http://www.decorateandrenovate.com News, tips and ideas for the perfect home Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:01:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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/ My (re)New(ed) Dining Table My cute, bright, quirky, fun little table is now a thing of the past.I loved this little table top, but just not for this space. It was fun while it lasted, but my little table has grown up now--become more mature.I started by gluing a piece ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/interior-decorating/my-renewed-dining-table/ What Is It With Men...and Wood? I'm working on my table today, and Matt and I seem to be having a bit of a difference of opinion. It's not one that I'm unfamiliar with. In fact, I see it almost every time a client's husband gets involved in the ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/interior-decorating/what-is-it-with-menand-wood/ Kelly Wearstler's Home in Hue I adore this room above with pinks, fuschias and golds.  Kelly Wearstler's new book Hue shows off her new digs in Beverly Hills (versus one of her previous book "Domicilium Decoratus" which showcased her former home.)  Her more recent home is a sprawling 11,000 sq ft  home in ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/design-and-ideas/kelly-wearstlers-home-in-hue/ Green Expo365 part II I wasn't able to attend Day 3 of the virtual tradeshow, Green Expo 365 that I mentioned in the preceding entry. I wish I could attend these educational events because I am a firm believer in "continuing education", but sometimes a builder has got to build. (and ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/eco-home/green-expo365-part-ii/ A New Plan For An Old Table I've already shared this info on the A2D Facebook Fan Page, but I'm just so excited about it, that I wanted to share it here too!I have found the PERFECT dining table. And the best thing is that I already own it! ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/interior-decorating/a-new-plan-for-an-old-table/ Elle Decor Travel Issue, and Things I Have Been Up To As usual, I will be anxiously awaiting the latest Elle Decor to drop through my mail slot this month. The April Issue is the annual travel issue, and this is what I am hearing :The new April Issue will be ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/design-and-ideas/elle-decor-travel-issue-and-things-i-have-been-up-to/ A Little Paint Chip Tip If you're currently in the process of decorating your home, you can probably identify to my problem--my purse always looked like this:I carried them around with me everywhere, because I just never knew when I'd pop into the fabric store, or find myself looking at rugs ... http://www.decorateandrenovate.com/interior-decorating/a-little-paint-chip-tip/