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La Cienega Design Quarter Legends 2013
If you’re in Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss the LCDQ Legends 2013 event starting today. You’ll get a chance to visit fabulous showrooms, listen to great panel discussions, meet magazine editors, and buy the newest design books. To…
Los Angeles Modernism Show
The Los Angeles Modernism Show features dealers from across the United States, Canada, & England showcasing furniture, decorative & fine arts. If you love to hunt down unique and special modern decor, you’ll love this show. Mid-century items are very…
Easy Ways To Add Functional Beauty To Your Desk Area
Do you have a place at home where you organize your life? Perhaps a kitchen desk or a home office where you keep your calendar and pay bills? No matter the space, after a while, you can feel like you’re…
Get Your Outdoor Furniture Ready For Warm Weather Fun
With the change to daylight savings time, we are reminded that warmer weather is ahead. That means outdoor entertaining, even if it’s just for you and your family. You’ll want to take advantage of the season from the start so…
Transform Your Wood Furniture With Easy Maintenance
This week, take a good look at your wood furniture. It you’ve got scratches or the finish is uneven, a few minutes of effort will make a big difference. Test your skills on an obscure area before working where it’s…
Frame Your Art To Look More Expensive
Reframing a picture is a one time expense that will provide years of enjoyment. Done right, your art will look more expensive and impressive. We’re showing a beautiful black and white photo of Yosemite Falls. It was in a cheap,…
Book Reviews: Dazzling Design by Amanda Nesbit
I’ve always admired the work of New York interior designer Amanda Nesbit. So when I learned she would be on a panel during the Pacific Design Center’s West Week, I was excited to attend. Thank you to Donghia’s Los Angeles…
5 Creative Ideas For Ending Paperwork Clutter In Your Home
Real life is messy. We see it every day in our homes. If you find yourself struggling with this, realize that you’re not alone. The biggest offender that leads to clutter is the incoming mail. Whether it’s important information from…
Add Uplighting In Your Living Room & Family Room
It’s not often that you find a product that is inexpensive but makes a massive impact on your home’s decor. But we have one for you today. It’s the small can uplight. This type of light should be mixed in…
Win House Beautiful Magazine’s “Beautiful in Black & White” Chair Scavenger Hunt
Here’s your chance to win a fabulous chair AND have a lot of fun with all your friends. One of our favorite magazines, House Beautiful, has just announced their fourth annual Chair Scavenger Hunt and they’ve invited me to write…
4 Easy Steps To A More Beautiful Fireplace Mantle
Thinking about Spring but still stuck in the house? It’s a good time to swap out some of your decorative accessories. Here are some ideas on how to refresh the look of your fireplace mantle. If you don’t have a…
Calendar Your Next Home Improvement Project
Does your home look a little dreary? Perhaps it’s the weather outside, the way your garden looks, or the fact that you put away all the festive holiday decorations. If you think your home needs some improvement, we want you…
Top 15 Wallpaper Sources
Thinking about using some wallpaper on your next home improvement project? Here’s a list of our top 15 sources for wall coverings. 1. F. Schumacher ~ enjoy new designer collections including Celerie Kemble and Nest. Take a peak at the…
Add Decorative File Folders, Boxes, & Labels To Organize Your Paperwork
Have you gone through all of your papers from the last year and organized for the new year? If not, spend 15 minutes this week to get it done. Really, just spend 15 minutes. You can always do more later.…
Create A Petite Flower Arrangement For Valentine’s Day
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Do something special for yourself by creating a petite flower arrangement that you can enjoy. 1. Look around the house for something small and unique that you can use as a vase. We’re showing the creamer…
Take Advantage of Sales on Blankets, Bed Linens, & Bath Towels
Take a good look at your linens. Does anything look faded or worn? Are there any frayed edges or stains? Now is a good time to take advantage of bath and bedding sales. But don’t just replace with the same…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With More Than Flowers
Valentine’s Day can mean so much more than roses. Buy something you’ll use all Spring and Summer. See something you like? You can find all of these things at GraciousStyle.com. Top row, left to right: link napkins in pink, caviar…
How To Artfully Arrange Accessories On Your Cocktail Table
You know that accessories can transform an outfit. Did you know they can transform a cocktail table too? It’s true. There’s a formula to accessorizing cocktail tables. But unless you’re a designer, you probably haven’t mastered the look. photo via…
McGuire Introduces New Barbara Barry Outdoor Furniture
Imagine dining al fresco on your patio and savoring a warm evening lounging on the most comfortable and beautiful outdoor furniture. Just in time for the warmer seasons ahead, McGuire Furniture has introduced a new Barbara Barry outdoor furniture collection.…
Pasadena Showcase House Of Design Empty House Party
Have you ever been to a Showcase House of Design? The Pasadena Showcase House is reported to be the oldest, largest, and most successful. This year, we’ve been asked to design the powder room, just off the grand entrance. We…
Finding Art You Love: 5 Mistakes To Avoid
Buying art for your home may be the hardest decision you will make because art is intensely personal. Buying art feels like a commitment. You start to wonder if you’ll like it over time? What’s it really worth? Who is…
New Year’s Programming On HGTV
Are you planning to watch the 124th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day? Nancy grew up going to this wonderful event. The floats, made entirely of flora and fauna, are beautiful on TV and even more spectacular when…
Traditional Home Magazine Video “S*** Designers Say”
Everyone needs a good laugh. The editors at publishing giant Meridith Corporation and their shelter magazine Traditional Home offer a funny video on interior designers. “S*** Designers Say” features Amanda Nesbit, Carson Kressley, Eddie Lee and Nick Olsen. We hope…