by guest author Shawna Feeley My favorite space in almost any house is the kitchen. When it is well-designed, it provides an arena to cook, create, commune and to just hang out. Kids do their homework and families connect in this functional and well used space. Therefore, it imperative that you love this special room…
by guest author Shawna Feeley As the adage goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This is something I learned from either a dandruff commercial or my Nana Ruth, (both, I think), but the message is sound. Take a good look at your front door and see if you are…
Painting a home isn’t as easy as choosing a color. There are cracks to fill, wood rot to repair and old stucco to smooth before the roller even sees a drop of paint. Without a perfectly-primed surface, your brand-new paint color runs the risk of looking old, raggedy and bumpy before it even sees the…
By guest author Shawna Feeley Wallpapering the stair risers is a great way to add a pop of color and interest to an otherwise predictable space. You can also add paint to the steps, railings or the balusters and Newell post if you want to have some serious fun. Your staircase is a blank canvas…
By guest author Shawna Feeley I bought a hanging chair with a stand last year in the hopes of recreating a moment from an amazing Costa Rican vacation house. The stand was very cumbersome and swinging from the stand did not have the appeal I was hoping for. I decided this spring that it had…