Last week my client needed a shoe storage solution for her condo that was already full to the brim. She … Continue Reading →
The Perfect Chandelier: An Install Story
During my last design project I found a chandelier at a local dealer and fell in love. As I would … Continue Reading →
One Step to a Less Cluttered Drawer
That messy kitchen drawer that has been driving you crazy may not be as bad as you think. The most … Continue Reading →
My Lofty Table Find
My dining area was a part of my home that needed a little lovin’ until I found the perfect table … Continue Reading →
Mid Century Chair Makeovers
Making over a vintage chair is a lot easier than you might think. In a recent shopping trip to midcenturyLA, … Continue Reading →
Hack my IKEA!
Just last week I was on the search for a lighting fixture for my dining area. I wanted something cool … Continue Reading →
Ligne Roset: Sofas I Love and My Latest Interior Project.
The Ploum sofa, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, has changed the way I look at furniture and design. Why … Continue Reading →
A Simple Valentine’s Day Spa at Home
Valentine’s Day can be all about home. Here’s how to set the mood in the bathroom, for Love: Gather: One … Continue Reading →
Thrift Store Finds of the Week 10/23/11
I often find my most treasured possessions at second hand stores. Here are some of my latest finds. Can you … Continue Reading →
Lofty Ideas: My Army Tent Upholstered Sofa
I knew the sofa I wanted. I even sat on it, but I wasn’t willing to fork over the $3,000 … Continue Reading →
How To Build A Lofty Closet
Whether you have a small closet or no closet at all you can build a solution that will provide storage … Continue Reading →
Cheesecloth – The Quiet Wonder
It’s one of those kitchen items you forget about until a recipe calls for it, and then you find yourself … Continue Reading →
Cooking with Chef Dave Martin: Simple Roasted Beets
Beets are one of those items you might normally pass up at the grocery store, or perhaps eat from a … Continue Reading →
1 Minute Product Review: The CableDrop. Do They Work?
Don’t you hate when you unplug your peripheral device, like a printer, and the USB cord falls behind your desk … Continue Reading →
Happy Earth Day
Today, Friday, April 22 marks the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. So in a DTBD salute to Mother Earth we … Continue Reading →
Animalistic Decor: This Easter Give Bunny Prints
If you are looking for that perfect Easter gift, a true heart stopper, check out the work of Sharon Montrose. … Continue Reading →
Bye Bye Junk Drawer
Every house has one. You can’t escape the one place where every odd end, missing part, birthday candle and half-used … Continue Reading →
Music to Live (Clean) By: 21 Adele
Her first album was titled “19” because she was nineteen when it was released. Now, two long years later, I’m … Continue Reading →
Storing Shoes and Bikinis: A Picture Saves A Thousand Hours
Let’s talk about shoes and bikinis. If you live in a coastal city you might suffer from TMDB Syndrome —“Too … Continue Reading →
Simple Flower Arranging: Using Wet Flower Foam
I never used to be a flower guy, but over the last three years I have developed a love for … Continue Reading →
10 Rules For A Clean & Organized Pantry
I love taking a peak into other people’s pantries. It’s kinda equivalent to the whole bathroom medicine cabinet thing. How … Continue Reading →
How You Living?: Derrick & DTBD Have A New Home!
Just under one thousand square feet, exposed brick walls, spiral staircase and private rooftop – it’s everything this domestic blogger … Continue Reading →
Jewelry Storage With Ashley Greene
Be it a costume piece or a great vintage find, storing jewelry can be as difficult as putting together a … Continue Reading →