by Marilynn | Nov 9, 2017 | Design & Decor, Inspiration
I recently spent some time in South Africa and we stumbled across this gorgeous restaurant on our last day in #CapeTown, South Africa. It was so gorgeous that I simply had to share it with you! Life Grand Cafe was designed by a husband and wife team, John & Maira...
by Marilynn | Oct 13, 2017 | Design & Decor, DIY, Roundups
Holiday decorating is already here, can you believe it? Seems like we just sent the kiddos off to school and we’re all already thinking about Christmas, thanks to those crazy retailers….#amiright? So I thought I would make it a bit easier on you to get...
by Marilynn | Sep 7, 2017 | Design & Decor, Inspiration, Roundups
Dunn Edwards has always been my paint company of choice ever since my step mom gave me a Pro kit, full of mini 3 ring binders filled with 4x6 color cards. It made choosing colors so stinking easy for a Designer, not to mention the quality of their paint. So, of...
by Marilynn | Aug 7, 2017 | Design & Decor, DIY, Inspiration, Thrifting, Video Tutorials
Are You Afraid of Color? At one time, we were all afraid of color in our decor, weren’t we? First of all, admit it, using color can be a little intimidating. With a few helpful hints, I can show you how to dip your toe into the pool of color. Sometimes you see a...
by Marilynn | May 9, 2017 | Design & Decor, DIY, Thrifting
In this episode,….I found an amazing oak pedestal table with AMAZING claw feet! I was so tempted to buy it, but walked away begrudgingly. I also found a more delicate small pedestal dining table which can be used for a breakfast table or in a large foyer...
by Marilynn | May 2, 2017 | Design & Decor, DIY, Thrifting
In this episode of Thrift Store Tuesday,….Turning an ornate ugly duckling vintage buffet in to a stunner, and a Mid Century Modern layered front dresser. The MCM dresser has a chipped corner, but with the paint example I show you, it would mask the...
by Marilynn | May 1, 2017 | Design & Decor
Using knobs is often a fast, easy and affordable way to update existing furniture. I often use Anthropologie knobs because they are some of the most beautiful and unique you can find. This particular knob is no longer available at Anthropologie, but I’ve found...
by Marilynn | Apr 25, 2017 | Design & Decor, DIY, Thrifting
In this episode of Thrift Store Tuesday,….we look at a basic and incredibly inexpensive vintage buffet and all of it’s incredible potential, a little antiqued shabby chic night stand and a unique night stand with drawers most likely from the...
by Marilynn | Apr 18, 2017 | DIY, Thrifting
In this episode of Thrift Store Tuesday,….we look at some campaign end tables & coffee table that most people would pass up as well as a gorgeous china cabinet with some examples of what you could turn it in to with some paint and imagination!...
by Marilynn | Apr 11, 2017 | Design & Decor, Thrifting
In this episode of Thrift Store Tuesday, I discover an amazing antique Monk’s bench and contrast that against a replica sofa table in the Asian style with beautiful brass handles. I seriously can’t believe this piece, so so amazing and leaves...