Dec 7, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
This December I’m excited to present Design Carolinas’ 2013 gift guide. For the third year running, I’ve searched, sifted and sorted through thousands of artists’ and artisans’ work to curate my absolute favorite new finds from across the...
Aug 16, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
Last weekend my neighbors invited me to attend a “Swan Lake” themed birthday party for their daughter Sophie’s 4th birthday. As mom to a boy who generally prefers action figure-themed events, I was pretty excited to embrace my inner girly-girl for...
Jul 11, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
A few years ago an alarming news story was circulated about the impending government phase-out of standard incandescent light bulbs. By 2014, plans are to cease US production of bulbs 60 watts and higher. At the time, my fear was that we would all have to switch over...
Jun 26, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
One of my favorite TV shows, Mad Men, wrapped up its sixth season this past Sunday. I’ve written about Mad Men’s iconic mid-century design in the past, and the show’s sets continue to fascinate me. I enjoy noticing all of the little telling details...
Mar 28, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
I was rooting around on Etsy one day when I came across a stash of vintage metal slide mount frames. You know, the kind that were used for slide shows way back when. Which I totally learned about them from watching Mad Men, *not* because I’m old enough to...
Feb 26, 2013 | Decorating & DIY
So you finally picked a paint color you absolutely adore, and you’re excited to get that color up on the walls. Not so fast! Achieving professional looking results requires more than getting the wall color right. Read on for the four painting no-nos I see most...
