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http://pinterest.com/pin/20407004531021122/
Krista says:
"5 fantastic pieces of advice for styling at home."
Decorating Mantras to Live By
5 fantastic pieces of advice for styling at home.
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http://www.mrshowardpersonalshopper.com/mrs_howard_personal_shopp/2011/10/phoebes-new-column-with-southern-living.html
Krista says:
"This article notes the key elements needed for styling a chic coffee table."
How To: Style a Coffee Table
This article notes the key elements needed for styling a chic coffee table.
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http://pinterest.com/pin/20407004531343687/
Krista says:
"Such a great little cheat sheet!"
How To: Stock (and style!) a Bar Cart
Such a great little cheat sheet!
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http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/before-after-melissas-cloffice-on-a-budget-shoestring-magazine-169453http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/before-after-melissas-cloffice-on-a-budget-shoestring-magazine-169453
The challenge (and fun!) of small space living is finding the best use for every inch. Even though tiny apartments are usually short on closet space, a place to stash your suitcases is less useful if what you really need is an office. Melissa put her...
Krista says:
"I absolutely love this idea for making the most of small spaces. The finished product is too cool!"
How to: Create a "Cloffice"
I absolutely love this idea for making the most of small spaces. The finished product is too cool!
The challenge (and fun!) of small space living is finding the best use for every inch. Even though tiny apartments are usually short on closet space, a place to stash your suitcases is less useful if what you really need is an office. Melissa put her...
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http://theeverygirl.com/feature/how-to-style-an-entryway/
Photography: Danielle Moss
Krista says:
"An quick "how to" style an entryway - with a guide of the right pieces to use. Brilliant!"
How to: Style an Entryway
An quick "how to" style an entryway - with a guide of the right pieces to use. Brilliant!
Photography: Danielle Moss
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http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/7-stand-out-ways-to-make-your-hallway-awesome-167266
The hallway: your main mode of getting from your public spots to your private spaces. A heavy spot for transportation, and usually little else. Wherever your hallway takes you, don't design neglect it; this is prime space that can be spiced up, made...
Krista says:
"Banish the boring! I live in a quirky San Francisco apartment with the world's longest hallway (no, really - we could host a killer sock sliding contest) and this inspires me to spice it up."
7 Ways to Make Your Hallway Awesome
Banish the boring! I live in a quirky San Francisco apartment with the world's longest hallway (no, really - we could host a killer sock sliding contest) and this inspires me to spice it up.
The hallway: your main mode of getting from your public spots to your private spaces. A heavy spot for transportation, and usually little else. Wherever your hallway takes you, don't design neglect it; this is prime space that can be spiced up, made...
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http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/long-hall-160816
Many urban dwellers, especially in cities like San Francisco and New York, must contend with long and often narrow hallways. Decorating such reedy, elongated spaces can be daunting. At worst, such corridors can resemble those in trains or boring...
Krista says:
"This left image looks EXACTLY like my apartment - love the idea of the simple frames."
Design Inspiration for the Long Hall
This left image looks EXACTLY like my apartment - love the idea of the simple frames.
Many urban dwellers, especially in cities like San Francisco and New York, must contend with long and often narrow hallways. Decorating such reedy, elongated spaces can be daunting. At worst, such corridors can resemble those in trains or boring...
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http://www.marthastewart.com/274335/marthas-flower-arranging-secrets/@center/867185/flower-arranging
View Martha Stewart's Martha's Flower-Arranging Secrets collection. Get do-it-yourself closet, kitchen, cabinet organization ideas, plus home decorating and gardening tips.
Krista says:
"I love these quick and simple tips for arranging flowers - great for entryways, coffeetables, etc."
How To: Arrange Flowers
I love these quick and simple tips for arranging flowers - great for entryways, coffeetables, etc.
View Martha Stewart's Martha's Flower-Arranging Secrets collection. Get do-it-yourself closet, kitchen, cabinet organization ideas, plus home decorating and gardening tips.
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http://www.designsponge.com/2011/06/upholstery-basics-tool-time.html
It’s about this time every year that things come back to life. Flowers are in full bloom, and kids spend their hours out of school in the pool. You’ve probably completed your annual spring cleaning and noticed that a few pieces of furniture...
Krista says:
"I haven't needed to do this yet, but I've bookmarked this awesome article from Design*Sponge for when I do!"
How To: Upholster
I haven't needed to do this yet, but I've bookmarked this awesome article from Design*Sponge for when I do!
It’s about this time every year that things come back to life. Flowers are in full bloom, and kids spend their hours out of school in the pool. You’ve probably completed your annual spring cleaning and noticed that a few pieces of furniture...
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http://knol.google.com/k/k-butler/fabric-yardage-chart-for-furniture/27bkc9hxjuh4t/4
Print this chart and take it with you as you shop for new fabric for your next upholstery project.
Krista says:
"What a fantastic resource."
Resource: Fabric Yardage Chart For Furniture Upholstery
What a fantastic resource.
Print this chart and take it with you as you shop for new fabric for your next upholstery project.
