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Good On Bed: New Duvet Collection from West Elm

Irene Williams — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:59:07 -0600

I've begun my "under covers" investigation for new bed linens. After winter's hibernation, I think I'm gonna be ready for some fresh bed dressing by spring time.

Home Decor in the 'Hood: Green Hills

Irene Williams — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:40:52 -0600

I was so happy when Tuesday Morning opened in Green Hills last fall. When it comes to home decor and random tscotckes to spruce up spaces, I've always found Tuesday Morning stores to be treasure troves.

Home Decor in the 'Hood: Hillsboro Village

Irene Williams — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:26:51 -0600

Shopping for "uniques" in Hillsboro Village is always fun. With mainstays Pangea and Fire Finch, I've never been at a loss for finding just the perfect housewarming gift or quirkily wonderful accessory to jazz up a tabletop. When Retropolitan hit 21st Avenue last year, my personal shopping Trifecta for Hillsboro Village was complete. Retropolitan is a hip shop full of fun, affordable options for design-it-herselfers.

Home Decor in the 'Hood: Belmont Area

Irene Williams — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:23:14 -0600

In honor of "the neighborhood issue," I'm going to highlight a few 'hood-specific home decor shops for you throughout the month. And today, I begin with a shop from my corner of Nashville: Nouveau Classics.

I'll Tell Ya Whatcha Can Do With that Tissue Dispenser...

Irene Williams — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:51:25 -0600

Normally, I'm prone to purge. However, in the spirit of frugality and environmentality (did I just invent a word?!) so common these days, I'm trying to be more resourceful. When we emptied a tub o' Cool Whip on Christmas day, I kept and repurposed it to be a travel dog food bowl. Go me!

"...And the color of the year, 2010, is..."

Irene Williams — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:02:43 -0600

Here it is, ladies and gents! Pantone Inc., the corporate proprietor of the definitive, universal color matching system, decrees Turquoise (specifically, 15-5519 TCX) is the hue that's in for Twenty-Ten.

Card Attack: Season's Greeting Cards

Irene Williams — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:25:54 -0600

Still hoping to get Christmas cards out to all your friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances before Kringle shows up next week? First of all, good luck with that!

Secondly, don't have a card attack. The boxed greetings at stores are on sale now, though you might be picking through the slim selection that remain on store shelves.

Wanna win some gorgeous wall tile? Just submit a pic...

Irene Williams — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:25:02 -0600

Seriously---if you have a remodeling project, get your camera out now. My pals at Mission Stone & Tile are looking for a great space to show off their new line of wall tile, Beveled Arabesque.

You submit a photo showing the space you want to grace with the new tile, and if the panel of pros deem your room most worthy, you get the tile FREE plus a stipend to help with installation costs. Of course, they'll then want to get some professional images of the installation for promotion purposes. In this case, bragging is totally allowable!

Ottoman Empire

Irene Williams — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:25:51 -0600

If you already feel the need to put your feet up with all holiday happenings, here's inspiration to do so stylishly. This groovy ottoman, as fashioned and featured on the "Mid-Century Modern" blog at the cool site curbly.com, is

Quick Change Artist - Revolving Home Theatre/Bookcase

Irene Williams — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:00:43 -0500

In this month's Home column "Shelf Indulgence," I'm 'on the case' to bring you some fresh thoughts on home shelving. In the story, I make mention of The Custom Shoppe's Deville entertainment center. Take a looksie at this photo that shows the sweet swivel action of the case. On one side, it's a traditional bookcase; on the reverse side, it's the ideal containment for a flat panel TV. It's as if James Bond and Martha Stewart joined forces to design this lovely piece of furniture.