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by admin 07/30/2020

Celebrity Kitchens

Thanks to Architectural Digest, HGTV and MLS listings, it’s possible for us to be a little voyeuristic and get a glimpse into homes that would normally be inaccessible to us, in this case, celebrity kitchens. Maybe some of them will speak to you – maybe some won’t; the styles are all over the place! Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi‘s kitchen. Angela Lansbury enjoys cooking and wanted her kitchen to reflect warmth and the architecture of ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Architecture , Baths , Design , Home , Inspiration , Interior Design , Lifestyle

Beautiful Bathrooms

While researching bathrooms for a project, I came upon pictures that were too exquisite not to share! Some of these luxurious bathrooms have unusual sinks, fixtures, mirrors and/or faucets, providing a statement piece – a good idea for any room – that goes beyond the typical and gives that “custom” look. Any homeowner can tweak certain features, even if you aren’t doing a bathroom overhaul or renovation. I just love the ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Architecture , Baths , Design , DIY , Flooring , Home Improvement , Interior Design , Kitchens , Lifestyle

Cents and Sensibility: How to Make a Penny Floor

With two little ones running around the house, I am always picking things up off the floor. I am amazed, though, by the sheer number of coins! Granted, we play “store” a lot, which involves a cash register, spare change, and my youngest setting up “shop” where ever I am… no matter what I’m doing, working or not! They have piggy banks that they love to fill, so why are ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Architecture , Bedroom , Children , Children's Rooms , Design , Inspiration , Interior Design , Lifestyle

Baby Boy Nursery Ideas

A while ago, I did a post on girl nurseries, now I’m finally getting around to baby boy nurseries! Not having a boy, it was difficult to get in that mindset, especially after so many years of glitter and tea parties! I tried to include many styles (modern, neutral, colorful, white, luxurious and whimsical), as well as some gender-neutral rooms, so that there is enough inspiration for all tastes! With a nautical ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Architecture , Design , Design Dilemma , DIY , Home Improvement , Interior Design , Kitchens , Lifestyle , Renovation

Kitchen Islands with Legs: Hybrids of Farm Tables and Cabinets

A reader (Diane) has a quandary with her kitchen renovation, which she and I discussed in the comment section of a previous post, so I wanted to do a post on kitchen islands that will hopefully benefit her and others. Besides showing some inspiration, I also wanted to show how basic cabinets can be transformed with a larger countertop and legs. This shows the structure of the cabinets and a frame ...