Can we please stop telling people what not to do in their homes?
I can admit I really hate being told what to do. I’m not referring to the dynamic of a respectful and constructive …
What’s New in Tile (at Insulation & Supply Co)!
I’ve been consulting on a kitchen remodel that brought me to Manitowac over a couple of afternoons. One of those stops included …
Two aisles: the shocking difference between these competing trends
As I was shopping for birthday party decorations I found myself at a common crafting store abruptly torn between two aisles with …
What’s new in furniture? The search for the perfect wing back chair
A little while back, as I was shopping at August Haven, I fell for this traditional wing back chair upholstered in a …
The Pastoral Art Trend
I can still remember when the trend in artwork reflected the ideals of a vibrant and romanticized life outside of rural America. …
3 Things the Vegas Show homes always do right (and three things they do wrong!)
I always enjoy a good builder’s convention and there is none better than the International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas. I usually …
What’s new in appliances?
I can’t walk through a Home Depot or Lowe’s without being distracted by something catching my eye. The other week it was …
Black and White and red all over
After last week’s dive into each paint manufacturer’s pick for color of the year I was also reading about other color trend …
2024 Paint colors of the year
Year one of this blog, as I was finding a voice and learning the basics of how to assemble a story, I …
Finding inspiration- how to start embracing the collected home trend
Welcome to 2024! With a fresh new year and the shocking realization this is the Blog’s 10-year anniversary I wanted to start …