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http://theglitterguide.com/2012/03/19/how-to-style-a-sofa/
Your couch is likely the focal point in your living room — so why not make a statement by accessorizing it? We turned to interior designer Jamie Meares, owner of Furbish Studio, blogger, and all-around amazing lady for a few tips. Jamie’s...
Krista says:
"I love this 'how to: style a sofa' feature from The Glitter Guide. Who knew there were so many ways to dress up a piece of furniture?"
How To: Style A Sofa
I love this 'how to: style a sofa' feature from The Glitter Guide. Who knew there were so many ways to dress up a piece of furniture?
Your couch is likely the focal point in your living room — so why not make a statement by accessorizing it? We turned to interior designer Jamie Meares, owner of Furbish Studio, blogger, and all-around amazing lady for a few tips. Jamie’s...
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http://sohouse2home.blogspot.com/2010/11/whats-on-your-walls.html
Krista says:
"A blog post & Pottery Barn resources that detail ways to decorate ledges and shelves. "
How To: Decorate Shelves
A blog post & Pottery Barn resources that detail ways to decorate ledges and shelves.
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http://annbeckphotography.com/newblog/?p=4068&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AnnBeckPhotography+%28ann+beck+photography%29
We have had so much fun featuring real client homes, and have gotten a lot of questions from those of you looking to recreate a similar look in your own home but don't know how.
Krista says:
"I love this guide to arranging frames for the perfect wall gallery."
How To: Create a Wall Gallery
I love this guide to arranging frames for the perfect wall gallery.
We have had so much fun featuring real client homes, and have gotten a lot of questions from those of you looking to recreate a similar look in your own home but don't know how.
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http://lilyrose.hubpages.com/hub/wall-decor-photo-display
Krista says:
"Another great resource on arranging frames at home, complete with sizes and dimensions for suggested gallery designs."
How To: Create a Wall Gallery
Another great resource on arranging frames at home, complete with sizes and dimensions for suggested gallery designs.
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http://www.ciaochessa.com/2012/01/how-to-create-gallery-wall.html
I can't wait to have my own house so I can't hang has many frames as I want to! Your home looks beautiful!
Krista says:
"Another excellent resource for creating the perfect wall gallery."
How To: Create a Wall Gallery
Another excellent resource for creating the perfect wall gallery.
I can't wait to have my own house so I can't hang has many frames as I want to! Your home looks beautiful!
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http://camillestyles.com/2012/bring-it-home-gallery-wall/
Krista says:
"Camille Styles is one of my favorite interior designers (and a sweetheart as well) and this is a great post with a few inspirational images and a bit of "how to"."
More Wall Gallery Inspiration
Camille Styles is one of my favorite interior designers (and a sweetheart as well) and this is a great post with a few inspirational images and a bit of "how to".
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http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/easy-diy-art-make-your-own-pho-164114/
Ditch the flip-through album and put your snapshots and photos up on the wall — en masse! Perfect for non-committers, constant art changer-outers, or photography enthusiasts — or any combination of the three.
Krista says:
"I love photographs, and this is such a fun way to display masses of them."
How To: Make Your Own Photo Wall
I love photographs, and this is such a fun way to display masses of them.
Ditch the flip-through album and put your snapshots and photos up on the wall — en masse! Perfect for non-committers, constant art changer-outers, or photography enthusiasts — or any combination of the three.
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http://www.laurenconrad.com/post/inspired-idea-booking-it-inexpensive-cheap-decor-ideas
This is a photo of one of the walls in my office at Paper Crown. When we first moved in we had a lot of blank, white walls and a few brick ones too. I wanted to infuse the space with creativity...
Krista says:
"A super cheap and creative way to dress up a wall with old papers and books."
How To: Use Old Books to Decorate a Wall
A super cheap and creative way to dress up a wall with old papers and books.
This is a photo of one of the walls in my office at Paper Crown. When we first moved in we had a lot of blank, white walls and a few brick ones too. I wanted to infuse the space with creativity...
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http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/stacked-horizontal-mirrorsinst-48219
Yesterday, Sarah at AT:Chicago posted about placing mirrors horizontally as an easy way to increase the sense of space. It reminded us of a recent clipping we saved from the February 2008 issue of Instyle Magazine.
Krista says:
"I love this super inexpensive idea for making a small space seem larger."
How To: Stack Horizontal Mirrors
I love this super inexpensive idea for making a small space seem larger.
Yesterday, Sarah at AT:Chicago posted about placing mirrors horizontally as an easy way to increase the sense of space. It reminded us of a recent clipping we saved from the February 2008 issue of Instyle Magazine.
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http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/reflect-your-style-diy-mirror-projects-166159#comments
Mirrors make great decorating focal points, but anything beyond basic tends to come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, there are plenty of clever and affordable ways to turn a plain craft store mirror into something much more interesting.
Krista says:
"I love this article from Apartment Therapy, complete with awesome instructions for great DIY mirror ideas."
How To: Make Your Own Mirror
I love this article from Apartment Therapy, complete with awesome instructions for great DIY mirror ideas.
Mirrors make great decorating focal points, but anything beyond basic tends to come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, there are plenty of clever and affordable ways to turn a plain craft store mirror into something much more interesting.