Why are people so afraid to dress up and show off their fireplace? It’s always a great opportunity to make a statement and a clear focal point. Here are a few tips that may help if you have fireplace fears. BULK UP If you have a very talented carpenter,... 

The basement is always the last on the “honey do” list when it comes to home renovation. I love an underdog. For that reason, the basement is one of my favorite spaces to design. Here are three basements I worked on and some tips to take a... 

Makeovers – God love ‘em. People do some pretty horrific things all in the name of change. Well with the new year now afloat, let’s talk about some good makeover tips. Today, it’s about kitchens. Keep it real! Don’t try to... 

When I got the call to stage the latest home flipped by Rob Van Winkle for The Vanilla Ice Project on the DIY Network, right away I contacted Pier 1 Imports to provide all the furniture and home accessories. I love the accessibility of the Pier 1 product.... 

As we approach the wonderful holidays, we’re all focused on the things we’re thankful for: friends, family, loving relationships, a roof over our heads, food on the table– those sorts of very important elements to a happy life. Well,... 

I found a great article in my inStyle magazine this month on Sources for Affordable Art. I love original pieces and often commission friends who are just dabbling or getting more serious in their work. It makes a room so much cooler if people don’t... 

I don’t rock out to Metallica as much as I used to, now that I’m a mommy. But I don’t want to end up wearing mom jeans and sportin’ pale yellow high top Reeboks from back in the day. I do what I can to let that rocker chick out... 

A remote control is never attractive, no matter how high-tech it is. The Slot Coffee Table at Cb2.com solves the problem of that ugly accessory and hides it in a slot in the table. Too cool for school! It’s also a great way to always keep dibs on... 

Great question Bryon! In the Deco Basement I designed on Splurge & Save, I monogrammed some high ball glasses for the bar area. I bought a Armour Glass Etching Kit but any kit will do. You can usually find them at craft stores like Michaels. If your... 

I love getting emails asking me how-to do fun projects around the house. Especially if it means the use of power tools. So when Krista received this email about my Guinea Pig house I wanted to post the instructions ASAP! “I got the tail end of your...