From the category archives:

The 100

The 100: Wall Art

November 11, 2009

Wow! I can’t believe how long it’s been since I added to my list called, “The 100″ – 100 items that make a house a home. Today we are adding wall art to the list.
“Art” brings depth, dimension, color, texture and interest to the walls of our house. Placing pieces on your walls will personalize your [...]

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The 100: A Lettered Home

July 10, 2009

It’s been a while since I added to “The 100″ {my list of items that can help transform a house into a home}. Drum roll please . . .
Today’s addition is the timeless, classic monogram {which includes initials and names}. They are making a big comeback – yet they have never been out of style.
While I [...]

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The 100: On-Trend Window Treatments

March 23, 2009

Sad isn’t it? This is not a bedroom where I’d want to spend any time (or for that matter have guests spend time.)
Window treatments: their power to transform a room is amazing. I compare them to mascara – they help finish off a room like mascara finishes a woman’s eyes. As we see in this photo above, the room [...]

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The 100: Flowers

February 20, 2009

On our ever-growing list of 100 items that help make a house a home are FLOWERS. I think they are perhaps the single item that can transform a house into a home. They’re like the hat on top of Frosty’s head!
“Don’t you think daisies are the friendliest flowers?”
~ You’ve Got Mail, Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan)
No [...]

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The 100: Books

February 12, 2009

On my list of “must haves” to make a house a home are BOOKS! As a little girl I loved to read and I still do when I can find the time; however, books aren’t just for reading. Hardback books add character and interest to any decor – trendy or traditional.
Books can be used in [...]

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The 100: Chunky Black Candlesticks

February 4, 2009

Chunky black candlesticks are “must haves” to make a house a home. Regardless of your personal style, these accessories are a classic, timeless addition to any room in any season. One of my designer tricks is to always use black in a room. Even if I’m doing an all white design, I’ll have black somewhere [...]