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I don't hear people talk about dens much anymore. My grandparents always watched TV in a small den. Their living room was formal—they didn't have a television in there. I like the idea of keeping a separate den for lounging in the evenings after work. Here are a few of my shopping ideas for a [...]
I have dreamed for years about having a gift wrapping room in my house. I have seen all the DIY tutorials on Pinterest on how to mount rolls of wrapping paper and spools of ribbon on the wall, and fantasized about the day I could have one, too. It isn't likely to ever happen for [...]
If I could, I would furnish my entire house, inside and out, with mid-century modern designs. Even though many designers have said it is time for us to move on already from mid-century, I am not ready to quit. There is just something about those clean lines and simplicity and nostalgia. I have not been [...]
I have been dreaming about the coast a lot lately. While I have always enjoyed living in the city, so many of the things I liked about urban living—restaurants with vibe, a car-free lifestyle, farmer's markets, downtown strolls—no longer exist or are just not enjoyable anymore. I managed a Florida escape to visit family a [...]
Art Deco has been my favorite style since I was an 18-year-old college freshman in my first architectural history class. I like the vertical lines and the glamour and the shimmery elegance. If I had a larger house, I would most certainly create a small salon or sitting room where I could read, work, and [...]
Since the pandemic began, I have been spending a lot of time working in my little eat-in kitchen. I have an office, but it is rather warm upstairs and not as comfortable as it is in my sunny kitchen on the first floor. I have been thinking about giving it a little bit of an [...]
I am starting a new series on my blog that I will publish on Sundays. I love looking at design magazines and browsing furniture stores, but neither my pocketbook nor my house size allow me to indulge in purchasing very often. But that doesn't stop me from fulfilling my longings online. I therefore plan to [...]