Decorative ceilings break the fifth wall

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Photo courtesy: Jessica Welling Interiors

Decorative ceilings are transforming the way homeowners think about interior design. Instead of leaving the “fifth wall” blank, designers are embracing rich colors, scenic wallpaper, intricate millwork, and bold architectural details to create rooms with personality and depth. From subtle […]

Southwestern Decor Outlasts Trends in Design

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Photo courtesy: Linda Robinson Design

Warm color palettes, natural materials, and textured fabrics create a timeless appeal to any home. The integration of cultural elements and artisanal crafts adds a unique character and depth that make Southwestern decor enduringly popular. Additionally, the versatility of the […]

Southern Bohemian: That Just Dills Our Pickle!

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Photo courtesy: Gabriella Khalil

Bless your pea pickin’ hearts! If you’re hoping to get your decor all gussied up, think about incorporating a little Southern Bohemian charm into your home. The colors of the deep South blended with vintage keepsakes will make you as […]

Chinoiserie Decor With a Contemporary Twist

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The French have long been known as masters of art and design. One of our favorite interior styles is chinoiserie, a European interpretation of Asian decor that permeated through the 17th and 18th centuries.  During that time, Europe was trading […]

Jungle Decor: Exotic Maximalism For Your Home

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Photo courtesy: No Glitter No Glory

Time to add an edge of maximalism to your home decor with big prints and lots of imagination.  Jungle decor is fresh out of a storybook, with lush, tropical leaves and wildlife abounding.  You can spruce up a guest bedroom […]

Cancer: Home Decor Goes With the Flow

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Hey baby, what’s your sign? We’re enthralled with the hidden art of astrology and how the stars align with personalities. Just for fun, we’ve put together a reference guide for adding decor that is personal to each sun sign. Since […]

Wingback Chair Goes Front + Center for Halloween

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Halloween is around the corner and we like to have fun pulling costumes from our own closets and creating vignettes with furniture. Nothing says spooky quite like a mid-century modern wingback chair. Ghastly visions of the ghosts who might occupy […]

Stair Risers That Rise to the Occasion

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Photo courtesy: Deliciously Ella

As you walk up a set of steps, where does your gaze focus? Time to take a second look at your stair risers and see if they could use some improvement. Better yet, add some unexpected character to this much-overlooked […]

Hunt Slonem: American Artist + Fellow Cancerian

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Destiny has brought us together! We had Hunt Slonem slated for today and nothing tickled me more than to find his birthday (July 18) is just 4 days after mine. Cheers to an American artist! Doing the Cancer community proud! In addition, […]

Surf Shack Baby! Lighten Up Your Decor for Summer

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Time to turn your favorite stay-cation residence into a warm, Bohemian surf shack! Adding beach style is a fun way to lighten up your decor and will inspire you to get outside more, too.  We’ve talked about Spring cleaning here […]

Bathroom Beauties: Vamp Up a Small Space

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‘Tis the season for Spring cleaning! After you’ve given your house the royal scrub down, reward a space with a mini-facelift. A bathroom or powder room is a prime target for adding major personality, so go for it! Big color […]