketchbook as Part of Your Design Library

  

  Think of a sketchbook as an extension of your inspiration files on your computer. A sketchbook can be an invaluable tool for designers and eager homeowners. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Creating a Layered Look in 7 Easy Steps

  

  This is a basic primer on how to achieve a layered look in a room and it was born out of my lame answer to someone's question about it. I think I did a little... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Who is Kelley Proxmire

  

  I was recently gabbing with a friend about design stuff and mentioned DC area designer, Kelley Proxmire. The name did not ring a bell for her but I assured her... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• TV for Artists

  

  I am not quite sure how I feel about this way to hold a TV but it is clever. I would imagine that it is slightly difficult to disguise the tangle of cords in... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Happy Heart Day!

  

  So how is the famously loved and hated holiday going for you? I would have posted this a week ago but I never know when that sneaky husband of mine is actually... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Shark Cage

  

  Its not terribly pretty but it sure is functional. We call it the shark cage but it really holds my paintings while they await a home. My husband built this... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Old, New and Maybe Blue

  

  I always laugh at the argument about decorating with books. There are those that are appalled at the idea and those that embrace it and those that simply realiz... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Craigslist- the Intangible Edition

  

  As promised, I picking on other places than my hometown today. Actually just one person with some magically funny listings, living in a rural, hilly area, that... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN