http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:52:57 -0700 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:50:45 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Write-on?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner A picture is worth a thousand words. We’ve all heard it and if you’ve ever taken an art class you know it’s true. In that the case, why not use those “thousand words” to make art! To be specific, use the words to make... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:50:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Write-on?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Financially-friendly-fall-decor?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner It’s autumn! The air is finally crisp and the leaves are bright and cheery It’s time to take out the spicy smelling candles, light the fireplace and break out all of those autumnal decorations that you’ve hid away for a year. Ah,... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:12:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Financially-friendly-fall-decor?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Knit-wits?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner When you think of knitting what comes to mind? Most likely its scarves, hats, mittens, and sweaters. While these are all well and good knitting projects there is more…so much more. Many people, knitters and non-knitters included coul... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:47:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Knit-wits?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Lessons-from-Martha-Stewart?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner Martha Stewart. That name can elicit a range of emotions. People, at least women, seem to either love her or hate her. There is no middle ground. Men don’t really care one way or another. What is it about her that makes us either love her or ha... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:25:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Lessons-from-Martha-Stewart?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Visualize-this?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner How many of you can visualize? Be honest now. The reality is that many people can’t. That’s why real estate shows on HGTV are often on how to stage the home and make changes that appeal to most buyers. It’s hard ... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:07:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Visualize-this?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Set-in-stone?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner Most people can tell someone where to get great coffee, pizza, and clothes if asked. Whether or not they know where to get the best flooring, fabric, or accessories for the home is another story. Well no more!One of the most frequently asked question... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:51:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Set-in-stone?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Party-Perfect?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner In last week’s article there was advice given on some economical ways to decorate for a party. This week the focus is still on partying, but specifically on food presentation.  Anyone can make terrible food look great and great f... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:15:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Party-Perfect?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Hostess-with-the-mostess?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  Party…that’s one word we all associate with summer. I know that simplicity, and ease are the buzz words of modern society, but that doesn’t have to mean cookie cutter and forgettable. I’m going to share severa... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:19:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Hostess-with-the-mostess?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Hostess-with-the-mostess?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  Party…that’s one word we all associate with summer. I know that simplicity, and ease are the buzz words of modern society, but that doesn’t have to mean cookie cutter and forgettable. I’m going to share severa... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:19:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Hostess-with-the-mostess?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m6d9-A-remodeling-journal?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  A few days ago I wrote about the first stages of a remodel. The shock of the mess, the initial joy that you’re finally going to have the kitchen, bath, or home theater of your dreams, and the feeling that your home has been invaded!&... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:40:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m6d9-A-remodeling-journal?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m5d20-What-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-a-renovation?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  I talked rather at length about remodels and all of their benefits. What I haven’t gone over is the reality and/or negative side effects. I’m going to take the opportunity to do so now. I’m in the midst of a rem... Wed, 20 May 2009 10:19:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m5d20-What-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-a-renovation?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m5d14-To-sponge-or-not-to-spongethat-is-the-real-question?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  I received an interesting design question from a friend of mine a couple of weeks ago and thought that it should be shared. She asked me “when doing a textured paint treatment, is it better in a large or small space. I said, yes... Thu, 14 May 2009 07:51:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m5d14-To-sponge-or-not-to-spongethat-is-the-real-question?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m5d7-White-Trash-redo?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  A few weeks ago I petitioned my friends for their and family to ask me any interior design questions that they had in hopes of being able to answer them in an article. I receive several very good questions that I could answer fairly easily... Thu, 07 May 2009 20:41:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m5d7-White-Trash-redo?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Recession-in-Nashville?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  We’re in a recession and it’s effecting us all in some way or another. On the up side, prices are lower, but it doesn’t matter how low they go if you’ve lost your job like many people have. For those of us that... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:46:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Recession-in-Nashville?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Dont-miss-the-house-for-the-paint-or-the-carpet-for-that-matter?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  What if you found the perfect house…perfect except for the UT orange that is in every room! Oh, and there’s also linoleum in the kitchen and all the bathrooms…and the yard needs some work too. The water heater’s s... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:00:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Dont-miss-the-house-for-the-paint-or-the-carpet-for-that-matter?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Nashville-Trends?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  Not to quote Travis Tritt, but I had the best of intentions (for those of you who aren’t Country music fans “Best of intentions” is a song by Travis Tritt). I had intended to write about a trend sweeping the best area int... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:07:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Nashville-Trends?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d15-If-the-space-doesnt-fit?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  “Is there a list of design principles that I can use to help me choose a house?” Last week I was asked that very question by a friend of mine who is looking for a new house with her husband. The question surprised me a little, ... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:51:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d15-If-the-space-doesnt-fit?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Plain-and-fancyerPlaid-and-Paisley?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  If you’ve ever tried to create a man and woman friendly room you know it’s a challenge. How do you blend hockey and paisley, or baseball and floral motifs? It is indeed a challenge, but not impossible. Last week I discusse... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:19:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Plain-and-fancyerPlaid-and-Paisley?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Designing-for-The-Man-part-deux?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  Yesterday I covered quite a bit on ways to let the gentlemen out there show off their hobbies through design. I did, however, leave some of you out. It wasn’t because I don’t care, it’s because I have a word limit that I ... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:22:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Designing-for-The-Man-part-deux?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Designing-for-The-Man-part-deux?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner  Yesterday I covered quite a bit on ways to let the gentlemen out there show off their hobbies through design. I did, however, leave some of you out. It wasn’t because I don’t care, it’s because I have a word limit that I ... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:22:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2129-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Designing-for-The-Man-part-deux?cid=exrss-Nashville-Interior-Design-Examiner