To blog or not to blog....

I am one of those people who just love to read blogs. I am not sure exactly why. Maybe it's the same reason I love to watch hours of reality (or trash) TV. It's like spying into someone elses life. It is so much fun to see what other people are doing and how they are doing it.

I think design blogs are great for that. You can find out great resources, ideas, trends, and see fabulous pictures! I really had no big plans to start up a design blog until this weekend.

Here's what happened....We had a visit from family who quickly upon entering scour through our home and look for any new things we may have done since their last visit. I kind of walk behind and talk with them about my favorite new additions. When suddenly someone had moved ahead of the group....and all I hear is "OH MY GOD". I actually was a little nervous about what they might have happened upon.... But it was just my inexpensive new art in the breakfast room. I really didn't think much of it. I needed something for the wall and this was a cheap solution. My brother in law S was deliriously excited with his new find. He couldn't wait to get home and try it out in his new home too. I guess really he is the reason I have decided to start up this blog. He kept telling me I needed to share some of these great design ideas with magazines. I got to thinking and realized maybe the perfect place to share some of these fun ideas would be on a blog! So here goes... I spent some time trying to figure it out and now I am going to try to keep it up. I'll share some ideas, projects and a little of ramblings about what it is like to be building a design business here in Atlanta. I hope I can offer you some creative design solutions that you love as much as my brother in law loved the framed fabric panels...

The first photo is simply fabric cut to fit a great frame from Pottery Barn Outlet. The pillow front only was re-covered in an effort to save some $$ (using the ones that came with a sofa) and not having to buy as much fabric. The chair cushion was reupholstered. A great inexpensive way to update a room or add some color or pattern (easy to change). The photo on the right is a print I cut and placed on a fabric that I adored. I added a matt over the fabric to complete the look. Almost everyone who comes into my home stops and takes a closer look at these. So now the secret is out...anyone can do it!