Monthly Archives: February 2012

Gardening Bliss

It’s windy and cold in New Jersey today.  Looking forward to gardening and warmer weather. via Traditional Home  English-style garden  Photographs by Tria Giovan  Thanks for stopping by.  Follow me on Twitter: @idhomedecor

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HomeGoods Happy

I’m getting ready for Design Bloggers Conference.  I am very excited to be able to attend and meet bloggers who share my passion and amazing interior designers.   Last year, watching Millionaire Dollar Decorators on Bravo TV, I took notes and watched the … Continue reading

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Fabric Pattern Mix

What do you think about combining ikat and toile, mixing ikat and traditional fabrics?  I’m not sure if I love it.  It’s alot of pattern. via Calico Corners  I like this combination better. Thanks for visiting.

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Mardi Gras Theme Cocktails

Mardi Gras:  Purple Represents Justice, Green Represents Faith, Gold Represents Power.  Enjoy the day. Glad you stopped by. Images: Party City, Calico Corners, Williams-Sonoma, Party  favors

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HomeGoods Happy

I am so happy the House Beautiful March 2012 issue is featuring the color green.  I must confess that I used green in my home decor for many years, until last year when I went head over heals for blue … Continue reading

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Kitchen Banquettes

Beautiful kitchen banquettes are a cozy place to host breakfast with your girlfriends, enjoy afternoon tea, and take advantage of a view of the outdoors.  Your family and friends will stay a little longer. To give your kitchen a feeling of … Continue reading

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Sweet Day

  Happy Valentine’s Day!   . Enjoy the day with family and friends.   Via Dering Hall, Teleflora, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn

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One-Of-A-Kind Pillows

I am very excited to introduce Isabel Huelbig of Isabel Huelbig Textiles, based in Hightstown, New Jersey.  I met Isabel on a decorating project.  I was impressed when I saw her signature pillows and had to share them with you.  Isabel turns a digital … Continue reading

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Nailheads: Hammer Away

There is a lot of beautiful furniture with nailheaded details.   However, have you seen the “wow” factor when nailheads are added to walls and ceilings?  The clever use of brass nailheads on walls in Designer Jeffrey Bilhuber’s  home is stunning. I like the unexpected … Continue reading

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Pillow Talk: Decorative Pillows

We all love decorative pillows.  There are many beautiful fabrics to make pillow covers to include color and texture to your home decor. How many pillows do you need for your sofa or bed?  How do you know when you have added too many pillows? … Continue reading

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