http://www.decorateandrenovate.com News, tips and ideas for the perfect home Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en TGIF! (And My Super-Secret Project) Oh, I'm so glad it's Friday! For some reason, this week has seemed to drag on and on for me. I'm soooo ready to turn my attention to my little condo this weekend and get some things done.Actually, I have one project in particular ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/interior-decorating/tgif-and-my-super-secret-project/ Don't Skip It: Michael S. Smith Photo by Scott FrancisI think some may miss this because, let's face it....we may not have the desire or the funds during this economy to get every magazine we want to. But I didn't want you all to miss an article about the incredible Michael ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/design-and-ideas/dont-skip-it-michael-s-smith/ Powerful New Moon coming up Hi everyone, I want to alert you all to a powerful new moon coming up on Monday, March 15th. Every new moon is a time of new beginnings, and this one is an especially good time for inspiration and new directions that can lead to great ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/feng-shui/powerful-new-moon-coming-up/ A New Project Begins (Bedroom Redesign) I'm about to start on a new project, and I'm super excited about it! This is a project for a client...not in my condo. (Heck, sometimes I get tired of talking about my condo, so I know y'all must get tired of it, ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/interior-decorating/a-new-project-begins-bedroom-redesign/ Before & After ~ Bathrooms I adore before and after images of a space.   They really show the power of transformation and what can one do with a space thoughsheer imagination.  The above bathroom was a very mundane andoutdated bathroom that was totally redone in a clever way with a skylight ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/design-and-ideas/before-after-bathrooms/ DIY Project:: How To Make An Upholstered Headboard With A Wood Frame When I was trying to finalize the design for the upholstered back on my banquette seat, I spent about two hours one evening looking at headboards online. Upholstered headboards are so incredibly popular right now, and while I ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/interior-decorating/diy-project-how-to-make-an-upholstered-headboard-with-a-wood-frame/ The Sophisticated and Fun Mr. Jay Jeffers Jay Jeffers HomeI was recently at an event in San Francisco and had the pleasure of catching up with the extraordinary Interior Designer, Jay Jeffers. Mega-talented, charming, fun, and handsome...what more could one ask for in a designer?See? The talented Mr. Jeffers in his ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/design-and-ideas/the-sophisticated-and-fun-mr-jay-jeffers/ Romantic Rooms I love romantic rooms.  Many romantic rooms employ the use of draped fabric.  This room has great contrast from its dark walls covered in dark fabric with contrasting bright orange sheers that pool on the ground.  Thechandelier, table cloth and candlesticks help give it romantic feel. Modern rooms can be romantic ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/design-and-ideas/romantic-rooms/ Pasadena: a Glimpse Chandler BannerI was gone last weekend. Gone to Southern California. I made a somewhat last minute decision to drive down to Pasadena for a reunion at the school I called home from kindergarten through my Sophomore year in High School. Chandler was a relatively small school, private...and a ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/design-and-ideas/pasadena-a-glimpse/ The Answer To Your Question Is...YES!! Well, that is, if your question was, "Can grout be painted?" Okay, so maybe that wasn't so much your question as it was my question. And it's a question that's been on my mind for about three weeks now.I know, I know...I can ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/interior-decorating/the-answer-to-your-question-isyes/