Remodeling Projects: The Last Stage in View

By Nancy Ranchel

11053135 462319800598810 2563522090048003458 nMy egg / yellow / closet room is finished — and there’s no better feeling than a project completed! (Maybe if a remodeling project wrapped up while I was sunbathing and Idris Elba was massaging my feet…) In this thing called real life, however, finishing a project is pretty much the pinnacle of accomplishments.

Decorate, Design with Salvaged Plastic

By Nancy Ranchel

P1000001Salvage in design is my thing, and industrial salvage is where my heart lives. But when it’s time to make a purchase for the house, I don’t discriminate against any type of salvage.

Old Shoes and Where to Take Them

By Nancy Ranchel

web-3427If you’re a shopper, you probably have a lot of shoes. If you’re female, you probably have a lot of shoes. If you’re into athletics (runner? soccer player?), you probably have a lot of shoes. Whether you buy high end or Payless brand, if you’re American you have a closetful of shoes. It’s a thing with us. Ain’t it great to be an American?

Splashes of Color

mtdangela3What do you notice when you meet someone for the first time? Some pay attention to a person’s sense of style — things like clothes, shoes or hair. Others notice physical attributes like a dazzling smile or shimmering eyes. And some even recognize personality traits like kindness or confidence. But interior designer Angela Todd is a little different — she envisions a person’s color palette.

The Psychology of Color & Light

RickAustinColorLightLight and color require balance. Without light there would be no color. Without color our homes would be unbearably bland. It is only because of light encountering an object that we are able to see it. And when we do see that wall or chair or art, it should make us smile. Or, better yet, take our breath away.

Tax Refund In Your Future?

By Nancy Ranchel

P1020757Don’t go to Costco and buy a new TV with your tax refund money. Why not consider better use of that money for you and – what the hell – for the environment.