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A Designer’s 5 Must-Know Thanksgiving Table Top Rules
A Designer’s 5 Must-Know Thanksgiving Table Top Rules It happened so fast. Summer flew by. Fall is flying by. And the snow started – literally
Amazing Neutrals! Have Fun with Beige, Grey, …or maybe Greige?
Amazing Neutrals! Have Fun with Beige, Grey, …or maybe Greige? What is a neutral? Well, it’s a shade or hue without color. Neutrals can include
Barn Doors Revisited
Barn Doors Revisited In with the old, out with the new? With today’s green savvy mind set, nothing is put to waste. Whether you are
Enchanted Gardens
Enchanted Gardens Nothing says “summer” like warm sunny days, cool nights, green grass and bountiful gardens. We love everything about it. And up here, it
Lighting the Way – Rail Tie Fixtures
Lighting the Way Rail Tie Fixtures Having a two year old son means constantly talking about trains, tractors, and trucks. I wouldn’t say I am
Color Your World – Colored Cabinet Trends
Color Your World Colored Cabinet Trends Kitchen or bathroom overhauls can be daunting. To think that the space you use daily could be in complete
The Polished Trend – Art Deco
The Polished Trend – Art Deco Art Deco design is a familiar trend to artists, actors and writers; but, not something we see very often up
Purposeful Design
Purposeful Design We all want dream kitchens; thus, why I bring it up so often in these blogs. I want a dream kitchen and my
TELLING TIME
Telling Time Society has moved to looking at our phones, the microwave, the oven, or our digital alarm clocks to know the time and it
Floor Beauties
Floor Beauties Floor Medallions – Yes, you have seen them and you know what we are talking about. You’ve seen them in large downtown corporate
Picture Perfect Windows – Drapery Tips from the Pros Part 2
Picture Perfect Windows – Drapery Tips from the Pros Part 2 Whether you prefer a more traditional and formal room or love a more carefree
Picture Perfect Windows – Drapery Tips from the Pros Part 1
Picture Perfect Windows – Drapery Tips from the Pros Part 1 Most often a designer will say that a room is not finished until the
Kitchen Cabinetry Design: A Crash Course on Kitchen Layouts
Kitchen Cabinetry Design: A Crash Course on Kitchen Layouts Dreaming about your perfect kitchen or finally ready to begin your remodel? Start by gaining some
Greenery – Nature’s Neutral
Greenery – Nature’s Neutral I’m pretty sure the ground hog is the only one who wanted six more weeks of winter. Even PANTONE, the leading
Nick of Time Valentine’s Day Designs
Nick of Time Valentine’s Day Designs It’s mid February already and there are a lot of Christmas decorations still hanging up in the neighborhoods! Life
Focusing on the Fire
This time of year the fireplace in our home is in constant use. To warm us from the winter cold, we are often cuddled around
Our Top 10 Must Have Picks of 2017
With the New Year in full swing, our stylists at Ciao put together a list of all our favorite picks for 2017. From lighting and
Luxury Hotel Inspired Sleep – It’s Way Easier than you Think
Luxury Hotel Inspired Sleep – It’s Way Easier than you Think If I could, I would move into a luxurious hotel. Maid service, chocolates on
Jazzin’ up the Guest Room
Montana is a getaway state. It’s a state that everyone seems to want to visit for our majestic mountains, endless forests, beautiful lakes and wide
4 Keys to Caring for your Wood Furniture
What’s so great about beautifully handcrafted furniture? It’s beautiful, timeless, elegant, and someone’s tireless hard work went into building it. Handcrafted furniture isn’t run of