Category Archives: design
Where’s the Wastebasket?
A letter to the editor in a recent American Bungalow posed an interesting question. In all those beautiful photos of featured arts and crafts-style homes, the reader pointed out, the magazine never once included a wastebasket. Where the heck do … Continue reading
Filed under design, interiors, organization
Over the Counter
Nobody would ever mistake me for a neat freak. But just because organization isn’t in my blood doesn’t mean I can’t change, right? That’s why I thought I’d use the inevitable burst of motivation that comes with the onset of … Continue reading
Filed under design, interiors, kitchens, organization
Traditional Ikea
The first time I took my parents to Ikea, they thought I was crazy. Sure, they liked the prices – and my dad loved the meatballs – but they just couldn’t see the light-toned, self-assemble Scandinavian furniture and bold prints … Continue reading
Filed under bedrooms, design, interiors, kitchens, old houses
Freshly minted
I’ve heard of color schemes inspired by nature. And my favorite paint colors seem to unconsciously mimic foods (my plans for a light golden wheat kitchen somehow turned into banana cream pie – or lemon bar, I’m not sure which). … Continue reading
Subway Style
I love the subway tiles we added to our kitchen during a recent remodel, but I sometimes wonder: Are they timeless or trendy? The glossy white tiles do fit the era of my home, along with the (also new) white … Continue reading
Filed under design, interiors, kitchens, old houses, restoration
New Old Wallpaper
I think I’m becoming a wallpaper convert – and that’s saying something. Growing up, wallpaper was a bad word in my family. Other banned terms included wall-to-wall carpet, popcorn ceilings and Sears siding, in case you were wondering. Maybe my … Continue reading
Filed under design, interiors, old houses
