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 [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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