Decorating Advice

The most common mistake that people make when measuring for off-the-shelf drapery is the rod itself. I see this mistake so often that I decided to write a post so that at least all my readers will be in the know. And, if you want to know which colour you should choose for your curtain…

If you’re following my blog you’ll know that last week I helped Penelope Trunk pick colours for her farmhouse. At first she hired me just for colour as she didn’t know where to begin choosing everything else for her house–it’s empty and she’s starting from scratch (This is scary for everyone!). Country Living Penelope said…

Never underestimate the decorative impact of a toss cushion. Maria Killam I never design a space without including fabrics for throw pillows because I truly believe they make or break a living room. Here are some guidelines to get yours just right: 1. If your cushions match your sofa (that’s usually standard when you buy…

If you are going to install a tree in your home (fake or not), this is the one (below). It’s a fig tree and I’ve seen them in interiors reaching two stories high. I found this one (above) today on one of my favourite blogs; Pure Style Home, click here to see her post with…

I suggest that the only books that influence us are those for which we are ready, and which have gone a little farther down our particular path than we have yet got ourselves. ~E.M. Forster, Two Cheers for Democracy, 1951 The other day, a bookshelf arrived at my clients home (it’s located at the top…

If you only order one custom item for your bed, make sure it’s the bed-skirt. A lined bed-skirt is measured for YOUR bed which means that the drop (length between the edge of the box-spring to the floor) is accurate. Also most standard, store bought bed-skirts are too short (are not lined) and open in…

I subscribe to Style at Home Magazine because I do so much decorating and styling in my business, I always get at least one (usually more) idea that I can actually use with one of my clients. When I saw these little attic rooms Sarah Richardson designed, I had to show you the curtains. Here…

My new Decorating Mantra for 2009: “Even if you’ve spent a lot of money for something, if it doesn’t work, throw it out. Otherwise, it holds the entire room hostage.” Frank Faulkner Love this image of Kate Spade’s apartment from ‘Style Court’  I found this quote from ‘Things that Inspire’, you must read her ‘Favourite…