Tag Archives: Home Decor

5 Important Questions to Ask Yourself *Before* Redecorating Your Home

Posted on February 6, 2023 by msw blog

1. Am I okay with moving slowly, based on things like budget, shipping timelines, etc.? 2. Am I being honest with myself about how I actually live?Asking this question will help you consider the materials, fabrics, layouts, and other design … Continue reading →

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Screen Test

Posted on January 27, 2023 by msw blog

A quick trick – Pull out your phone and take photos of the room you’re decorating. You can look at a photo and tell if something is wrong more easily than if you’re just standing in a space. Positively Purging-I … Continue reading →

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Designing a Bookcase

Posted on January 17, 2023 by msw blog

Design in thirds for a balanced look, fill to thirds of each shelf with books. Then add bookends, framed pictures, and other personal items like objects from your travels in the remaining space. Switch the sight line mixing horizontal stacks … Continue reading →

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Oasis Spaces

Posted on January 11, 2023 by msw blog

In an extended essay published in 1929 Virginia Woolf advised women writers to create “a room of one’s own” …Having your own room or nook can reduce stress and bolster our quality of life. It can take a meaningful difference … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Stacks

Posted on October 21, 2022 by msw blog

There are some books you’ll re-read time and time again, and some books you’ll only reference occasionally. And while you’ll want to keep the former easily accessible, you can bear to get a little more creative with the latter. One … Continue reading →

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