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• Holiday Decorating: Windows

  

  Nothing gets me in the holiday spirit like the smell of fresh pine so this is what I do every year.  I grab an inexpensive pine wreath at Aldi ($9.99) and chang... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Pardon My Faux Bois !

  

  OK…I’m kind of obsessed, again, ok well maybe not obsessed but maybe just in love with Faux Bois… As fall nestles in with that crisp chill in the air,... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• My Top 10: Entry Hall Lanterns

  

  Hampton Showcase House 2012, photo courtesy of Traditional HomeI am working on a client’s entryway and fell in love all over again! Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Style Quiz!!!!!

  

  While perusing about online I noticed several websites offer style evaluation quizzes… I love these types of quizzes because they sometimes show me things... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Rockstar New Fabric Collection

  

  Robert Allen Contract has done it again…a new collection by Kirk Nix is rich, imaginative, exotic and eclectic… with name like VIP and Guest List would fit any... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Soup as Art for 75¢!

  

  This weekend I purchased four cans of Campbell’s Tomato Soup. I know… I lead an exciting life but really they weren’t just your ordinary cans of soup, they... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Art Install: Plate Wall

  

  This past weekend I installed a decorative milk glass display that I wanted to share with you. Plate Walls are traditional design elements that I wanted to... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• ACE is Here!

  

  ACE (American Craft Exposition) is this weekend in Evanston. IF you haven’t heard of it, It’s one of the Best Juried shows in the country. They have an amazing... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Purple Hotel Lives Again!

  

  The Purple Hotel in Skokie is set for renovation….YAY! this eye soar will be renovated by Koo and Associates and guess what, they need some help naming it? Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Dorm Design 101

  

  OK it’s that time of year when we scramble to get our kids ready for school. Equipped with School lists for books, supplies and essentials it can be... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Simple and Smart Tips for Organizing Your Fridge

  

  I always love stories like these that help me get organized! Check out Apartment Therapy’s hints here. With grocery costs on the rise it’s helpful to know how t... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Dark Side of Energy Efficient Light

  

  Energy efficient florescent bulbs may give off UV Rays that you are not aware of….check out this story from NPR. Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Brass and Bone

  

  Why I love One Kings Lane…Because they offer such lovely things, I wanted to put a board together of all of my favorite exotic bling…. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Mark Your Calendars!

  

  Check out these great sales and events in and around town on Chicago Home + Garden’s blog…. A bunch of showrooms at the mart are moving floors which means SALES... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 CREATIVITY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Era of Design

  Read this great article in Forbes by Adam Swann of Gyro about how Design has been "Democratized". Customers have become sensitized and particular when it comes... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2012 ART & DESIGN, HOME

• Waterworks

  

  So beautiful I almost did cry...the new waterworks catalog came out today and I am in love with their new styling and new product offerings. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 ART & DESIGN, HOME

• Where the Wild Things Dream

  

  “Here is Menard's own intimate forest: 'Now I am traversed by bridle paths, under the seal of sun and shade...I live in great density...Shelter lures me. I slum... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 ART & DESIGN, HOME

• Birds, Bees and Babies

  

  My Etsy shop is having its first sale...after dipping my toes in the water and getting a few sales with relatively no marketing I thought I would try my hand... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2012 ART & DESIGN, HOME

• Week End Finds

  

  These eccentric glass plates offer both a statement and graphic style. I love the vintage feel and of course the silhouettes! Weekend Finds at Jayson Home and... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 ART & DESIGN, HOME

• Big Move

  

  While navigating the social media and networking waters I've decided to consolidate my blog and website into one... YAY! 21st century here I come! Well almost... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2012 ART & DESIGN, HOME