Latest Blog Posts for The Design File

• Video: Styling pillows on a sofa
  on Jun 24, 2013 in Tips
  I've been so neglectful about posting but I knew I wanted to show you this simple video from StyleAtHome.com, the online version of the great Canada-based decorating magazine. I'm sure lots of folks have opinions about how throw pillows should be arr...
• Crate & Barrel launches new cleaning, organization line
  on Apr 29, 2013 in Products & shopping
  Crate & Barrel is out with its new Clean Slate collection, a grouping of organiational and cleaning products. Not suprisingly, it's an effort to make the everyday stuff we all use look as stylish as the furnishings and accessoreis we choose. Crat...
• Add green to your home for St. Pat's Day
  on Mar 17, 2013 in Rooms
  Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I spent last night at my friends’ annual St. Pat’s dinner, which was delicious as always and put me in the spirit. So I thought I’d offer up a few green rooms – and I don’t mean eco-friendly – to get you in the...
• A fishy bedroom design from Land of Nod
  on Mar 9, 2013 in Kids' spaces Products & shopping
  I got this photo of an adorable kid’s room in my inbox today from Land of Nod. I thought it was so cute! There was a version for girls as well. But frankly, I thought this was plenty gender neutral and much cuter. So what would this set you back? H...
• IndyStar features fun, sophisticated nature-inspired home
  on Feb 17, 2013
  I remain so bummed that IndyStar.com no longer allows other websites to embed its photo slideshows. It means I can't show you firsthand some of the great home tours The Star does. But the Broad Ripple home featured on Sunday was just too hard to pass...
• Nate Berkus launches fabric line at Calico
  on Jan 21, 2013 in Products & shopping Shop local - Central Indiana
  I love when two of my favorite things come together and that’s what happened today when designer Nate Berkus launched a new line of fabrics at Calico stores. The new collection includes lots of browns, golds and grays with some great patterns that...
• Try some upholstery with a simple project
  on Jan 20, 2013 in DIY Events Shop local - Central Indiana
  Have you been looking for a way to sample some upholstery without a long term commitment? Then my upholstery guru – Shelly Leer at ModHomeEc Studio – has the perfect option for you. Shelly has added a one-day, button-tufted ottoman class on Jan.
• Tip 25: Make a last-minute, simple centerpiece
  on Dec 25, 2012 in Tips
  Merry Christmas! Wow. We’ve been through 24 decorating tips to get ready for the holidays. But I promised 25 and I’m going to deliver. So today – Christmas day – I figure at least a few of you are trying to throw together a last minute center...
• Tip 24: Add tidbits of Christmas all over the house
  on Dec 23, 2012 in Holidays Tips
• Tip 23: Turn off your flash to take holiday photos
  on Dec 23, 2012 in Holidays Tips
  So today’s tip is not so much about decorating as it is about capturing images of your holiday decorating. Maybe that’s a cheat on my part but I wanted to write about it and so here we are! To me, photographing your decorations is almost as impor...

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