Posts Tagged ‘decorating’

November 29th, 2012 No Comments

Interiors: small is the new big- creating small nooks & a movie’s charming english cottage

My husband has been saying this since we bought a tiny house by the ocean, “small is the new big”. Frankly it’s a joke between us because we can’t afford a larger house in our area. It’s wonderful to have a big home but large spaces aren’t always so comforting are they? There’s something to be said for small reading nooks, intimate dining rooms and petit gardens.  A friend of mine that has an enormous house says that his two daughters love it when they go on vacation and the whole family is in one hotel room. The girls feel … Read more

November 16th, 2012 No Comments

burlap tablecloths, trees skirts & more!

Ballard Designs has over 36 burlap items to choose from. They carry anything from burlap ribbon to bedskirts and christmas items. I’m loving their fringed burlap tablecloths for the entranceway or a holiday bar table.

October 5th, 2012 No Comments

jamali garden store

One of my favorite places to go for inexpensive holiday decor is Jamali Garden store on West 28th street in New York City. But they now have a lot of their things online and will ship all over the country. You can find anything from vases to garlands to moss. This 16 inch Berry Wreath is only $22, set of 6 Red Glitter Birds, $4.50 and a 6 foot Red Glitter Bay Leaf Garland, only $16. If you are in the city it’s worth a trip to the flower market to see what they have, if not … Read more