First, let me say that the idea for this post comes as I gaze upon my orangey gold 1950′s era trim with derision. I would LOVE to paint it white, but my husband is a trim snob. He says that our trim’s singular redeeming attribute (and that’s a stretch, my hunky husband), is that it’s [...]
Archive for February, 2010
Feb 22 2010
How to Shelve Your Books
When we recently created a room reinvention for Tera, we recommended that she pare down from two domineering bookshelves in her living room to one with a less imposing design. Editing her book collection and then restyling the new bookshelf seemed like a daunting task to Tera, but it’s really not so hard if you [...]
Feb 18 2010
Whatever…
I have a new friend. It’s kinda weird because we’ve never met. In fact, she doesn’t even know who I am, but she makes me want to be a better person every time I read her blog, Whatever. Meg Duerksen is a talented photographer, great mom to five kids and manages to record a lot [...]
Feb 16 2010
Getting Down to Business
Jenny needed some style in her sunny, but subdued home office. Here’s her letter and the before pics… Dear Cameron and Lisa, My husband and I just bought a new house, and we’ve got a great sunny room that we’d like to designate as the home office. Neither of us works from home, but we [...]
Feb 13 2010
And the Color of the Year is…
Apparently we’re not the only ones happy that 2009 is behind us. Now Pantone, the global authority on color (according to them!), has also determined that we need a soothing color to heal us from the ills we suffered last year. Their pick for 2010? Turquoise. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating [...]
Feb 05 2010
Drop This Hint to Your Valentine Honey
Some florists just do more. That’s the reaction I had when these beauties arrived on my doorstep today. I mean, honestly, I have never even seen those yellow spiky flowers before. Anyone know what they are? The bouquet is from More Flowers in Denver. Look what they did with the container…so cool. Drop the More [...]
