Saul Steinberg Fabrics & Wallpapers From Schumacher
A few years ago I wrote a post about several reissued fabric and wallpaper designs created by Saul Steinberg for Schumacher. I have been getting quite a few emails requesting updated pricing for the four designs, so I thought I’d write a new post with the details. If this style looks familiar, it’s probably because
Dorm Room Inspiration From Around The Globe
Dorm rooms are on my mind this week and next. Everyone needs a little inspiration, so I thought I’d send some ideas your way. There are several favorites over at Apartment Therapy that I thought you’d enjoy, starting with this Indian-inspired nook that looks nothing like a dorm room to me. Bravo on that! You can see the other ideas by following this link.
Old Money Dorm Room Decorating Ideas: A Preppy Room For Every Buffy, Muffy & Trip
Is this your dorm room? Congratulations on scoring a single – and for your acceptance to Goucher College – a spectacular institution of higher learning. Boo on the frightening furniture. Really Gophers, can’t you do better? This nightmare is almost too grim for any student arriving from the prep-lands of places like Grosse Pointe. That tragic bed is not working with Muffy’s highly honed lock jaw accent. It’s almost bad enough for Thumper’s (real name) mom to over-serve on the gin and tonics.
Keep that collar popped, Worthington Triplet, III (not made up). I have the perfect solution for transforming a girl’s eye-sore of a dorm room into the ultimate Little Club (see Preppy Handbook) dorm room simply everyone will be lining up to join. Just remember to act bored when you see the results. Read More…
Before & After: A Home Office Gets A Colorful Makeover
Yikes! This home office for two sure needed a violent makeover. Can anyone tell me what that puffy chair is? Looking at this photo brings out the OCD in me. I happen to be reading a book about organizing everything in your home. I may just skip the home office chapter because these photos, sent to me from Sonu Mathew, has it covered. Read More…
Design Hole Giveaway: Infusion Organique Scent Diffuser
I’ve spent a couple of weeks test driving a scent diffuser from Infusion Organique. I’m keeping it! So they generously gave me an extra to give away this week. Before I get to the giveaway info, here’s my take on scented homes.
Truthfully, I wasn’t an enthusiast of scented rooms until a couple of years ago. Up until then all I knew about this sort of thing were products designed to cover up some bad smell in someone’s home. Eeeeewwww! Whatever it is, if it smells that bad, clean it! Ick. Then, a friend got me thinking beyond the occasional scented candle by the bed… Read More…
