House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style & Budget

My Vignette

My Vignette

Our bedroom is one of the few places in our house where I feel like I can make a vignette and it will stay that way. But that’s the one room where I go a little crazy and demand that everything in the room be ‘quiet’.  The duct tape wall is loud...
5 Minute Assignment: How to Create A Vignette

5 Minute Assignment: How to Create A Vignette

BHG (thanks Kate!) When I say the word vignette (vin-yet) I feel all fancy and French like. When I try to make a vignette I feel all 12-years-old and dumb. And that’s when I head to Pinterest. decorpad Look at vignettes with a discerning eye (or two if you have...
Slow Decorating

Slow Decorating

Slowly, my thoughts on home are shifting. It’s always been that way. I remember once my mom came over after not visiting for a while and suddenly exclaimed in what seemed like a funny accusation, “you’ve changed your style”. And I remember...
Transitional Homes

Transitional Homes

Sometimes when I’m not sure what I want to go where, I’ll grab my camera and snap a few pics to see what I really like best. And sometimes I make the opposite decision once I realize I don’t even have my coffee table back in place after taking out...
Tracy’s House Tour

Tracy’s House Tour

One of the biggest sources of inspiration for me are the homes of my friends.  This charming home belongs to my friend, Tracy (she helped me slipcover my sofa).  I LOVE being in her home.  It’s better than a day at design school.  For the record, I don’t...