Soft and Stable

The craftsmanship of a durable and strong wood frame wrapping itself around a soft and elegant upholstery is just what I’m after. I love how the two materials work together. Wanting to tie in the traditional and cozy with the rest of my more contemporary room with gray accents, I found a plethora of chairs […]

The Character of Crown Molding

As I sit in my favorite chair in the living room, in my home of over 13 years, I’m suddenly completely bothered by the fact that the walls simply join with the ceiling with absolutely no finishing touches. The room feels incredibly unfinished! Why has this not been a problem until now? I’ve always thought […]

Friday Finds {area rugs}

I have changed out my area rug in the formal living room several times in the last decade. My latest one is a keeper! Gray can be a tricky color with so many different shades. Sometimes the gray appears more blue or green. However, I found a real gray! It has a gorgeous pattern and […]

Classic White Subway Tile

The classic white subway tile is simple yet there are so many options. A lot of thought goes into the final decision. Variation of size, material, coating, shade of white, grout color and pattern installation are all details to be considered. I recently renovated the kids’ bathroom with all of this in mind. What about […]