Category Archives: Art and Mirrors

Years ago I salvaged a large mirror from a bathroom I was working on. One entire wall was mirrored (oh how very 80s) and I was able to get one large piece off the wall without destroying it. After having … Continue reading →

What do you do with a 3′ X 5 1/2′ bathroom mirror that you replace with a smaller mirror and towel rack? Well, if you’re me, you turn it 90 degrees, mount it on the wall in a hallway, head … Continue reading →

I LOVE CHRISTMAS! I love everything about it. The food, the lights, the decorations. This is the time of year when nostalgia really kicks in as we gather with family and friends to share some great food, drinks and fond … Continue reading →

In a previous post, Decorating Rules of Thumb, I wrote a bit about area rugs to the extent that most people have rugs that are either too large or too small for the room and gave some things to consider … Continue reading →

One of the best things you can do to open up and brighten your space and give the illusion that it is larger than it actually is, is through the use of mirrors. There are a lot of tricks and … Continue reading →

We all either have children or used to be children, so we are all familiar with the inherent desire children seem to have to want to write and draw on walls. It’s a babysitter’s worst nightmare…the children in your care … Continue reading →

I am a HUGE believer in, whenever possible, creating your own artwork rather than buying art off the rack. I find it has more meaning to you and is a way of commemorating special moments in your life. It also … Continue reading →

It amazes me sometimes what architects add when designing a space. The bedroom in a recent project I completed at SOHO Metropolitan had a small nook on one wall about 5 inches deep. It was basically unuseable space with no … Continue reading →

Every room needs a focal point, a place for the eye to rest. It can be a fireplace, a large picture window or a fantastic piece of art. When you use art as a focal point, keep a few things … Continue reading →