Jonathan Adler – Wisdom and Book Reviews
I admire many designers – however I’m pretty certain Jonathan Adler and I are kindred spirits. I love bright graphic prints, mid-century decor and whimsical home accessories, so it’s no wonder...
View ArticleTechnically Speaking: Étagère
via Pinacle Etagere by Drexel Heritage Definition: An étagère is an open, backless shelving unit that is used to display a collection of objects. An étagère is a fantastic piece of furniture that can...
View ArticleDecorating with Popsicle Sticks
As I mentioned in a previous post, I have been on an HGTV bender lately, particularly picker shows. Well, I’ve added a new show to my list of obsessions – Flea Market Flip. I LOVE this show! The...
View ArticleDitto DIY Challenge – Framing Fabric
Creating vignettes is my favorite part of decorating. It’s so rewarding when you finally achieve the perfect arrangement of decorative items. One of my favorite blogs, A View Along The Way (along with...
View ArticleTips for decorating a small apartment balcony
When you live in a small apartment like me, you adopt any outdoor space as an extension of your home. One of the things that sold us on our current apartment was the cute little Juliet balcony off the...
View ArticleCraving Color
Right now I am craving color. Bright colors. I don’t know whether it’s due to my frustration with the lack of color in our dining room or a fear that winter gloom is right around the corner, either...
View ArticleNew Entryway
One of the first things my husband I did when we moved into our boring beige apartment was to paint some accent walls. We chose a rich, dark turquoise color and it immediately gave us the pop we...
View ArticleMoodboard: Pacific Northwest Bachelor Pad
Recently, my cousin signed the lease on his first ever bachelor pad. And I don’t know who’s more excited – him or me. Decorating a masculine apartment is something I’ve always wanted to do, so I...
View ArticleTips for Decorating a Home Yoga Studio
After posting my Pacific Northwest bachelor pad moodboard a few weeks ago, I immediately received a request from an APT reader asking for tips on decorating a home yoga studio. I welcome any excuse to...
View Article7 Sources for Rugs on a Budget
Nothing ties together a room like an area rug. Without it, your furniture is just swimming in a sea of flooring without anything to anchor to. Area rugs provide visual interest, texture, and something...
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