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7 Easy Decorating Ideas to do in a Weekend

September 18, 2021 by Linda Holt 2 Comments

Making decorating changes to your home doesn't have to be overwhelming or time consuming. Often times, simple updates can go a long way to transform both the energy and look of your home. Here are 7 easy decorating ideas to do in a weekend. 1. Re-arrange a room My first entry into the world of ... READ the POST

Jazzing up our white box apartment

September 27, 2017 by Linda Holt 34 Comments

If you've been following me through this blog you know that my husband and I recently downsized from our big suburban home to a very small urban apartment. It's hard to believe but we have been here almost four months now. For the most part we love our new small care free life style. The apartment ... READ the POST

Fromental: High end couture for the walls

October 11, 2016 by Linda Holt 3 Comments

While in London with DesignHounds, I had the pleasure of getting up close and personal with Fromental wallpaper. In case you haven't heard of it, Fromental is pretty much the gold standard for exquisite, luxury wall paper.It is high end couture for the walls.  Hand printed, painted and the top of ... READ the POST

Friday’s Photo: C.R. Laine and Tracy Hiner statement walls

October 30, 2014 by Linda Holt 2 Comments

One of the most talked about, Tweeted, Instagramed and photographed showrooms at Fall High Point Market was the C.R. Laine showroom. Not only was their furniture and new decor beautiful but the walls...oh my goodness... THE WALLS! The custom designed wallpaper by Tracy Hiner of Black Crow Studios ... READ the POST

3 Top trends from Kips Bay Showhouse

June 8, 2013 by Linda Holt 5 Comments

Day 2 of my recent trip to Kravet Blogfest began with a private tour for all the bloggers of the famed Kips Bay Show house.  I'm  not going to write about the rooms because there have already been dozens of blogs and articles written about the house, the designers and the decor. Instead, I would ... READ the POST

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For those out there that believe you have to have For those out there that believe you have to have an expensive digital camera to call yourself a photographer.  #nottrue  #smartphonephotography #iphonography #androidography #photographytip
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1. Hidden camera features: iPhone, Samsung or Pixel option
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Truthfully though, vintage items and antiques add a sense of history, and give a house a soul. If it is an antique with a story…even better! 
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This beautiful bath was from the New American home. It was right on trend with being black and white.
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Want to see more photos from my trip to KBIS as well as more trends? Check out this weeks blog post.
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