The Chinese believe you should not be distracted from the food or the company during a meal because eating feeds the body and the spirit. Do put images of food and fruit in the East area of your dining room to represent the abundance and sustenance that you want to attract to your table and…
Wall paper was once considered boring and old fashioned. Not anymore- wall paper is back in a big way! No longer a blast from the past, it is an outstanding way to add dimension, texture, style and color to a room. Today’s papers may feature metallic, cork, silk, sisal, hand-painted, bamboo, murals and much, much…
Decorating Built-Ins does not have to be a daunting task, nor does it have to be bland and boring! Transform ordinary bookcases and wall shelves into spectacular, showroom quality displays, with a few quick and easy decorating tips! Keep it simple! Less is more- a basic design concept that safeguards carefully chosen items will have…
Art! Art! Art! …and more Art! I just cannot get enough! I love discovering new artists and sharing their work with anyone and everyone I can. Cody reached out to me via Facebook suggesting that I incorporate one of his pieces in a room I designed- I admire his boldness- and rightfully so, his art…
Fans of the modern style are drawn to open spaces that flow into each other, minimal architectural enhancement, furniture with clean lines in asymmetrical spatial arrangements, machined materials such as chrome, Lucite, metal and smooth wood. Fans of modernism might be drawn to a home designed in the mid 20th century or a condo designed…
Brian Allen-Aguilar is a brilliant, self-taught craftsman. Like many Austinites’, he is proud to use raw materials, all locally grown and fabricated. In the beginning, Brian had no formal training in carpentry, only a basic understanding of sanding and applying varnish. With a background in Political Science, he was forced to use the trial and…
The bedroom is a private place where we rejuvenate and regain physical and spiritual strength- it should be peaceful, secure and subdued. The happiness of marriage, and the health and wealth of a couple can be affected by the feng shui of the bedroom. We spend approximately one third of our lives sleeping, which is…
Have you been searching for the perfect holiday ornament? No need to look any further…I have done the searching for you and found the perfect, unique ornaments that will make your holidays sparkle- they are all completely original and handmade! If you know me, you know that the holidays are not particularly my favorite time…
Anna Sprage is a Houston based artist with a background in theatre and music. While on bed rest from a difficult pregnancy and unable to play her violin or guitar, she picked up a paintbrush and the rest is history. Her newfound love of painting got her through a very difficult time in her life…
Pets are natural sources of chi and they can bring the loving spirit out in just about anyone. Pets are brought to hospitals and retirement homes to strengthen the health and well being of the patients. When you treat your pet with love and dignity, they bring remarkable energy to a home. When your pets…
Party decorations can cost a fortune and may not be used on multiple occasions; my friend Rose Mary revised instructions taken from a magazine and created this elegant Halloween themed banister cover. This same idea can be used to create a holiday banister as well! Quick tip: Leave your banister cover up for multiple holidays. …
The first ever Interior Design Homes Tour by ASID is quickly approaching! The designers and homeowners are excited to open their homes to you this Saturday from 10-6pm. For all the event details including rules, maps and adresses visit www.asidtx.or/austinhometour. Overview ASID is a community of people driven by a common love for design and…
