I have a confession to make. I don’t always practice what I preach. I am the biggest advocate for creating a home that nurtures your most contented self. In fact, my career involves helping people do this on a daily basis. In a sense I’m like the shoemaker. It’s not that my home is a total disaster. There are rooms…
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I always love finding an easy and inexpensive solution to a difficult design challenge. Here’s a simple application for wall-mounted shelving used in unusual spaces where your walls may not be at a right angle to the floor, such as attic spaces or under the stairwell. The Ikea EKBY RISET brackets are designed to work with sloping walls and can…
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A pantry can truly be the storage saviour of your kitchen. However, without a sound organizing method, it can quickly become an out-of-control mess that is difficult to navigate. Following a few simple steps will help you to reclaim, reorganize, and maintain your pantry like this one from House of Smiths. Isn’t it pretty! *Some links are affiliates. Check out…
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If there’s one thing in decorating I’ve grown very fond of over the last while, it’s button tufting. Tufting began as a way for textile crafters to create warmth by adding layers of fabric or other materials together, forming the appearance of “tufts” or “dots” on the outside layer. Over time the technique was adapted for other applications, including furniture…
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A while ago, I was working with my client Hanna who confessed to strongly disliking her built-in bookcases on either side of the fireplace. At first I thought she was crazy and offered to switch homes! I explained to her that I had a fireplace with blank walls screaming for built-ins on either side, and I’d take hers in a…
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