The past few years the Danish concept of hygge (pronounced hewgah) has appeared in many of my design and shelter magazines. This idea, which I love, is about creating an environment that fosters well-being through coziness, ease, conviviality and candlelight. In fact, candlelight is almost a prerequisite because hygge, at its core, is defined as […]
Top 8 Christmas decorating tips
Our Christmas decorating program ‘Trees with Ease‘ is in full swing and I know many of you will be pulling out your Christmas decorations this weekend so I want to share some tips to help you organize and prioritize. These tips were published in Rutland Magazine and you can view the original article HERE. 1. […]
Incorporating souvenirs into your decor
A few years ago, while on vacation in Chile, we toured poet Pablo Neruda’s former home (now a museum). What impressed me the most about his home was that it was filled with beautiful art and sculpture. It was like walking around an art gallery. I was so inspired that I convinced my husband to […]
Pillow Passion
You’ve spent so much time crafting a room you’ll love….why compromise when you get to the pillows? The lowly pillow wields much more power than people think. Don’t compromise. Pillows can make or break a room. Have a well-designed day,
My TOP bathroom upgrades
Are you thinking of renovating a guest bath this year? Consider adding one or more of these elements that we’ve employed in recent projects. They add a touch of luxury and are gratifying upgrades. Under-Vanity Lighting is a great way to soften light but it’s also highly recommended for clients aging in place. Plus, your […]
Preparing your house for sale
Summer: water, sunshine, fresh flowers, walks by the lake and home maintenance. Home maintenance? Ugh. It’s true, summer is the BEST time to address home maintenance projects. Here are some of my favorite (secret) resources for home maintenance. These products can save time and money when you are staging a home to sell. The fact […]
Rutland Magazine
I’ve received wonderful feedback from folks who saw my article in Rutland Magazine. For those of you who do not live in the area, I thought I’d share it here. [gview file=”http://rutlanddesigner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Rutland-Magazine-2013.pdf”] All the best, Photos in article: Ruxana’s Home Interiors, Magazine cover photo: Rutland Magazine
Heart Napkin Tutorial
Here’s a fun way to show your sweetie you love them. All you need is a cloth napkin. Step One – Fold a napkin in half. Step Two – Fold the napkin in half again. Step Three – Raise the sides so they pass the top and form the heart shape. Step […]
6 steps to creating a bedroom retreat
One of my ‘resolutions’ for 2013 is to redecorate our bedroom. So I thought I’d share some things on creating your own personal retreat. After all, we spend over a third of our lives in our bedrooms, but we seem to concentrate, especially in November and December (the holiday season), on seldom used rooms like the […]
Getting your bedroom ready for fall
In anticipation of cooler weather and house guests during the upcoming holiday season, a former client contacted me and asked me to help with their guest bedroom. We worked together two years ago, designing and decorating their new home, so although the draperies and color scheme are fresh my client told me she was “sick of […]