By Lisa September 25th, 2013
I came across a blog today that really captured my attention. (The link is below.) It’s a story of decluttering by giving up what you love most. The goal is of course a simpler, cleaner life. The theory is good; in fact generally speaking I subscribe to it. I’m not a collector so I don’t […]
By Lisa September 15th, 2013
I was at IMS in Minneapolis the other day and a new trend caught my eye. (Well actually I was looking for it.) Brass! It is no longer called brass, probably because homeowners are still taking shiny brass doorknobs out of their homes and no manufacturer wants to cut off a potential sale, but the […]
By Nancy September 12th, 2013
We are big advocates of accessorizing spaces with art pieces which have meaning for the people who live there. When we are helping a client finish a space with art and accessories, we always start by asking about the things throughout the home that are special to them. Many times people will hesitatingly say something like… “Well, I […]
By Nancy September 11th, 2013
For almost 30 years the local Remodeler’s Showcase tour has helped countless people envision possibilities for their kitchen, bathroom, or their whole house. Being able to see a remodeling project in a house like yours, in a neighborhood as old as yours, or in the same architectural style gives ideas for an existing home that a tour of […]
By Lisa September 10th, 2013
I live in a family of skiers –snow and water both-so when I passed this adorable Adirondack chair in a St. Paul front yard I had to snap a picture. With a little ingenuity, a décor really can tastefully and inexpensively reflect who lives there! Check out other ideas with leftover/outdated ski equipment. And just […]
By Nancy September 5th, 2013
We’ve been working on a really fun project, turning what once served as a walk-in closet into something completely different: a kind-of retreat space for our client to relax in, but also to spread out craft projects, catch up on reading or work that is brought home, and be surrounded by personal treasures that […]
By Lisa September 2nd, 2013
We all love rooms filled with light. Certainly we also have our days when we crave the coziness of a dark paneled library, a good book and a glass of red wine, but maybe that’s why homes need balance. I was inspired today by a photo in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune of a remodel […]