This week has been so busy that I’ve been unable to spend quality time on Ava’s Room. The hem job on her panels is proof…sad, I know. I used Stitch Witchery Iron-on Hem Tape (which is okay) but I really should’ve taken the time to precisely measure the length instead of just eyeballing it. I’ve [...]
Archive | January, 2010
Tall Tales: The Makings of a Two Story Family Room
January 25, 2010
On Saturday, by default (he didn’t want to look for the remote), my husband watched an episode of Christopher Lowell’s show on the Fine Living Network where he designed this two story living room. Then his grumbling began about our two story family room. We then started to discuss a wish list for the room. [...]
Fashion Friday: Sika Designs’ Upcoming Collection
January 22, 2010
Not to be a tease…but here’s a glimpse of Sika Designs’ upcoming collection. Owner and Fashion Designer Phyllis Taylor sent over exclusive photos of the collection not yet featured on her site. I will gather more details and hopefully an interview with her about her inspiration for the new line. Currently she’s splitting her time [...]
Eddie Ross Loves A Challenge
January 21, 2010
Everyone is talking about Bloomingdale’s Big Window Challenge and for good reason. The Wonderful Wizard of Home Decor, Eddie Ross has flawlessly designed the Modern Woman’s Living Room for Elle Decor. The room is inspired by the mix of old and new, classic and modern, and what else but entertaining family and friends. I’ve always [...]
Marie’s Office Makeover
January 20, 2010
Marie, with the help of Erika Ward Interiors, learned how to use the furniture and accessories she already had to create a space she now loves. In case you missed the process, in a previous post I discussed 4 Ways to Save Money on Your Design Job. With each step, I demonstrated how I was [...]
Ava’s Bedroom Update
January 19, 2010
It was a few months back that Project Nursery featured a custom mood board I designed for Ava’s big girl room. At that time, she and her twin brother shared this room: Since then we moved and other priorities took precedence over her room decor until now. It’s now been five months at the new [...]






January 29, 2010
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