Tuesday, August 9, 2011

A new leaf, or paint, or wallpaper....

Radio Free America!  We are Back!

Yes, HGD took a little hiatus (did you notice????).  Here's what happened in the meantime....

We've joined the newest century!  Yes, the iMac from 2002 was turned in and a sporty new MacBook Pro was returned to us.  This means better service for you, as we can now pull up web pages, drafts, paint colors, etc, on our laptop.

Also, we have familiarized ourselves with a few new looks from across the pond.  One idea in particular that stuck out.... looking for a way to make a bold statement in a small space?  Paint the walls a striking color (think chartreuse) and wallpaper the ceiling.  Other ideas?  Ask your grandmother for help with this one.... have a wet bar?  Decoupage the backsplash with coasters from your favorite pub (Gran will know what decoupage means).  Also, we LOVE wood.  Forget about granite in your kitchen..... go for rustic pine with a high gloss varnish.  Last May, when I added on to my own home, I installed hard wood floors in the BATHROOM.  That's right..... the humid, wet, bathroom.  Been in a Victorian lately?  Chances are that house has wood floors in both the kitchen and the baths.  It can be done.  As long as you are not keeping a harp seal in your tub, your floors should be fine.  And extending hardwoods throughout your whole home makes the footage appear more expansive.

Now, we're off to New Orleans, a virtual American Mecca of style and good decorative taste!  We will report back soon!