There’s just something about the French – isn’t there? – and it shows in their decorating, their food, their joie de vivre. A few years back I took my daughter to France to experience the culture first hand. We loved it there as much as we love Italy. There is something so wonderfully mystical about [read the rest...]

Although I love French Country decorating I honestly did not expect such a positive response to the last article I wrote on French Country bedding. It seems there are far more people interested in this simple and elegant style than I had imagined. If your question is how you can remodel an existing bedroom’s decor [read the rest...]

If you’re looking for a change with your current decorating scheme why not try adding French Country furniture and a few decorative accents? It’s easier than you think to turn any country kitchen, rustic living room or farmhouse bedroom into the fresh new look of French Country. Some of your existing furniture may already be [read the rest...]

Lately I’ve discovered a passion for the French Country style and since I had to re-decorate my bedroom it was natural to incorporate the style into my design. In fact, French Country decor works perfectly in a bedroom as it elicits the sense of comfort and relaxation. The style in itself borders on elegance but [read the rest...]

If you’ve never painted before you can quickly become confused entering a paint store today. There are just a few basics to consider when choosing the right paint for any decorating job you’ve embarked upon. Paint is, simply put, a mixture of pigment, resin and a carrier agent. In general, the main (white or eggshell) [read the rest...]

When it comes to home decorating we often choose curtains and window coverings with our hearts first. Form over function. I’m sure this has happened to you over the years as I believe we all get caught in the ‘bought it because I loved it’ trap and then either have to learn to live with [read the rest...]