I adore house tours of any kind, but am always especially pleased when these include a kid's room because I'm always looking for ideas for my kids' rooms. In this case, Trish Johnston showed us how she made terrific use of a small room to allow enough space for a table-and-chairs set for the two boys sharing the room.
I had fun clicking through the various episodes and watching several home tours, each with a distinct style of decorating.
And I enjoyed listening to each designer's insight into the decorating choices they made. Other people's creative process is always fascinating to me, be they interior decorators or in any other field. In this case, their ideas helped me see my home in a new light.
You can also count me as a new fan of House and Home's style editor and "budget genius" Michael Penney, who shows viewers how to elevate everyday items into elegant pieces.
Even DIY newbies can easily take on the mostly simple, yet dramatic make-overs of thrift store finds, basic IKEA pieces and other items.
You can tune to H & H's online TV here. Hopefully, you won't get hooked like me and end up watching until the wee hours of the night.
8 comments:
Oh gawd..... I'm in trouble now! This is waaayyy too tempting.
I, like you, am also fascinated with with an individual's creative processes- from inspiration to fruition. Once we finished many major home improvement projects (and put a hold on an more major projects), I stopped watching design shoes (I used to watch them obsessively- for inspiration and ideas.). I am ready to start watching again, since there are (as you know!) so many little projects I'd like to do, including DIY projects and mastering the art of thrifting:).
Hi! I just found your blog through the blogging your way class :) I'm trying to visit people with similar interests before the forums close! Your blog is adorable -- I love your background.
These photos are beautiful -- I'll have to check that online channel. I LOVE home tours. They're always so inspirational.
Hola!!!!! finally got a chance to post at my blog. Uffff.... this moving adventure was exhausting. And YES!!! we are in Sunny California, enjoying the 110 degrees and the sun, LOL...
I love all your posts. Love a hallway wall with pictures. Those floral paints are very cheerful.
And for me, a really enjoy curling up at a cozy corner with a book or magazine. Currently reading "Stormy Petrel" and The Greatest Generation Series.
Take my friend... ;)
I love chalkboards, or better yet created chalkboards.
I am enjoying the vision of your blog. I wanted to let you know I linked to you today from my blog post :)
Shona
Shona, What a wonderful surprise for me on a Friday! Welcome to my blog and thank you for checking it out. I do appreciate it, especially because I'm a big fan of your work and still remember how in awe I was when I saw your book at the bookstore. Thanks for making my day!
Damaris and Jenn, Welcome! Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. I'll be sure to stop by your blog as well.
Cachanilla, So happy for you that you are back in sunny weather, closer to your family, and I hope the unpacking goes quickly.
minnie, you've put me in real trouble now. I think I know what I'll be doing during the holiday vacation lulls. :) Happy Holidays.
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