Ikea is a wonderful  source of contemporary design and it’s hard to resist the clean, simple lines just begging to be starting points for creativity. On my last trip to Ikea, some 2 hours away in Charlotte, I picked up a Knappa lighting fixture. The plastic panels seemed a perfect host for some decorative paper. Once [...]

…or rather junk to turn into treasure. Dark, jumbled, & piled floor to ceiling with furniture, these are the best kind of places. When we moved to Raleigh a few years ago we quickly discovered Garage Brothers (who we hear are in talks for their own reality show), located about a millisecond from our office. They [...]

I’ve been fascinated with refinishing and repurposing furniture since I was a teenager, some 40 years ago. I can’t say I’ve become an expert, but the fascination remains and I’ve been continually inspired by the amazing makeovers showcased on designer blogs and websites. Encouraged, I’ve decided to post some of my attempts here in the [...]

Even after 8 years I still get so excited everytime a new styles comes in the door. These new styles from Laura Berretti just came in a few days ago & as always she doesn’t disappoint. I’m fascinated with these spanish wave designs. I’ve seen this type of marbling pattern before & always wondered how it was created. [...]

I have no idea what I would use these tiny tags from Inflorescence for, but I need some.