Furniture
Use wallpaper behind a headboard for big impact
Over at The Design File, I’ve been slowly showing off photos I took recently at the Residences at Allen Plaza, a condo building developed by J. Greg Allen in downtown Indianapolis.
But today, rather than focusing on a particular condo, I want to use the beautiful bedrooms to highlight what I think is a fun design [...]
Twin beds make for fun, practical guest rooms
There’s something I find incredibly comforting about a guest room with matching twin beds.
I think it might be the symmetry. It appeals to my desire for balance. Just look at the gorgeous matching beds in this bright, fun room from Better Homes and Gardens.
Or it could be nostalgia. When my sister and I stayed [...]
Design tip: Nesting tables offer flexibility
Freelance home decor writer Sally Falk Nancrede of Indianapolis had an interesting story in The Indianapolis Star on Sunday about the return of nesting tables as a staple in the living room.
“For years, huge ottoman coffee tables have dominated design, doubling as a place to sit, put up your feet or place a tray [...]
DIY: Dresser turned rolling tool chest
I think almost everyone needs more storage space in their homes. So over at The Design File, I’m always looking to feature projects that provide storage in a stylish way.
That’s why I love this DIY project from the great Craftynest blog.
Blogger Monica Ewing turned this old, beat up dresser into a stylish storage chest. It [...]
Fall decorating trends for Home Furnishings Month
Over at The Design File, we’re always on the lookout for the latest trends and so I was thrilled that Homeyet.com decided to share this peek at furnishings for fall.
Look for neutral interiors, distressed furnishings, and smaller office desks, say Nancy Robinson and Julie M. Smith of Nine Muses Media.
They provided tips to Homeyet.com, a [...]
Hoohobbers Directors Chair is just as cute as the name
I love to have pint sized things around the house.
Small spoons, cups and mini-swim suits hanging up in the shower help me remember every morning why I get up.
I love to have special things that my children can carry with them throughout their lives, items that mean so much and have memories way beyond even [...]
Starlooks Boutique for one stop shopping
Starlooks Boutique is the most adorable online children’s boutique we have come across in a long time. From the easy navigation to the adorable products we are very impressed with their quality.
Starlooks Boutique offers the best of children’s wear, toys, as well as gifts and clothes for the entire family. Best of all they feature [...]
Wacky Wednesday
The Wii has created a whirlwind of entertainment, however, something I’ve learned, we all need a little more room!
See… we have a good size living room, however for five people to do yoga; it makes it seem very small with the couches in the way.
Now, what if we could get rid of the couches, just [...]
