Etageres have been around since the late 18th century. These lightweight pieces of furniture were predominately made in France and with everything else found their way into the homes in America. The original usage of these open shelving units were to display decorative ornaments. Etageres are widely being used today in modern, contemporary...
Spring is here…and it is in full bloom in my master bedroom. I love changing the look of my master bedroom for the different seasons. I was able to add a little touch of spring to my bedroom by simply adding a new comforter, along with some decorative pillows, and new window treatments. In...
“Decorating Dilemma” is a series that I host on my YouTube Channel, Haute On Design. I provide tips on design and decorating for DIY homeowners. My latest “Decorating Dilemma” comes from Susan G. out of San Antonio, Texas. Susan’s son is moving into an on-campus apartment that he will be sharing...
CELEBRITY LIFESTYLE LIVING It just simply amazes me how beautiful the homes are of celebrities. I get so green with envy of the designers who are lucky to land these decorating and design projects. John Legend and his beautiful cover girl wife, Christine Teigen, had their Manhattan apartment designed by Don Stewart, who by the...
SPRING GIVEAWAY!!! It’s Here!…not Spring, but my “Spring Giveaway”. I know I maybe a tad bit early, but like the old saying…”it is better early than late”. I am going to reveal my “Spring Giveaway” Friday, March 6, at 8:00 am (central time) on my YouTube Channel…HauteonDesign. If you are not already a...
MONDAYS MUST HAVE : Canopy Bed Photograph Courtesy of www.vielleandfrances.com This Mondays Must Have is this gorgeous canopy bed called the Paramount King Metal Bed by Lilly Pulitzer. I absolutely love the brass metal color and the grandness of the open dome canopy. Both the headboard and the footboard are fabric upholstered...
SPRING BEDROOM INSPIRATIONS Photo Courtesy of Z Gallerie at www.zgallerie.com If you are looking for design inspirations for your bedroom for the spring, then ZGallerie is the place to look. They have some of the most gorgeous bedroom vignettes that are sure to please any palette for the spring. Don’t believe me,...
THREE WAYS TO STYLING A COFFEE TABLE When it comes to decorating a coffee table, most people are stumped on how to create that designer look on their coffee table. We either place too many things or not enough things to create that designer look. There is a design science that only...
MONDAYS MUST HAVES Photo Courtesy of www.horchow.com Mondays Must Haves is a new series on my blog. Statistics show that Mondays are one of the most dreaded days of the week. In my attempt to cherish everyday of the week as a gift from God, I wanted to make Mondays a happy day to begin my...
DRESSING TABLE MAKEOVER I have watched this desk/dressing table over the years be transformed into many different styles. The style changed as my daughter’s taste changed along with her age. I think this maybe the last makeover that this desk/dressing table is going to receive before we retire her to the garage. Next...
