It’s that pretty little dish at Grandma’s house near the davenport that holds those hard candies that have magically all fused into one. It’s those petite white vases that were made to display a single red rose. Sometimes it lives in the china cabinet–too delicate for regular use. We’ve all seen it, but few have really paid it the …
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Fall Soft Paint Palette
In a previous post we took you through the Five Steps to Your Personal Color Seasons Palette. If you love the warm colors of fall, then this Fall Soft Paint Palette is perfect for you. This warm palette sets the proper mood with soothing wheat tones and spicy accents. Add richness with a plaid or …
Fall Subtle Paint Palette
If you love the warm colors of fall, and want to keep your palette earthy, then the Color Seasons Fall Subtle Color Palette is perfect for you. This quiet, restful palette brings color and coziness into perfect harmony. Tonal variations of tan-to-gold offer a look you can keep neutral or punch up here and there …
China’s Top Design Magazine
Top Design 2009: Top Attitude In 2009, shortly after completing her Jackson Hole project near Beijing, Allison was interviewed by China’s Top Design Magazine. They were interested in her process around choosing color and decor.
Updating in St. Paul
Ready for the Rodeo Over in St. Paul, Oregon, my lovely niece is updating her 1920’s classic bungalow/cottage. Originally owned by her grandmother, this home has beautiful old bones. As a mother of four living in the town famous for Rodeos, she and her husband love to entertain. An unfortunate drawback to living in an older …
Put Down The Glue Gun: Christmas Edition Vol. 2
Who says ornaments are only allowed on trees? So the tree is decorated and presents are wrapped, but what about the rest of your house? I say, get creative with your ornament placement! Candles and evergreen sprigs are a great way to bring some twinkle and fragrance to the other rooms of your home; this year, …
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Decorating for Fall
Autumn at the Farmhouse This week we’ll head over to another charming farmhouse with amazing bones. A great house with huge, gorgeous windows overlooking a verdant landscape as it turns to all the beautiful colors of fall. For this kitchen remodel, we used fall color season colors–brick-red tile, natural wood and a lovely robin’s egg …