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Give the Gift of Design this Mother’s Day
As mothers, we know motherhood is certainly hard, but so much more rewarding. A mother’s unconditional love is bittersweet as she raises her children, preparing them all along to leave the nest she so lovingly created. It is that time of year to honor the mothers in our lives, whether it be our own mothers, the mother of our children or a mother we admire. Flowers are lovely, chocolates are delicious, but they are soon gone. Why not give her a gift that will last for...
Frette for Baby
We love all things Frette for ourselves, but we just discovered they have a whole baby line as well. The collection includes the softest and most comforting textiles such as cashmere and Egyptian cotton. Nothing but the best for baby! We’ve shared a few of items with you below, but be sure to visit Frette.com to discover others. We all know how nice it is to snuggle down in a soft blanket. Frette takes it several steps further offering the softest cashmere and woolen blankets...
Nest: The Learning Thermostat
Did you know in the average home about 50% of the energy bill is controlled by the thermostat? That’s more than the fridge, lights, TVs, computers and stereos combined! According to the EPA, a properly programmed thermostat can lessen that bill by 20%. “Can” is the operative word here, as one study found that about 90% of programmable thermostats installed in homes were never programmed. We didn’t realize this either until we ran across the Nest Learning thermostat. With...
Designing for Couples
This picture is a good example of how many of us feel when decorating with our spouse or partner. You want feminine colors and touches, while he wants a manly décor with dark colors and leather furniture. Of course not every woman wants pink, and there are men out there who don't want a man cave, but typically designing for couples can be tricky. There are even design shows dedicated to working with couples in designing a room that not only works for both of them, but...
Getting Kids Involved in Decorating
While we're not advocating letting your child loose with a paintbrush, we do think involving older kids in decorating decisions for their rooms is a good way to make sure they'll love to spend time there. Kids form their own strong opinions from an early age. From what they eat to what they wear to the colors and themes they like, kids will let you know what they love and hate. When decorating your kids' rooms or playrooms, involve them in the discussion on colors, accessories,...
Andie’s Day Out
Hi all, I had a delightful surprise this week. A mother reached out to me and shared a story so touching I just had to share with you here. I think you will be as moved as I was. Take a look at the email trail below. Clearly this is one very special family... On Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 10:29 PM, Katie wrote: ... Hello, my name is Katie and I just had to send you an email to tell you how much you made my daughter's day today. Her name is Andie Grace and she...
Creating Traditions: Weekend Brunch
For our series on creating traditions and rituals in your life, next up is the weekend brunch. Our busy lives and schedules can make it next to impossible to get together for a family dinner during the week, let alone a meal with friends or extended family. Weekends can be the perfect time to plan a gathering. And brunch can be the perfect meal. Brunch on a Saturday or Sunday morning let's you have the rest of the day for errands, kids' games and perhaps even a date...
Containing Clutter in Children’s Rooms
For being small, toddlers and kids have a lot of stuff. Toys, games, books, clothes, and shoes all seem to multiply in the kids' rooms when we aren't looking. Besides regularly purging clothes and shoes that are too small, books that aren't read and toys that have been outgrown, organization is keep to manage the clutter that comes with having kids. Keeping clutter off the floor is a daily battle in most homes with kids. They come, they play, they leave. The toys and games...
Surroundings Magazine Feature
Andie Day was recently asked by Linda with Surroundings Magazine to give her impression of colors for the holiday season. Here is her response: "Depending on the mood you want to capture--fun and cheerful vs elegant and chic--the following combinations work well for most decors. A modern version of traditional green and red, teal and cranberry is energized and interesting. While white plus metallics, such as gold and silver, give a sophisticated feel to your holiday theme....
Andie’s Guest: Tamara Stephenson
Tamara Stephenson is a NYC interior designer, freelance writer and lifestyle expert journaling her experiences on her blog Nest. Today we are posting a blog that was featured on Tamara’s site, it’s a collection of holiday tablescapes and a story to follow. Enjoy! Visit her blog. This November I am recommending a new book each and every week, I'll bring you a glimpse of their pages and entice with the content. Check out interior designer Kathryn Crisp Greeley's new...