Color: Agreeable Gray
If you ever find a paint color that you're in love with, the first thing you should do is write the name down (preferably in several locations!). I can't tell you the number of times clients have wanted a specific…
Inspiration: A natural, glam look
I recently stumbled across this blog post from the lovely Paloma Contreras of the blog, La Dolce Vita, and couldn't resist sharing. It's a home tour of Houston-based interior designer, Kristen Nix and well, I love everything about it! Via La Dolce Vita The neutral…
Trend spotlight: Wallpaper
Somewhere along the line, wallpaper started to get a bad reputation for being messy, complicated and overall outdated. But that just simply isn't so. Interior designers use wallpaper ALL the time. Just take a look at Pinterest! If you're looking…
Decor Shopping on a Budget
It's a new year, which for me usually means it's time for a fresh look at home. This doesn't mean an extreme home makeover, just a few new items to changing things up in a room or two. And of…
Happy Holidays from Courtney Casteel Home
Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season. We're looking forward to what 2013 has in store! Here's a sneak preview of our new ad. Happy Holidays!
It’s a wrap
Need a little last minute gift wrapping inspiration? I like to use everything from brown paper to feathers for presentation. Then, just add an embellishment like ornaments, letters, pine, and or ribbon to add to the personalization of each gift.…
Mantle Mania
What are the holidays without plenty of decorations? Remember, you don't have to go out and buy new decor every year, try mixing and matching what you already have -- maybe adding in one or two new pieces. Here's a…
A few (more) of my favorite things…
Can you believe Christmas is just FOUR days away? If you're looking for any last-minute gift ideas for the luxe-lover in your life, here are five ideas to snatch up and get under the Christmas tree before Santa beats you…
New Uses for Old Ornaments
Who says ornaments are just for trees? Perhaps you've skipped the tree this year or decided to change its look entirely, or maybe you have a left over box of glittering bulbs to use. Should you find yourself with some…
Top Five Decor Books
Whether you're looking for a gift for the decorating on your list or simply looking for a little eye-candy of your own, here are my top five favorite design books. From the lighthearted Domino to the high-gloss world of Kelly…
