It's Decor Day

We've pulled together a list of some great decor and furnishing ideas from some of our favorite online resources for home design. Enjoy!

Best Folding Chairs 2008
Unique Side Tables
Dining Chairs Under $160
Pretty Home Office Accessories
Amazing Bookcases

  August 7, 2008 | Comments ()

New Design for Decor8

One of our favorite design blogs received a beautiful facelift today and launched under their own domain and can now be found at decor8blog.com. Holly Becker's website is a standout among design blogs and the mainstream media has taken notice with her recent appointment as editor of Simply Stated for Real Simple.

  July 28, 2008 | Comments ()

Build It Yourself: Sign Table

We're always looking for interesting ways to repurpose common goods into everyday items and this sign table certainly fits the bill. The sign was salvaged from a junkyard and the remaining structure is mostly plywood.

  July 18, 2008 | Comments ()

Decorate By Color

For those of you with eclectic tastes and prefer to decorate by feel and emotion rather than architectural style I suggest checking out the websites of Erin Olson that focus strictly on color regardless of house style or room type. Our favorite is the House of Turquoise, which is a color we may not personally choose but talented designers make rooms look spectacular with.

  July 11, 2008 | Comments ()

Granite Kitchen Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances

Are granite kitchen countertops and stainless steel appliances truly the standard when it comes to kitchen remodels? We see this everywhere! All model homes, tv show renovations, real estate flips, upgraded apartments, the granite and stainless is never ending.

  July 10, 2008 | Comments ()

Fly Your Flag the Right Way this 4th of July

If you choose to display your American spirit by flying the U.S. flag this 4th of July, please make sure you do it properly. Yes, there is more to it than just unfurling the flag and running it up a pole. Follow these tips to ensure your flag is treated with respect and displayed properly.

  June 30, 2008 | Comments ()

Paradise Lights by Leighton Lam

We recently returned from a visit with family and friends in Hawaii and had the pleasure to meet Leighton Lam who is the designer/artist behind Paradise Lights. Leighton is a Hawaiian native but spent time in New York during the 80's honing his artistic skills and now has 30 years of experience designing Hawaiian jewelry as well as interior and exterior lighting pieces.

  June 25, 2008 | Comments ()

Stylish House Numbers

Clearly marking your address is not only good form to allow guests and deliveries to easily find you but also increases the likelihood that the fire department or police know exactly where to go.

There are a myriad of house number options and Shelterrific has found quite a few great options.

  June 24, 2008 | Comments ()

Walls Transformed: Metallic Leaf

Inspired by the lovely display captured here, we've found a project post dedicated to the art of applying a combination of metallic paints and hologram foil, available online, to create a shiny, textured wall that becomes a standout interior surface in a bedroom or another room of the house.

  June 19, 2008 | Comments ()

Carrie's Sex & the City Apartment Makeover

If you're a “Sex and the City” fan, there's no doubt you loved, hated, or talked endlessly about the apartment interior makeover heard 'round the world. And if you're searching for ideas for your next home decorating project, consider pouring over these celebrated interiors and give your home a boost of Hollywood glamour.

  June 18, 2008 | Comments ()