Murals instantly transform a space. They take you beyond the walls and into a landscape that visually moves you to far away places. That is the power of a mural!

Add another room to your home by creating a stylish outdoor living space.   All you need are some ideas, great fabric prints and a space to call your own. Shabby Chic Haven Incorporating  white painted furniture  always brightens a room while  showing  off your fabrics.   I love how  Heather Cameron varied her rose vintage [...]

Whether you have a  summer place,  cottage, cabin , weekend retreat or  beach house, it’s a perfect place for you to play up your personal style and create a themed room.   Coastal style is a look for many places as it exudes a relaxed,  casual atmosphere that promotes an easy and care free lifestyle.   [...]

Ever heard someone say “Bold is Beautiful”?  Well it certainly comes into play when decorating with pattern.  First of all,  get rid of that old decorating myth  ” use small patterns in small spaces” because we no longer live by those rules. Large scaled patterns are perfect for small and large sized interiors. Myth #1: [...]

Fortunately, we in the United States celebrate our most patriotic holiday and the glories of summer on the very same day: the Fourth of July.  Rain or shine, indoors or out, a picnic table dressed in red, white and blue offers a spirited reminder of what we celebrate on The Fourth of July. Colored glassware [...]

Ever dreamed of driving a car with a  pattern on it?  As featured in Trendhunter.com hip auto wraps are becoming  the trend with automobiles in Europe and Asia. Yes, they are putting pattern to the test.  If you live in Sweden,  you can choose from over 20 different auto skins for your Volvo  C30.  Even  [...]

Remember the old joke: What’s black and white and read all over? Although that joke, along with its punch line, the newspaper, as well as black and white television, may all be obsolete, the fashion cache of black on white and vice versa is never out of style. Like the little black dress, this distinctive [...]

Do you get totally overwhelmed and feel frustrated when it comes to mixing  patterns for your home? Well let me solve your dilemma! Stop going  crazy and start enjoying your decorating experience.  Keeping it simple in the beginning is always the best approach when mixing  patterns.  Let’s start with a few  design rules to help [...]

Do you ever look at novelty designs and wonder  where they came from?  In the design world, they are known as conversational prints. They started to come into play around  the early 1900′s but became extremely popular in the 1940s. When you look at some of the quirky patterns used on fabrics and wallpapers  you [...]

Step out and be bold!  Go for the gusto and take the simple approach to decorating. Start with using one bold  pattern in a room to make a design statement. It’s easy. Just pick a pattern you like, such as a floral, stripe, damask, or any bold motif image to decorate your wall of choice.  [...]