Category: Home Decor

Home Decor

Reusing Wine Bottles

Camille,

I’m always looking for great ideas to recycle things around the house.  In a world with the threat of global warming, every little thing we can do to eliminate waste makes a better world for us to live in. Empty wine bottles always abound after a good party, and empty…

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Home Decor

Romantic Ruffles

Camille,

This summer I noticed something with ruffles was always in one of my inspiration folders.  Yes, I’m one of those designers with dozens of inspiration folders divided by categories, but I’ll leave that obsession for another post.  Last weekend the ruffles were back on my mind when I was looking…

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Home Decor

Who Woodn’t Love It?

Camille,

These wood bowls and platters are some of my favorite pieces for entertaining.  Many of them are sourced from the roots of fir trees that would just remain in the ground, this helps clear the land so that new trees have room to grow.  They are finished with a food-safe…

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Home Decor

State & City Pillows

Camille,

The first time I saw these pillows was 2 years ago in a charming little home decor store in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Since then, I’ve been fascinated by these hand embroidered comfy pillows.  How great would it be to have a pillow for each State and city I’ve lived…

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DIY

Chalk Paint

Camille,

We love things that are beautiful, practical, and that help us express ourselves and be even more creative.  If one thing could do all of this, well, that thing might be Chalk Paint!  Yes Chalkboards have moved out of the classroom and into any room you want.   A calendar for…

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Home Decor

Purple Reign

Camille,

Purple, mauve, lilac, lavender, plum, amethyst, grape, bordeaux, heather, or aubergine.  Purple is one of the most challenging color for any designer.  But lately, I’m falling in love with this jewel-tone color more and more. How about you? Is purple definitely a no-no color for you? Or are you daring…

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Home Decor

ReStore: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Camille,

Habitat for Humanity is a Christian non-profit organization that builds homes around the world for those who can’t afford them.  They take donations of time, money, materials, and manpower to build homes.  When they have extra materials from construction or donations they sell them at ReStore locations across the country. …

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Home Decor

{Lighting} Splurge & Steal

Camille,

Overstock.com is a great source for lighting. In my recent chandelier research for our living room, I found amazing deals there. And your first entire order always ships for FREE. Great price + free shipping + designer styled chandeliers for MUCH less = happy deal shoppers. a:  Cellula Chandelier splurge…

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