Posts by theDecorGirl
What’s Hot: The Kitchen and Bath Show Edition :: #KBIS2012 with @theDecorGirl
3May 1, 2012
Fresh off the show floor at McCormick Place in Chi-town, where designers from all over walked the halls to pass judgement and learn what's new for 2012 in the Kitchen and Bath universe, I'm here to offer you the scoop. Though I certainly have my own likes and dislikes, I'm writing this based on numerous conversations I had with other designers, the groups that participated in the Twitter Chats at this three day event. [...]
Building A Better Closet :: 3 Ways to Mack Out Your Closet Like Mariah Carey (the Skinny One) from the Decor Girl
5April 20, 2012
by theDecorGirl
in On the House
Gargantuan closets would have made more sense in the 1800's when women were actually twirling around in ballgowns. But back to the rest of us here today, our closets have needs that can be addressed without a 10' x 14' addition. Here are some clever ideas for achieving the ultimate organized closet. [...]
Quick Fix For The Tangled Kitchen Faucet Sprayer :: the Decor (Fixit) Girl
1April 2, 2012
The kitchen faucet sprayer is such a useful item, I can't imagine life without one. When I was a kid they were always over on the far side of the sink. Nowadays they are integrated into the handle of the faucet which creates a very clean look around the sink.
But have you ever went to pull on the faucet sprayer only to be stopped at about 4 inches? [...]
Green Roofs :: Those are Plants, not Weeds, on my Roof
5August 1, 2011
What is a Green Roof? Technically, color has nothing to do with it. Numerous four-inch garden trays of plants (the Sedum) in a special soil are installed on a roof to capture water that would otherwise fall to the ground or be carried in a gutter eventually beating against the soil below to cause erosion. [ . . . ]
Home Interiors – 25+ Signs it is Time to Update or Redecorate :: the Decor Girl
15May 19, 2011
We've all seen them, and even maybe secretly been guilty too of harboring interiors or home decor items way past their shelf life. But sometimes the days turn into years, which turn into a need, a gentle nudge or a major interior intervention (for those so far out of touch). Below I provide a list for fun, but . . . in some extreme cases -- you may actually have to print it, stealthily tack it to a frig, or even, mail it postmarked from another town . . . .
