Spring Gardening Tips
Winter storms and cold seem to go on forever, but now the grass has turned green and spring rains are falling. So grab your trowel, rake and hoe and get ready for spring with the following tips! Prepare for FrostThe frost-free date for the Louisville area is around April 18. The term frost-free means that […]
Arranging your room for entertaining!
The best parties are the ones where there are lots of places for wandering, for hanging out, for intimate conversations and for talking to new people. Your house might not be laid out for entertaining on a daily basis, but you can always rearrange the furniture to make it more party-friendly. And while you’re at […]
The Queen of all colors
‘I’ve been 40 years discovering that the queen of all colors was black.’ — Pierre-Auguste Renoir The main reason a little black dress is so important in any woman’s wardrobe is that it is black. Black goes with anything, is always classy, is never out of style and oh-so-seductively hints of power. In this case what’s […]
Smashing Black and White Homes
A high-contrast color combination provides the perfect base for bold interior design By now everyone knows that it’s pretty easy and inexpensive to switch up the look of a room by changing out throw pillow covers, a lamp or two, artwork and a rug. However, to pull this off you need a versatile base. Using […]
All about that Black
The Works In this Oregon library-turned-home, the interior designers at Jessica Helgerson Interior Design let the kitchen recede into the background and put the focus on the fantastic windows, which were painstakingly replicated from the originals. Black was used on the trim and built-ins throughout the open plan. Between the open shelves full of cookbooks and the […]
No Drama Like Lighting Drama
Not only do lamps and light fixtures help set the mood of a space with their light, but they do the same with their appearance. Color, scale, repetition and composition are all important factors to consider when choosing light fixtures. Whether you are a traditionalist or a radical modernist, carve out your own personal space […]
Kitchen Confidential!
Some key updates to your kitchen will help you sell your house. Here’s what you need to know It may be a seller’s market, but that shouldn’t stop you from fixing up your home before you list it. As you know, kitchens sell homes. However, what you might not know is how to create a […]
Farmhouse Architecture Transcends Time
Farmhouse Architecture Transcends Time “Farmhouse” may imply a casual and informal home style, but farmhouse architecture developed through astute observation of details and an appreciation of pure form. As a homage to regional building techniques, farm structures and folk interpretations of pre-railroad, national and Victorian styles, this American vernacular style has garnered steady admiration and […]
Character and Charm
On a walk through any town in Britain and many in the U.S. and elsewhere, you could encounter homes from the Georgian, Tudor and Edwardian eras, to name just three. It can often be difficult to distinguish one period from another. Victorian architecture makes up a large proportion of those buildings. Here’s how to distinguish […]
Get Your Home in a Summer Mood
Bask in the easygoing spirit of summer with breezy touches indoors and out The days are lengthening; the nights are warmer — it’s time to start thinking summer. From white curtains billowing in the breeze, sleeping porches, shell collections and wildflowers to fresh juice in the morning and nautical stripes, certain things just beg to […]