I was preparing my office for the move and came across several design and redesign jobs on my computer that I never blogged about. This was perfect timing as this will keep DTA going while I am in the process of moving 1000 miles. First up, a vintage table made new for a client with a limited budget. The goal was to find and create a well made dining set that was functional, whimsical and one of a kind. The table and just two chairs were found at one second hand shop and the remaining ... View the Post
Home Hunters Texas Edition #3 The Storybook Charmer
The last home we are considering to make our own is the Storybook Charmer. It aptly received that title on the original architectural plans. It’s a brick home with a detached garage in a quiet neighborhood. Walking in the front door there is a great room that leads into a sunroom. The great room has a brick fireplace. Still wondering exactly how I would decorate all that! Tip!: A mirror should always reflect something beautiful. The sunroom leads into the backyard. The back ... View the Post
A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks
Just a quick holiday post with a fast and fun tip for protecting drinks while picnicking today. A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks. A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks Dig through your stash of doilies~ be they vintage or new. Select smaller sizes to fit over the top of a glass. Tatted doilies are perfect as the stitching allows you to add a fun straw to your drink. Voila! The perfect way to keep pests at bay! Enjoy your day! I’ll ... View the Post
Never, Never, Never Give Up!
There is a reason why moving is listed in the Top 5 of stressful situations. Blah, blah, blah, I’m moving. Whine. Moan. Grumble. I’m not even going to bore you about everything that is going wrong. Why? Because smack dab in the middle of a crappy day I got an email from a friend who has been battling cancer for several years. She has been on chemo for several years. I can’t even… She wrote to tell me that despite her courageous fight two more tumors have ... View the Post
Pretty Picnics for the Labor Day Weekend
I love to entertain outdoors. Here are a few ideas for Pretty Picnics for the Labor Day Weekend. Pretty Picnics for the Labor Day Weekend I love the idea of setting a sweet scene in a summer orchard. There is something so charming about enjoying the last warm days of summer outdoors. While many people opt to use a patriotic color palette to decorate for the holiday I love the idea of happy bright colors often found in flowers that are blooming right now. Or even a pure white ... View the Post
Should You Use Professional Photos For Your Real Estate Listing?
My short answer is “Yes!” Having just come back from a week of house hunting in Texas I can’t tell you the large number of just flat out bad photos that we viewed on prospective real estate listings. Even the home that we eventually put an offer on I have to tell you that initially, based on internet photos, I was not excited about seeing. It was Mr. Décor who said he felt it could be “the one”. Upon viewing the home in person it was a completely different story. Given that the house had sat ... View the Post
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