ROOMS

Lighting is very important to any room. With all the varying styles, it can be hard picking the right lamp for an end table.  Here are a few tips you might find useful: 1 - Think of your lamp as part light, part sculpture/jewelry for the room.  Your lamp needs to perform a function but should also look pretty! 2 - Think about what style you are going for.  If your room is traditional, generally a tapered lamp shade tends to be a good option.  If your room is modern, stick with a streamlined drum-shaped shade. 3 - Think about your lighting needs for the room.  If you need a lot of light, don't pick a black (or really dark) shade, instead go with a lighter colored one to give off more light.   4 - Think about the scale of the table it will be sitting on.  If you have a 'beefy' or heavy-looking end table, a small & delicate lamp most likely won't look right.  Pick a lamp that is proportionate to the size of your end table and the surr...

Stuck on how to accessorize an end table or nightstand?  There are so many ways to style/accessorize a table, and really there are no rules. However, if you aren't sure where to begin below is a list of basic items to use that you can't go wrong with: *A lamp * Artwork/mirror *Books * Floral/branches In addition, here are a few more accessorizing tips to get you on your way: Use items of varied heights to keep the eye moving.  Have something short, something medium, and something tall.  Use stacked books to add height if needed. Meredith Heron Layer your accessories.  Don't be afraid to let your lamp cover a portion of the artwork. via                                                                   Group differently shaped items together.  If ev...

Since having the baby 2.5 months ago, I am getting back to helping people design their homes...Yah!  Life is busy, but busy is good! Right now, I am working with a client to help them design their master bedroom, closets, and bathroom. Here is a just sampling of a few of the drawings I have put together for them. Custom Built-In Bookcases around the bed. French doors with large windows leading out onto a future deck - roman shades for privacy and drapery panels to soften the space. Need help designing your home?  Visit my website !

via pinterest Alright friends, time for my little baby girl to make her arrival :) I am being induced on Friday. I'm so nervous to have two kids!  I often wonder how I am going to handle everything without losing my mind!  Even still, I know that I am so blessed to be able to welcome another little girl into our family. I am going to take a break from blogging through the month of June.  Everyone have an awesome month!  Come back and visit in July!

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Being 39 weeks pregnant, I have had a serious sweet tooth!  I have been baking a lot of cookies!  My husband has loved it!  I tried to think of how I could relate this to design...hmmm...tricky.  Not much came to mind (my thoughts just keep wandering back to baking more cookies) The only thing I came up with was finding pictures of rooms that look like the cookies I have made over the last few weeks. recipe A 'Chocolate Chip Cookie' Dining Room   I love the warm shades of brown in this space.  It looks very welcoming. source via A 'Double Chocolate Chip Cookie' Reading Nook I could see myself sitting there on that bench and eating these cookies right now.  Except...I may worry about getting chocolate on that off white upholstery! via recipe A 'Snickerdoodle' Kitchen I think this is an awesome kitchen!  I love how industrial elements were brought in through the steel beams, barstools, foot ...

Check out this cute chair: + these great fabrics  to coordinate with it: 1    2   3 ____________________________ Need help designing your home?? Visit my    website .