Kitchen Design Trends

By Lindsey Walta, August 17, 2009 | In interior decorating |

A great article on Kitchen Design Trends from Dallas Interior Decorating Examiner Nancy Baldwin and www.examiner.com

Kitchen design trends are a reflection of changes in how we use our homes. As our families have become more mobile, and as entertaining has become a regular occurrence, the kitchen has evolved into a multi-purpose space combining function and . . .

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Geography-inspired interior design

By Lindsey Walta, June 23, 2009 | In interior decorating |

Wallpaper, plates and cushions are just a few of the household items that can increasingly be seen sporting designs based on maps.

That is according to Home Shopping Spy, the interior trends blog by Ideal Home, which suggested that geography is ‘finally cool’.

Design-conscious shoppers may have noticed that maps are appearing on all manner of household . . .

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Can’t Sell? Update!

By Lindsey Walta, May 14, 2009 | In Renovation Design,interior decorating |

In a down economy, sometimes you are faced with the reality of staying put in your current home, like it or not. Consider updating your look to satisfy the need for a change and to give yourself an edge when the market turns.

-Replace old, worn carpet with new carpet or consider upgrading to hardwoods.

-Replace doors . . .

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jcaroline creative

By Lindsey Walta, May 6, 2009 | In interior decorating |

Check out www.jcarolinecreative.com for beautiful and inspiring fabrics, ribbon, patterns, ideas and more. They carry unique fabrics and great hardware, and also feature and insightful blog where real-life applications are shown and glimpses into the author’s life are shared.

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2009 Decorators ShowHouse

By Lindsey Walta, April 22, 2009 | In interior decorating |

From The Birmingham News by Kathy Seale:

If you visited the Decorators ShowHouse in 1985, then you’ll be familiar with this year’s locale.

The 2009 ShowHouse is, as it was then, a 7,000-square-foot, French-style manor built in 1961 for the late Mrs. Morris Bush, who named her home Manoir Minette. The deja vu feeling will likely end, . . .

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