• DIY

    From Drab To Fab: A Chair & Ottoman Remake

      Sometimes change is good – Take a look at how this old chair went from boring to glamorous and I fell in love all over again.   One of my favorite things to do in design is to breathe new life into old or vintage furniture, it brings out the magician in me. My oversized chair and ottoman was looking…

  • Accessories,  DIY,  Holiday Decorating

    DIY: How To Make A Magnolia Christmas Wreath

    There’s a beautiful Magnolia tree in my front yard ripe for a little pruning to give me the wonderful making for a Magnolia Christmas wreath.   Magnolia trees are as southern as pecan pie or cornbread.  Did you know Magnolia is the state flower of Mississippi and Louisiana? The tree has beautifully glossy leaves year-around and depending on your plant…

  • DIY,  Furniture

    DIY: How To Create A Fabulous Furry Stool

    The Manhattan home of fashion designer Joseph and Kimberely Mimran.  Photo by Simon Upton The Marc Bankowsky “Pieds De Bouc” Round Stool  at 1stdibs  – $9500 From the moment I saw that furry treasure with the golden legs I fell in love and had to have one until I checked out the price on 1stdibs – $9500.  I don’t think…

  • Accessories,  DIY

    An Easy Way To Customize Art For Your Home

    I found these mask from Ghana on a shopping trip and was so excited to add them to my collection until I went to the frame store.   The estimate for framing each mask was so expensive.  It made me think why does framing cost so much? Anyway, it was a perfect opportunity to get creative and find a budget…