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I was twelve when I painted my first accent wall. Wild creativity spurred me to splatter multicolored paint all over the lime-green wall behind my bed. That zhuzhed-up area was certainly a head-turner, and it introduced me to a single painted wall’s power to influence a room’s look and feel. I’ve experimented (with more intention …

A few years ago, when I visited my mom (she is late now) for the Christmas holidays at her new home, she had a dilemma about her outdated Christmas decor and color scheme. I recognized some of the baubles and even tinsel from when I was a kid. It was time for an intervention. We …

Something about red paint always makes me think of a little pizzeria we frequented when I visited my brother in a seaside town on the East Coast. The walls were painted this rich, warm red, which made the place feel inviting and lively yet comfortable. It brings back fond memories. If you want to add …

One of my favorite poems begins, “When I am old, I shall wear purple,” and goes on to list the outrageous things the poet will do as she gets older, including going out in her slippers in the rain and eating loads of sausages. Purple has a reputation for being outlandish, dramatic, and even magical …

Remember Coldplay’s  song, “Yellow” that began, “Yellow is so warm and mellow, it makes me feel a better fellow.” That line defines the cheerful warmth that yellow brings to an interior, whether it’s a bright sunshine color or a cozy creamy shade. Let’s explore the best yellow paint colors for your home. The best Behr …

My herb garden always contains sage, a gorgeous, silvery green plant with an earthy flavor. I love it for its flavorful addition to gnocchi and pumpkin, but I also love its color and symbolism. In cultures around the world, sage has associations of wisdom and strength and particular cleansing and purifying properties. Infuse your home …

Some of my happiest memories are around my grandmother’s massive, dark wood table in her formal dining room, eating Sunday lunches with aunts, uncles, and cousins. I remember my tiny table in my first apartment, cheerfully decorated for the holidays and desperately trying to impress my now husband. Dining rooms are spaces where we celebrate …

I know diamonds should be a girl’s best friend, but my engagement ring also has a sapphire in the center. My sister has an emerald. We chose these gorgeous precious stones because of their colors, which are enticing and magical. Incorporating jewel tones into your home adds a touch of glamor and luxury. Let’s look …

The Covid lock downs are not a time I like to dwell on, but they did teach us something: when we feel threatened, we want to batten down the hatches and curl up in our dens like little foxes. Interior design reflected this trend, with the cool and sophisticated grays and whites being passed over …

Discover the best paint colors that go with red brick homes. From neutral tones to bold hues, find your perfect match! We all learned that brick houses are the sturdiest after the huffing and puffing involved in the Three Little Pigs. I was amazed to discover that brick has been used to build homes for …