By Lisa December 31st, 2010
Like many of you, we entertain larger numbers of people than normal during the holidays. In our house that means multiple episodes of empting the front closet to accommodate guests’ coats. It’s a yearly discussion: do we lug our coats upstairs and hide them in our bedroom to make way for company or to we […]
By Nancy December 13th, 2010
We thought we’d share a bit of colorful holiday trivia with you today! The meaning of holiday hues (from Kim Palmer/Sherwin-Williams) Christmas: Red and green have been associated with the holiday for centuries. To early Christians, the colors had religious significance. Green represented the evergreen tree, symbolizing the eternal life of Jesus Christ, while red […]
By Nancy December 9th, 2010
Here is the fourth and final 2011 color trend from Sherwin-Williams: fresh, airy, innocent… Gentle Medley This might not be my favorite color palette for a kitchen, but it looks great, and I absolutely love the mis-matched stools in the photo. A great idea for a casual farmhouse look, and more importantly for people of […]
By Lisa December 6th, 2010
The holiday season, that is, the party season, is upon us. I don’t know what possessed me to look into the origins of the cocktail but I got curious and started googling. I hope what I learned brings a smile to you too.In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository was asked the question, “What is […]
By Nancy December 3rd, 2010
Here is the third 2011 color trend from Sherwin-Williams. This is one that will get you out of bed!! experimental, artsy, expressive… Bold Invention! “The city never sleeps. Neither do its colors. These high-energy hues vibrate with spontaneity and rebellion. Neon bright, graffiti bold and digitally enhanced to 3-D luminosity, they’re the colors of technology, […]
By Nancy November 11th, 2010
I love “Mad Men” – it has become one of my favorite series. I enjoy the story, but I enjoy the sets and the cultural references just as much. I ran across this great, short interview about the set design and thought you might like it too! ‘Mad’ WorldHow set decorator Amy Wells gives TV’s […]
By Lisa November 4th, 2010
Ever thought about having a copper sink? They are beautiful, timeless, and versatile in their styling. The use of copper predates historical records by millions of years! And did you know that copper is antimicrobial? If you’re considering a copper sink, keep the following in mind: Look for a copper sink that is certified to […]
By Lisa October 12th, 2010
We love to blog about color and it’s uses and we recently came across a color article appropriate to football season. And best of all it talks about my home town, New Orleans! Many of you I’m sure are aware of Mardi Gras’ color palette of purple (symbolizing justice), green (symbolizing faith) and gold ( […]
By Lisa October 4th, 2010
Perhaps I’m a little too aware of the changing seasons, but I’ve recently noticed some furry furniture and I have to admit that it looks warm and cozy. The fur? Sheepskin. I’ve always equated sheepskin covers with car seats…and not my car seats to be clear! But check out some of these photos of available […]