Last summer I created this clock wall at the cottage above my mini work space. Now that I’m back at the lake after 5 months of winter, I felt that the display could use a little pick-me up. I did just that by adding the name of a city where a loved one lives above each clock. It’s simple yet so impactful. Here’s what we did: Pick cities where family...

Fifteen minutes is all it took to create a tulip garden with stickers to define a small space into a drop zone perfect for a purse, shoes and sunnies. Wall stickers are a great way to freshen up your space without too much commitment or fear of messing up your walls. It’s the ideal decorating solution if you’re renting, live in a dorm room or if you like to change...

Decorating your walls doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, with a bit of creativity you can get a designer look without a designer price tag. This is exactly what I did by displaying an over-sized calendar that plays double duty: it keeps track of my schedule and acts as a piece of modern art on my walls. This is the kind of calendar you don’t want to hide, au contraire,...

With Spring here and Summer just around the corner, wedding season has officially begun. I received my first wedding invitation of the year yesterday, and I’m thrilled to be able to attend. This triggered conversations with co-workers about weddings and what makes them memorable, after all – it’s all in the details, right? Being a design company, we pride ourselves on being creative and detail oriented. Karla’s wedding (she’s our manufacturing...

Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your décor with brighter, softer colors. Pastels seemed like the perfect choice for this DIY wall art project. By simply swapping out the existing artwork in frames I already had, I created a soft delicate palette for my walls. This DIY project is an easy and inexpensive way to welcome spring into your home. This is what you’ll need: • picture frames of...

Empty frames are such a creative and chic way to dress up your walls, all without spending any money on actual artwork. Once the frames are painted they become art themselves — think of it as instant Wall Art. Our goal was to create a fresh summer look for a reading nook, with a dash of fun and cheer. We kept the background neutral and jazzed up the look with...

Whether you’re buying expensive or lower priced picture frames, it’s very frustrating to discover nicks or scratches on them. That’s when Sharpies come to the rescue. As part of my job I buy picture frames of all price ranges to test our products. It never fails, frames that looked pristine at the store are often not without a few dings. I’m not the first to use this trick but Sharpies are great to cover...

On a recent shopping trip to Banana Republic, I was completely smitten by their colorful spring collection and by the stylishly decorated store. A lot of effort goes into customizing the look and feel for a store brand to inspire shoppers to spend time, and of course money. Everything from mannequins to visual elements such as wall arrangements and display shelves is carefully planned. Retailers’ visual merchandisers come up with...

At times, something as simple as choosing a chair can be a real challenge. On a recent makeover of my daughter’s bedroom there were three chairs that I liked. I couldn’t decide which one to choose, so I asked for your opinion on Facebook. The options were blue, white or wood. I knew there was no wrong answer, since it’s all a matter of personal style, but I wanted to get your opinions....

A dining room is the perfect place to hang art. There’s usually at least one long wall to hang a piece or a group of pieces to create the right dining ambience. Since it’s a place for your family and guests to gather to share a meal together, hang something interesting that will spark a conversation and that’s enjoyable to look at too. Here are some ideas for what to...

For those of you who have not had a chance to visit one of H&M’s new Home stores, I have you covered. I recently shopped at one and loved the company’s new home décor accessories. If you like H&M’s clothing, there’s a good chance you’ll like their stylish Home collection. Just like their clothes and accessories, their home products are reasonably priced and fashionable. This window display showcases some of...

If you have a product idea and don’t know what to do with it, you must watch the movie Joy. 20th Century Fox This is the true story of Joy Mangano (Jennifer Lawrence) who invents the Miracle Mop. The life of inventor Joy Mangano’s path to success was paved with roadblocks both inside and outside of the family. Despite all the obstacles, she managed to carry through and created her own...