Have a trip down to “the Shore,” and you’ll most likely be greeted by salt spray in your hair, summer sun blinding your eyes and endless lines of visitors. Though, you are not even thinking about some of these things, if you are like me. You are thinking about the homes. Forget the amazing fish …
Month: June 2019
For a slightly more offbeat spin on classic chair seats, consider church pews. You can locate these beauties in all styles, from easy Shaker to neo-Gothic, at antiques stores, architectural salvage shops and flea markets. Local churches in your town can also sell or give away used pews; inquire about. Or source them online via …
Outdoor furniture is an integral component of a backyard, providing a comfortable spot for relaxing and communing with nature, enjoying the company of other people or at the view. Past the practical, nevertheless, furniture may bring life and creativity to the landscape. A solitary bench under a great oak conjures up the vision of a …
“There aren’t any bad colors, just lousy color blends,” said one of my interior layout mentors many years back. At first I cried with him, as there’s a certain shade of brown-mustard yellowish that I definitely wouldn’t want slathered all over my walls. But once I appeared on his announcement for a little, I realized …
After a very long day most of us want to come back home to a place that feels peaceful — a place to recharge, restore and unwind. It’s 1 thing to create a space that is visually beautiful, but it’s quite another to create an area that may cause you to feel calm and at …
Coffee or tea? Do you do both? I gave up coffee several ages ago, and though I still love its aroma, tea has won my heart. They have such wonderful and fun accessories, not to mention the hundreds of selections of coffee blends and tea leaves available. Take a look here and see if you’re …
Velvet was associated with royalty throughout history, displaying its rich heap in deep colors of black, purple, burgundy and red. These colors can occasionally appear heavy in a space, but with darker, brighter colors of velvet you can make an upgraded, glamorous vibe — and show off the fabric’s rich textures. Cynthia Mason Interiors Turn …
We all can benefit from regular exercise. But even when you’re fortunate enough to have a gym in your home, getting inspired to workout can still be a challenge. But thing that can help you get moving is colour. Your fitness area should not be an afterthought or seem sterile. Remember, this a room in …
In most homes, the south-facing room is the sunniest place in the house because windows which face south receive the most direct sunlight throughout the entire year. These sun-drenched spaces are warm and well-lit through the day that may be a blessing in sunlight, but it could also be too much of good thing. South-facing …