That first pic is adorable, but ridiculous. It's a non-crafty design person's idea of a craft station. AS IF we crafters could keep three different types of materials in one tiny color-coordinate...

Also, if you're a beginning knitter, a nice super-chunky weight yarn will knit up fastest and will accentuate the look. Also keep in mind that light colors show texture better than dark. It's a s...

Lisa, you took the words right out of my mouth--(guessing the poster meant "eminently?") I love this blog but one of the things I'm going to miss about newspapers and newspaper writers is the prope...

Is "vignetted" (did you just coin that, or is it decorator-speak?) maybe like those open-house fake scenes with picturesque tea and scones set out and a magazine "left open" like someone was just r...

you'd probably want to put a clear coat of something on top, to prevent gunk from getting in the cracks.

"whoever"

Agree with Birdablaze--I'd never sleep for fear that painting would suck me into its creepy vortex like the scene in Poltergeist.

I know you want probably something more traditional, but, why not embrace the barn idea and do something rustic? Not red-gingham and haybales rustic (though that's a fun idea for someone else), bu...

The inspiration for her room is a lot like the inspiration for the rest of the show: classic American Western with Chinese influences. Even though "bordello-chic" is sort of catching on, I bet you...

Definitely not just a Southern tradition--I grew up in the Northeast in and around many historic neighborhoods where blue painted porch ceilings are typical. Though usually a more subdued blue tha...