Sunday Night Supper: Signs of Spring
It’s been a while since I highlighted the happ-happ-happenings of our family dinners in Bonduel. We’ve kept up the tradition every week. …
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. …
Looking good naked: The architectural details of Drayton Hall
There are just some old structures that can pull off naked. They can be empty, undecorated and a little rough around the …
The business of busyness
“It’s good to be busy” I grew tired of this phrase in the years of selling new construction contracts during a full …
The best green decor I’ve shopped recently!
We are breaking into March with the Irish celebration on the horizon. Less than two weeks until St Patrick’s Day! This marks …
Is my house dated? Yes. Here’s why it doesn’t matter.
Let’s face it- there is no such thing as timeless design unless you are restoring a heritage home back to it’s perfect …
The Small but Mighty Series: Introduction
Happy Leap Day! As I was trying to decide on my next post it hit me- what better way to wrap up …
Coming or Going? A look at lighting trends
When I was searching through photos for the previous post about the Vegas Show Homes I noticed a repetition of lighting trends …
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 …