On my Facebook page last week Christine asked me: “I would love some advice on the business end of what you do. I have graduated from an interior design program and have been charging student prices in the hopes of …
How to make your small office space look and feel bigger, (and happier)
Small space solutions are obviously very popular. So when I decided to redo my office, I figured I should really assert all my small space knowledge to make this office work. Ready for the breakdown, friends? Here’s how and why …
My new office, revealed … again.
It’s finally done, despite all the different stages it went through. First there was this office from this post with the dark navy walls: (paint color, “Loyal Blue” by Sherwin Williams) But then we decided that that room would be …
Secrets to shopping for vintage on Craigslist
How to find the best finds, score the best score, and not get screwed whilst shopping on Craigslist. I asked readers on my Facebook page yesterday what questions they’d like me to answer and Catherine Ahern asked about how to …
Design Bloggers Conference scholarship
Hey, design bloggers out there. The Design Bloggers Conference is fast approaching, March 3rd – 5th, and Lamps’ Plus is sponsoring a scholarship for design bloggers who want to go but might not be able to swing the $645 admission. …
Emerald; the color of the year
I have to admit that I love when Pantone deems one color ‘The Color of the Year.” It’s like the Oscar’s of colors. The Superbowl of palettes. The Miss America of the rainbow. Last year, it was Tangerine Tango. They …
My new years resolutions, 2013
Oh, I do love resolutions, probably because I’m obsessed with superficial self improvement. Every year I make these resolutions that I keep for a few months and then fail at. Often they involve keeping my car clean, not drinking during the …
Still in Portland….doctor's orders
It’s so weird. I was at the ER yesterday dealing with some abdominal issues and the doctor told me the only remedy was thrifting. He said, “Ma’am, I need you to follow my strict orders and do nothing except sleep …
Holiday Mantel Contest Winners!!!
I know, I know. Looking at holiday mantels on January 1st is like celebrating Halloween on November 11th; what is normally fun and festive turns to just kinda weird almost overnight. But stare at mantels we must for one more …
Made in Oregon
I’m in Portland for the next week or so, visiting family and friends, and generally getting my hipster on. Looking for suggestions of bars/restaurants/stores during the visit. So far we have tried to get into Tasty ‘n Sons and successfully …