With friends and family members expecting new bundles of joy, I am inspired to share my tips for creating the ideal nursery. When we welcome our sweet, adorable crying and pooping machines into this world, the one thing we can prepare for is their nursery. Everything else, well, trial-and-error, maternal instincts, our mother’s advice and words of wisdom from popular authors are our best bet. Read More
A staple in the 1960s and ’70s, grasscloth wallpaper has lately become a hot commodity. A natural material, it’s one of the most versatile decor items, complementing almost any design style from tropical to rustic, traditional to modern. (1) Read More
Other than buying a sofa to sit on and a bed to sleep in, your coffee table is arguably the third most versatile and engaging piece of furniture in your home. Considering it can also function as a desk, dining table, footrest, game table, you name it – it makes sense! (Kaczmarski, 2018) Read More
Table: Basic article of furniture, known and used in the Western world since at least the 7th century bce, consisting of a flat slab of stone, metal, wood, or glass supported by trestles, legs, or a pillar. (1) Read More
The kitchen is the soul of the home and has long surpassed its role as a place where meals are cooked and prepared. Nowadays, we also eat in the kitchen and entertain family and close friends. In fact, it has become the room where everyone “hangs out.” Kitchens have also become a predominant feature in real estate, adding substantial value to a home. Read More
We are always looking for ways to add storage, whether our bathroom needs a place for spare towels, or our living room needs a home for a library collection. Read More
Like baseball, fireworks, and sweltering temperatures, the Adirondack chair is the epitome of an American summer. (1) Famed for its simple wooden design, sloped back, and wide armrests, this chair is perfect perched around fire pits, by lakeside cabins, or anywhere in the great outdoors. (2) Read More
TALIE JANE INTERIORS of LAKE TAHOE Awarded Best Of Houzz 2019 Awarded by Community of Over 40 Million Monthly Users, Annual BOH Badge Highlights Home Remodeling & Design Professionals with Top Ratings and Most Popular Home Designs Read More
It’s the day after Thanksgiving and I’m already looking forward to watching my favorite Christmas movies! Not only do I love the nostalgia, Christmas songs (in some cases) and crazy family interactions, I love the sets of these movies. Below is a countdown of my all-time favorite Christmas movies and the beautiful sets that make them so memorable. Read More
When designing a space, lighting is key. It sets the mood, creating an overall feeling – warm or cool – and is one of the first elements experienced. Different types of lighting help to create these warm or cool feelings. For example, LED lighting is harsh as compared to the warm glow vintage bulbs, like the Edison bulb, emit. This warm glow helps accentuate the surrounding décor as it plays off of the colors and hues that are present and emits feelings of comfort. Read More
