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Live More with Less
Live More with Less In today’s design world, we consistently see interior designers create spaces based on minimalist design styles. It’s not that this is
Find Me in the Old Rocking Chair
Nothing says summer in the Flathead Valley quite like a perfectly positioned rocking chair – one that sits swaying on your patio or deck in
Dreamin’ Coastal
As our winter clothes get packed away, school ends for the young ones, gardens start growing and we are all preparing for the summer season
Leather Me Up
Gosh darn it – can you believe it? That sofa you purchased just two years ago is already wearing! And you thought you were buying
Dining Room Design Rules
Dining Room Design Rules It’s no question that the dining room of a home is a gathering place. An extension of the heart, a dining
Top 5 Design Trends of 2016
As we come off a busy week of traveling to the famous High Point Market in North Carolina (the world’s largest home furnishings industry trade
Color Play
Every December, the top authority on color, Pantone unveils the “Color of the Year” for the forthcoming year. This hue is then observed as the
Out with the Old, in with the…Old
In the last few years we have seen a rise in old, vintage furniture being used in homes. Dramatic and rustic pieces with stories to
Mirror Mirror on the Wall
Mirror mirror on the wall, how the heck do I hang you? At what height do you need to be? Where in the house should
Sometimes it’s in the Wall Paper
Over the last few decades, we have seen wall paper come and go. What was extremely popular in the 1950-1970’s became a nightmare to have
What’s your Metal?
Recently, we had a client seek our advice in their bathroom remodel. While what seems to be a small project, bathroom remodels can actually have
Time to Spring Forward
Time to Spring Forward Well folks, it’s almost here. We made it through the bleak winter, the cold days and nights, and the continuously grey
Sticking to our Roots – Olive Oil Style
The Taste of Sicily True to our name, we like all things Italian: Italian architecture, design, food, wine…. The list goes on and on. But
Finding your Focal Point
When designing a room, a kitchen, a living room, a sun room, etc., one of the biggest things to think about is the focal point. What
Time to Throw Out the Throws?
Throw pillows, not the item you typically think of when you think of interior design. The fact of the matter is that throw pillows are
Turn Your Bedroom into a Relaxing Oasis with These Design Tips and Trends
The daily grind of work, errands and other routines can wear us down, and what better place to find rest and relaxation than the bedroom?
Hello There, LEE!
Valentine’s Day – the most romantic day of the year. Leading up to it we think of the customary candle lit dinners, flowers and chocolates.
Tips & Tricks for Choosing a Rug
It’s not always easy to know which rug will be right for your space. We often find a rug that we love at the store,
Interior Lighting
Interior Lighting Remember the days of florescent lights and the too bright hallways in your school walls? Where everything seemed to be under a microscope?
Penny for Your Thoughts?
Copper is the New Stainless In interior design, trends come and trends go; some are (thankfully) short-lived. Remember when the “it” color scheme was avocado