Summer house DIYAs I sit here in the middle of a raging snowstorm, I'm thinking about my summer house which I want to open next month. Maybe optimism will pay off! This is the time of year I run through my "to do" list of what I want to accomplish in the coming season. Most summer home/cottage owners want an invi…
Where to put your TVWhere should I put my new TV?This is my most dreaded decorating question because my answer never seems to please people.There is nothing subtle or appealing about a big black rectangle dominating a room, and that is what happens as TVs become larger. My first instinct is to come up with ways to hid…
10 Design Solutions for Small BedroomsAre you wondering how to make the most of those small bedrooms you have? Sometimes it's as simple as re-arranging furniture, changing colours or adding built- ins. Here are 10 suggestions to make the best use of a small bedroom space, but don't stop there. Many of these ideas can be used in oth…
Think spring greenThere's nothing like the time changing to give you the feeling that spring is around the corner. I try to have positive thoughts this time of year, but today I'm writing with a snow storm looming in the background and announcements of St. Patrick's Day celebrations that will dwindle through the we…
Look for the bones of a roomThere is nothing more boring in decor than an overly matched room! I work in a home decor retail setting part time and this gives me a good sense of what the "general public" is interested in or believes about home decor. I've noticed two constant trends. First is the belief that everything must…
