Have you recently downsized and are struggling to make your new living arrangements work?Two of my all time favorite clients, Ron and Suzi, were so saddened to hear Mr. Décor and I were moving. Over the course of 8 years I had decorated two of their homes with Mr. Décor as my wonderful handyman. Last year they moved into a wonderful senior living complex. We worked together to downsize from their 3000 square foot home to a 1500 square foot apartment and their place turned out beautifully. Suzi ... View the Post
Creating a Nautical Look on a Budget
I recently had a client with an empty room and a minimal budget. The carpeting was in excellent condition and the paint color was a nice neutral. I did suggest that the dated window covering come down. When the clients budget allows, simple panels will shine until then a clean look is fine. Media cabinets can be pretty expensive. My solution was to take an IKEA “Kallax” bookcase and turn it on its side. The television can sit right on top and baskets can later be added to control ... View the Post
A Vintage Dining Set Made New
I found this darling dining set in an unloved corner of Goodwill. It was just what a client was looking for. It was a well built mid century set made of maple by Mainewoods furniture. All of the pieces received a good scrubbing and light sanding. Other than one area on the tabletop that needed a bit of wood filler, it was in amazing shape. I always begin by painting my pieces up side down. Then I give them a day…or two depending on my schedule… to dry before flipping them over to ... View the Post
The Place of the Red Willow
Taos Pueblo is considered to be the oldest continuously habited community in the United States. The Native American tribe of the Pueblo people have lived here for 1000 years. It is The Place of the Red Willow. PLEASE READ: Before going any further, with respect for the Pueblo people, I please ask that you do not “pin”, copy, save or try to sell any of the photos in this post. It is a requirement of the heritage site that one must pay for the right to photograph the village (which I did ... View the Post
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue~ A Beautiful French Town Filled With Antiques
We began our day trip to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue fairly early. This is a good idea when attending antique markets so that you can get there before the good stuff is gone. First, a quick trip to Madame Giuseppi’s patisserie (bakery) in Plan d’Orgon to pick up the worlds best sweet bread and espresso to get our motor’s running. This charming town nestled upon the banks of the Sorgue river hosts a traditional food market as well as an antique market almost every Sunday. It is also famous for its ... View the Post
Considering Stripes On Walls
I love stripes on walls. I love horizontal stripes.I like vertical stripes. I like striped walls in offices. I think they look great in reading nooks. As well as in wee closets. They are even better in bathrooms.When done right, they can look fabulous on ceilings. Right before we moved from Phoenix I found a bedspread for Sweet Guys room that he liked.You may remember I had just used some Rit dye on some bedding we already had for a temporary solution. But he loves stripes and the price was ... View the Post
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