The Subtle Shades of Spring

We are just itching for the Spring weather to finally arrive here in New York City.  While we wait, we thought we could give a an old Queens apartment a…

Adding Drama with Paint

Have I mentioned how much I like drama?  And of course, paint is one of the quickest ways to do it.  The most dramatic effects come from high contrast color…

Kitchen Spice

Like bathrooms, we think that people often neglect their kitchens when it comes to paint.  This is especially true in smaller apartments.  Despite common perception, though, a blast of color…

Easy Bathroom Upgrade

Just because a bathroom may not be huge, doesn’t mean you should skimp on the color.  Adding some color punch here is actually an easy way to make your entire…

Safari Bedroom Retreat

We are always suckers for “safari” style, especially in a bedroom. Here, we make a classy bedroom retreat with some earthy touches that play off the strong, teak headboard. This…

Moroccan Pillow Nook

We found this cozy pillow nook at a lovely little riad (bed and breakfast) in Marrakech.  It's hard to improve on such a fresh spot, but we can always find…