Monthly Archives: September 2011

Friday’s Fabulous Fabrics: Combination 006

I have been dying to share this fabric combination with you since April. That’s not an exaggeration. They’ve been sitting on the corner of my desk for MONTHS, and every time I look at them, I think, “I have GOT … Continue reading

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Thrifty Thursday: Wingback Headboards

Wingback headboards… they’re all the rage right now. And why not? They’re cozy, comfortable, inviting, and oh yeah… gorgeous. But we should probably also mention the price, because they can be WICKED expensive. Let’s take, for example, one of my … Continue reading

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Sunday Spotlight: Dan Carithers for Sherrill Furniture

Last week, our Sunday Spotlight featured manufacturer Sherrill Furniture. This week, we’re going in depth with one of Sherrill’s collections, DC Designs. (You can view the entire collection here.) DC Designs is the eponymous collection of Atlanta-based designer Dan Carithers, … Continue reading

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Thrifty Thursday: Beauty and the Budget

Is it REALLY possible to create amazing spaces for pennies on the dollar? Spaces that look like the ones you see on TV, except without the hot carpenter in your yard, building your furniture out of MDF? The short answer … Continue reading

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Design Speak Defined: “Transitional”

“Transitional” is probably one of the most over-used words in design today. But what does it actually mean? “Transitional” is the name for style that TRANSITIONS between traditional and contemporary design, although in general, it leans more toward the contemporary … Continue reading

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Sunday Spotlight on Sherrill Furniture

I’m excited to present our new feature here at the blog, the Sunday Spotlight. Each week I’ll be showcasing a different manufacturer, and highlighting some of my favorite pieces. For those of you working on (or considering undertaking) a project, … Continue reading

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