Restoring an old piece of furniture can seem like a daunting task, especially if it’s an antique-- after all, you don’t want to risk ruining the value of anything! However, restoring your antique furniture doesn’t have to be as complicated as some may think. In fact, depending on the condition of the piece, it can be easy-- sometimes, your furniture might not need as much work as you think!

Upcycling. You’ve heard that word around, right? But what does it actually mean? Here’s a quick definition. Upcycling is the process of giving old or used materials a second life. When you upcycle, the used material can either be re-used in the same manner, or it can be re-adapted or repurposed.

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It is almost incorrect to call Mid-Century Modern a design trend, because it has been the most popular style that has outlasted countless others for decades. There is just something about this style that keeps it relevant with it’s sleek lines, natural lighting, and furniture focused more on functionality than form. Mid-Century Modern decor is geometric and often features bold pops of color.

The pandemic and a year of lockdown life have impacted every part of our lives. Especially our homes.

This might sound strange, but decorating with pillows can feel overwhelming. There are so many aspects to consider: colors, designs, patterns, textures, sizes...did I mention all the colors!? Then you have to decide how many pillows per chair, per couch, per bed? How many pillows are too many?

Today, finding information is easier than ever. Most people have smartphones with internet access and YouTube. YouTube has become our new go-to for how-to. Want to build a deck? Watch this video! Want to make a cute mask? Just give this video a view. We feel like we can learn and do almost anything. And that’s true for some things, but not for all. Think Pinterest fails.

“Life is about using the whole box of crayons.” - RuPaul

“Color is the place where our brain and the universe meet” – Paul Klee

“You really have no clue how beautiful you are. Do you?” – The Butterfly Effect

“She sees in black and white, thinks in greys, but loves in color” – J.M. Storm

“All any girl needs, at any time in history, is simple velvet and basic diamonds” – Eva Gabor

So you’ve decided to recover a piece in your home. Congrats! But before you hit the fabric stores or start talking to design consultants, let’s arm you with some upholstery basics that will make choosing the right fabric to fit your lifestyle easy and fun.

Have you been watching some HGTV and now you are ready to do some DIY to freshen up your furniture? They make it look so easy and it comes out great, what could go wrong? The short answer is a lot. It’s important to remember the people on these shows are professionals and have had a lot of practice in their field. The last thing you want to do is ruin the chair that has been in your family for decades by trying to restore it.

Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute says it best. “Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us with the reassurance we yearn for in a tumultuous social and political environment. Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose”. I don’t know Ms. Eiseman but I think she’s genius and spot on.

'Looking for a touch of luxe? Fall in love with this luscious hue and don't ever look back.'

"Oh darling, it's true. Beautiful things have dents and scraches, too."

“Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink.” – Lilly Pulitzer

Look around. Do you have rooms filled with things you don’t use? Maybe the kids have headed off to college and their furniture has become a breeding ground for dust? Toying with the idea of simplifying your life and moving into smaller digs? Do your parents need to pare down their homes as they transition to smaller spaces?