Latest Blog Posts for Laurel Home

• Here It Is– The Ugliest Stone Fireplace You’ve Ever Seen!
  on Dec 14, 2016 in interior design
    Last Sunday we explored ugly brick fireplaces and today, we’re going to have a look at the ugly stone fireplace.   A lovely reader, Amy just sent me hers. It’s by far, not the worst I’ve ever seen. This one is Or maybe t...
• My Husband Loves Our Ugly Brick Fireplace
  on Dec 11, 2016 in interior design
    Dear Laurel, Please, please don’t ream me out. I’m just a meek little housewife with four spoiled brats darling kids— and a husband. He’s handsome, built and makes a good living. He’s good to me; no complaints. So...
• I Need Help For My Ugly Stone Fireplace. Can I Paint It?
  on Dec 7, 2016 in interior design interior paint colors
    Ahhh, yes, the quintessential ugly stone fireplace. Do you have one?   I have to be honest and say that 95% of the time, I am  not a fan of stone fireplaces. They usually look sorely out-of-place, for one thing.   But there are exce...
• An Exquisite Kitchen Restoration Has Charm To Burn
  on Dec 4, 2016 in interior design kitchens
    Too funny. I was working on a post about brick and stone fireplaces when I checked my email. And I had three emails from Nancy Keyes, my new best friend who if it was 20 years ago, maybe we would’ve gone into business together!? If you m...
• Paint Palettes Preview and A Cool Trick I Discovered
  on Aug 31, 2016 in interior design
    Hey Guys, So glad that many of you enjoyed last Sunday’s post about scale. I’m going to continue the subject this Sunday, but in the meantime, I want to give you an update about the unique Benjamin Moore paint palettes I’m wo...
• Does Your Living Room Furniture Need To Go On A Diet?
  on Aug 27, 2016 in Furniture interior design living rooms
    There have been some requests for a post about scale.   It’s a pretty large topic but for today let’s focus on the living room furniture.   Here are some things I hear.   It’s so tricky. My living room is big.
• Is Your Hardwood Floor Getting Wrecked? An Ages Old Solution
  on Aug 24, 2016 in interior design Interior Design Dilemma
    Who doesn’t love a beautiful hardwood floor?  A while back I did a post discussing different options and the best way to maintain them. Last Sunday, we discussed different ways to coordinate area rugs, especially in an open space. But h...
• Pulling My Hair Out! I Need Five Area Rugs That Coordinate!
  on Aug 20, 2016 in interior design
    Dear Laurel, I’m pulling my hair out. We recently moved and I have to say that I’m not that crazy about this home because it’s so open. You walk in and there’s a large foyer entry and then the stair case. To the left is...
• The 20 Funniest Blog Posts On Laurel Home
  on Aug 17, 2016 in interior design
  Hey Everyone, Well… we’re deep into the proverbial “dog days” of summer. I know that a lot of you are on vacay. I’m on staycay but that’s okay. I love my job! But we all need a little break so I’m going for a...
• How To Find The Source Of Home Furnishings {when you have no idea}
  on Aug 13, 2016 in interior design living rooms
    Ever find yourself flipping through the latest edition of your Elle Decor, House Beautiful and drooling over all of the amazing home furnishings– And then… suddenly you see it. It’s the coffee table you’ve been dreaming...

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