8 Great Settees: Better Than Loveseats – They Add An Extra Splash Of Design In Any Room

Settees are better than loveseats. Way better. Why? Well, as any fool can see from this fantastically fun model designed for your viewing pleasure by Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien they’ve got a personality all their own. And, they’re more likely to seat two people. I’ve chosen eight great styles to tempt you away from a matched set and the obvious. Settees rock! Read More…

Getting Your Home Decor Life Together (In A Beautiful Way Giveaway! And The Winner Is….

I wish I was giving away this kitchen, but I am ready to announce the winner of 2 books – one of which I took this image from - Restore, Recycle, Repurpose. The other book is one of the best organizing books ever – Unstuff Your Life. Thanks to both authors for giving me copies for a great giveaway.

And now for the winner. It is…. Read More…

In The Bedroom: Getting The Guest Room Ready For The Holidays

I’m big on guest rooms. I want to stay in a room that looks welcoming, has the comforts of home and plenty of hangers. Don’t you?

If you’re expecting guests for the upcoming holidays, spend some extra time and a few dollars sprucing up the spare room. I promise your guests will notice, appreciate it and pay you lots of compliments. Issues with the mother-in-law? A cozy guest room and you can throw them in the waste basket. All your guests will leave with a higher impression of you – no matter how high is already is. Wow! Sound nuts? I promise you it isn’t. Read More…

Tuesday Morning Book Reviews: “Restore, Recycle & Repurpose” & “Unstuff Your Life”

One thing that drives me crazy is my life in a mess. I like things neat and tidy. It helps me feel that my entire life is under control, not just the closets. Here’s how it goes. I tidy up a closet to my idea of perfection. I promise myself it will always stay that way. “This time I really mean it!” Then life gets busy and before I know it, mysterious elves (couldn’t be me!) have turned those closets upside down. Argh. Read More…

Home Tour: Lizz’s Beautifully Decorated Jewel Box Home

My friend Lizz is  a brilliant web designer who has a great eye for interior design as well. When Lizz isn’t at work, she’s either sailing her boat or taking photographs, including these of her home, hidden away on a quiet street in Grosse Pointe. Let’s take a sneak peek, shall we? Read More…