The lowly backyard shed goes by many names but having a small out building is a plus for any home. Small backyard sheds are trending. These may be called she-sheds, bar sheds, she-caves, he-caves, or a writing cabin like the one at the edge of an Ontario, Canada cornfield where author and blogger Ann Voskamp [top] types out her best selling books. Furnished with rugs, a sofa, … [Read more...]
Gilded Bathrooms: Gorgeous or Gaudy?
I can’t resist giving my opinion of these gold bathrooms, which seem to have a jeweled effect. This second decade of the 21st Century has become something of a gilded age, at least where bathrooms are concerned. Gilded walls – so very Klimt – are gaining acceptance, particularly in powder rooms where a little goes a long way. Until now, price has been an obstacle, but that … [Read more...]