Room for Tuesday

Today’s very controversial design topic (eek!) is Taxidermy. This one was actually a reader request that I was nervous to write about, but obliged. I enjoy chatting about all sorts of design topics here on the blog. I think I have a unique take on decorating with taxidermy. Before we dive in, this topic is probably one that could elicit strong opinions, but I trust w...

Hands down, the question I’m most asked… “What color is that?” Especially when it’s the perfect neutral or a warm white paint color. Choosing white paint seems easy until you have six nearly identical swatches taped to the wall and suddenly every single one looks wrong. I’ve specified a lot of paint colors over the years, and white is still one of the trickiest to get right. ...

I’m resurrecting this post because it’s one of my favorites and our dogs still use these pedestal bowls almost a decade later. Here’s how Emmett built the DIY dog bowl pedestal for our fur babies. I’ve always struggled to find pet products that I actually want to leave sitting out in our home, so designing our own made the most sense. These have a painted pedestal base, soaps...

I have another beautiful home tour lined up for you today, and this one is packed with so many thoughtful details. Designed by Marie Flanigan Interiors, this Kiawah Island home feels warm, collected, and timeless with incredible architectural details, layered textiles, antique pieces, and plenty of natural materials. It’s a new build that feels like it has been there for gene...

Lighting is one of those details that completely changes how a room feels. You can choose the most beautiful fixtures, but if it’s too bright, too cool, or too dark, you’re missing the main part of good lighting design. After years of designing and renovating homes, I’m pretty generous with dimmer switches. I don’t put them everywhere, though. There is definitely a time and a...