Now that the New Year (and decade) is fully upon us, you might be looking for a way to usher in new beginnings. If this sounds like you, you might want to consider renovating your home as a way to get your creative juices flowing - while also bringing in a change of scenery. Thankfully, you can take your cue from plenty of interior designers and everyday homeowners around the world. Keep reading below. Visualize It If you really want to get your creative juices flowing, you can start by [...]
Interior Design by Kerry Ann Dame In a room that already has furniture, decorating completes the room scheme and adds warmth and sophistication. Adding window treatments, art and accessories makes all the difference between bland and beautiful. When I arrived, the dining room had a beautiful light dusty aqua paint color chosen by the homeowners, a nice French country cupboard, and a pewter chandelier. A beautiful table and chairs in a light driftwood stain were on order. Since the dining room adjoins a large, open great room, we decided that [...]
Artist Jeff Musgrave has been creating and making art and home decor from naturally-shed antlers for well over twenty years. We've never met in person, but when he reached out to me for a website project, I was truly floored by his work. Being a beach-dweller most of my life, the antler lighting and art I've come across have been in mountain resorts, log homes, and craft projects. And then, I saw Jeff's portfolio - whether it's a light fixture or a sculpture, each piece is made up of antlers [...]
A Folly is a fanciful, unique thing, created purely for pleasure.
Design was born of our innate desire to create beauty and joy around us.....in the design world, once form and function have been decided, the rest is frim-fram. The spaces we live in are for our pleasure - we should be inspired by them! Folly and serendipity help us create the unique spaces that give us roots in this uncertain world. And so, DesignFolly.
Guests are arriving, and you may only have a few hours to give your home a summer decorating makeover. Here are some budget-friendly tips to help:
