I spotted these chairs from Anthropologie months ago and have been dreaming of them ever since…wouldn’t they be perfect in the garden? Yes, I think so too. Alas, at $248 each (and another $75 for oversize shipping), there’s no budget left for planting flowers! Imagine my pleasure when I came across these fun options in… Read More
My mother’s design style? A cross between the farmer’s house in a Beatrice Potter story and a Victorian sitting room. As a master gardener and lover of animals (two dogs, a cat, a bazzillion fish, and a horse…currently) her home is filled with hints of the outdoors. Floral wallpapers, animal statues, and flower arrangements in every corner. She’s… Read More
Durham Shred-A-Thon and Electronics Recycling/Disposal Sunday, May 1, 2011 I promised I would tell you about these events and look what I found in my inbox this morning! As it turns out, we are having our very own Shred-A-Thon here in Durham this coming Sunday. This event also includes electronics (basically anything with a cord).… Read More
I just returned from a fantastic trip to the Spring Market in High Point. For those of you who are unfamiliar, this event is the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, “bringing together over 85,000 people from 110 countries”. This was my third show and I still find myself absolutely breathless as I walk… Read More
It’s staging season for me and that means helping people find ways to make their houses as appealing as possible to the largest number of potential buyers. Updates come in many forms depending on the home and the listing price. One thing that frequently makes the update list is interior hardware, specifically, door knobs. Yep… Read More