Furniture Classics
Some of our decorators toured the Furniture Classics warehouse in Norfolk, VA. We saw a lot of high quality casegoods to fit any decor style from dining tables to bookshelves and accent tables
Paint Color Consultation: Neutral & Cheery
Reader Crystal asked Decorating Den: “We have added drywall over old knotty pine walls in our combination craft room / library. The trim / door is all warm oak color , one wall is floor to ceiling bookshelves and there […]
Bathroom Paint Color
Reader Samantha asked Decorating Den: “I want to redo my bathroom in purple, mustard yellow and turquoise. I havea high-end purple shower curtains but not sure how to use the other colors, including paint on the walls. Can you recommend […]
What Do You Do?
Wouldn’t you agree that this is a common question? Whenever we meet someone new, whether it’s at a professional networking event or a social gathering, this question comes up. And there isn’t a simple answer: “I work in marketing and […]
Ask a Decorator: Latest Questions
Decorating Den’s Sue Pelley has been busy answering some Ask a Decorator submissions. Here is some of her latest advice: A reader asked Decorating Den: “I have dark built in bookshelves in my living room. I put huge resin pottery […]
Decorator Profile: Sue Pelley
Enjoying a 40 year career in interior decorating, Sue Pelley has enthusiastically shared her passion for beautiful interiors with thousands of homeowners worldwide. As an acclaimed television personality, lecturer and columnist, she has shared her many unique and positive insights for living life […]
The F Word You Fear the Most: Failure
Fear of failure is unavoidable for those of us who take on risk because we deeply desire career success and fulfillment. Can I run a profitable business? Should I reach out for help and expand my network? What if I […]
Headboards, Headboards, Headboards!
Upholstered headboards and beds have been a decorating staple for years. These days, they are incredibly common, and just about every upholstery manufacturer is including them in their lines. Beds and headboards can be tailored and sleek, frilly and feminine, […]
Is it too late for a career change?
Many of my clients, whether they’re in their 20’s or 50’s, get stuck in the swamp of fear because they feel one or more of the following: I’ve been out of the workplace too long to establish an enjoyable career […]
Ask a Decorator: Matching Bathroom Countertops
Reader Paula asked Decorating Den: If redecorating bathrooms and using granite for counter tops, should I go with the same pattern and design granite for every bathroom? Jane Sam of Decorating Den of Oakton, VA lends some advice to Paula: […]
