On Monday we took a look at the sets from the Diane Keaton-Jack Nicholson movie “Something’s Gotta Give,” and I showed you these photos of the dining room. My friend Rhoda of Southern Hospitality reminded me that she had been inspired by the movie to redecorate her own dining room earlier this year, and she [...]
When I saw AnNicole’s simple but stunning kitchen makeover on her blog Our Suburban Cottage, I was so impressed that I had to show it to you. Without changing the cabinets, counters, flooring, or anything major, AnNicole gave her kitchen a whole new look. This should inspire anyone who doesn’t have a big budget but [...]
When Hooked on Houses reader Michelle (From House to Home) moved into her 1920s Colonial, she wasn’t sure what to do with the awkward addition at the back of the house. She says they started calling it their “everything room” because the family gathered there to do, well, just about everything. It was a popular [...]
#1: Woodland Creatures in Glass Domes:
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#2: Stainless-Steel Bench Toilets:
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#3: Woofer Speakers:
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#4: Egg-Shaped, Space-Saving Washing Machines:
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#5: Patriotic Bedding:
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#6: Tables on Wheels:
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#7: Hamburger Beds:
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#8: Microsuede Sofa Pits:
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#9: Toilet Tank Decals:
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#10: Chairs with Tails:
Happy April Fool’s Day to all of my decor-savvy readers, who I’m sure weren’t fooled for a minute by this list! Do [...]
After Friday’s “Hooked on Toile” post, my husband pointed out that I had forgotten the “t” in the word “toilet.” Apparently he thinks I’m hooked on toilets, and bad at spelling. Um, no. I’m hooked on toile, as in Toile du Jouy. Pronounced “twall,” not “toil.” Lest there be any misunderstanding (Dave), here’s the official [...]
Welcome to Hooked on Fridays, a blog party I host at the end of every week to celebrate the things we love. Today I’m hooked on toile. I keep hearing that it’s “out.” Passe. Dunzo. But I’m just not ready to give it up yet. I think it’s a classic look that can really pull [...]
Need some inspiration for your Easter or Springtime table settings? I do! Here are some of my favorite fresh ideas for the season.
We eat outside whenever possible when the weather’s nice, so I’m always looking for ways to pretty-up my patio table. I like the idea of painting old cans in soft blues and greens [...]
1. Add yellow–you can’t go wrong with forsythia.
2. Wash the winter off your windows and let the sun shine in.
3. Organize your laundry room.
4. Invite some bunnies in.
5. Fill a glass jar or vase with fruit.
6. Put away the heavy blankets and lighten up.
7. Frame your fireplace with flowers. Now it’s starting [...]
I have a thing for stone fireplaces. I grew up in a charming old house that had one, which might explain why I always stop to look at rooms with them. Case in point: the family room in Country Living’s 2009 House of the Year. I also like the beamed ceilings and those turquoise chairs. [...]
Welcome to this week’s Hooked on Fridays blog carnival! Today I’m hooked on these Dali Wall Decals. I first discovered them over at Nonnie Bear and thought they were just so cool. What an easy and inexpensive way to change the look of a room! And when you get tired of them, you can peel [...]
