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Dark Romance Interiors

Dark Romance. A luxurious and moody style. It’s a beautiful look and Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to share a few dark, romantic, and sexy interiors. These spaces make my black heart go pitter...

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Inspiring Women Designers

I wanted to share with you five of my favorite women designers. These women are all total badasses and have forged their indelible mark on the industry. There are so many amazing designers it’s a hard...

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Hip Nursery Ideas

As you could probably guess, I’m not a huge baby-fanatic. Shocker I know. Sure, babies are cute but I know all of the things those little shits angels are capable of and prefer to keep my distance....

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San Francisco Decorator Showcase Part One

 San Francisco Decorator Showcase Recently, the BHE had to go to San Francisco for his job.  I joined him at the end of his gig and we stayed on for a long weekend of fun.  We crammed a lot in in...

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14 Rooms that Prove Black Shiplap is the New White

Shiplap / aka country-chic wood paneling. It.  Is.  Everywhere. Shiplap in living rooms, shiplap in dining rooms, shiplap in bathrooms, shiplap in kitchens. Here a shiplap, there are shiplap,...

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Velvet Finishes Painting Tips with Lotus Theory Designs

Today is an exciting day – we have Lotus Theory Designs guest blogging for us! Bianca is a breath of fresh air to the furniture painting world and recently painted an amazing hutch with Velvet...

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Creative Ways to Use Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Temporary wallpaper/peel and stick wallpaper/removable wallpaper is here my friends, hallelujah! This design option is a smart choice for those with commitment issues, that like to change it up a bit,...

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Maximalist Decor

Less is more? Sometimes. And other times not. At times, interiors are literally begging for something radical. Whether it be an unexpected use of colour or the mix of multiple patterns and textures,...

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Bohemian Interior Inspiration

Bohemian Interiors. Do you know why I love them? Because there are a million ways to do them right and not many ways to do them wrong! You can mix and match patterns, colours, textures, and...

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How to Blend and Layer Furniture Paint

Bianca from Lotus Theory Designs is back, baby! You remember her from this Velvet Finishes post, right? Today, she is going to teach us how to blend and layer paint on furniture! Blending and layering...

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Frida Kahlo Inspired Interiors

There’s a mysterious air around Frida Kahlo. I would loved to have known her.  She was deep and dark and passionate. If she were to be alive today, I wonder what her home would look like? I imagine...

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Moroccan Tile Interiors

Moroccan tiles and the art of mosaic tile making date back many centuries in the old city of Fez in Morocco. Handmade, hand-glazed and hand cut Moroccan mosaic tiles are crafted using traditional and...

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How to Update Furniture with Paint

Bianca from Lotus Theory Designs is back, baby! You remember her from these Velvet Finishes posts, right? Today, she is going to teach us how to update furniture with paint! We all have old, perhaps...

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San Francisco Decorator Showcase Part Two

Welcome to part two of the San Francisco Decorator’s Showcase home tour. This home was so impressive that I had to split it up into two separate posts…my design eyes couldn’t take more stimulation all...

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How to Hang Wallpaper on a Ceiling

Today we have my friend Shelly from Confettistyle with us! Shelly is a fellow blogger and lover of all things beautiful. This project is one of my favorites and I’m excited to share it with you all!...

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How to Make a DIY Halloween Sign Using Stencils

Disclaimer: Stencil Revolution provided the stencil for this project. All opinions are 100% mine. Halloween is my all-time favorite holiday. *shocker I know* Maybe it’s the mystery in the air, the...

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How to Accent Furniture with Metallic Paint

Bianca from Lotus Theory Designs is back, baby! You remember her from these Velvet Finishes posts, right? Today, she is going to teach us how to accent furniture with metallic paint. Ahh, metallic...

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The Ultimate Guide to Halloween 2018!

It’s almost Halloween witches!! I thought I would chime in today before all of the spooky festivities begin with a little, err large, Halloween recap of sorts. From adult beverages and vegan pumpkin...

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Colorful Christmas Decor Ideas

I’m sure it’s no surprise to know that I like things colourful – even Christmas decor. While the traditional red and green colour scheme is beautiful, I prefer a modern take on holiday decorating. Let...

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How to Paint Chippy White Furniture using Velvet Finishes

Bianca from Lotus Theory Designs is joining us today with an informative painting tutorial on how to paint chippy white furniture using Velvet Finishes Minimalistic – our January colour of the month!...

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