Antique Mall Score! Old Signage Letters.

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Have any of you wonderful readers of mine had the opportunity to see The Novogratz's new show on HGTV? If you have, you will have noticed that they have a love for old signage and lightboxes. I have to say, I became a fan! So when I was in an antique mall on Sossaman and Main in Mesa and saw these amazing letters... and saw that there was not only a "g"...  for my husband, Greg. But an "n" for me. Aaawww!!! Perfect. I Continue Reading...

Design Star of the Week: Vintage Revivals

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This week's Design Star is Mandi Gubler of Vintage Revivals. I am sure a lot of you know www.vintagerevivals.blogspot.com but in case you haven't heard of her, you should definitely check out her blog. I feel like when it comes to design she is  my sister from another mister! I haven't met her in person, but have chatted with her a few times. She's great! I chose her this week because this dining set makeover she just did is simply FAB- Continue Reading...

Love It or Leave It? My Favorite Color Combination.

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About 7 or 8 years ago I was selling real estate and I remember detesting the color gray. I didn't like it. I thought it was dull, uninviting and there was no possible way I would ever like it. If you told me gray would become one of my favorite colors... I would have called you crazy! Even more, if I had a crystal ball I would never have guessed my favorite color combination would be gray and brown. Gray and brown together? Sounds weird to Continue Reading...

Design Star of the Week

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I started Designed to the Nines with the intention of wanting to teach and inspire others how to do great design. I LOVE design! Seeing beautifully designed rooms always puts a smile on my face. So one of the things you're going to start seeing more of is beautifully designed spaces as well as posts on design principles. With that in mind, I wanted to start featuring individuals who's designs were worthy of recognition. A place to show off Continue Reading...

Spooky Potion Labels

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Looking for a good way to display your Halloween goodies? Gather up all your empty bottles... even salad dressing and pickle bottles and a can of spray paint.   Spray paint all the lids to match. Then print some spooky Halloween potion labels, here.  Cut out and  attach with double stick tape (or spray adhesive). And voile! Super cute candy containers!   This would be a great project to do with the kiddos. Perch a Continue Reading...