The year of less: Recounting an experiment in addition by subtraction

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The year of less: Recounting an experiment in addition by subtraction

I tried to write unpretentiously about my attempts at minimalism in the most recent The Tulsa Voice. Read a snippet, browse bonus photos and find a link to the full article below.

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Every December, I name the coming year, as if each year were my very own tiny newborn child. Actually, the names are more like titles, and they point to our family goals and hopes for the next 12 months. 2012 was The Year of Giving, 2013 The Year of Yes and 2014 The Year of Less. I’m looking at 2015 being The Year of Simple Opulence, but I still have a few days to settle on this. Don’t pressure me.

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Unusual uses and organizational solutions

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Unusual uses and organizational solutions

I (AD) did a little musing on imagining new lives and uses for furniture and home decor pieces over on The Noshery. Below is a short snippet and a link to the full piece.

I've recently brought some strange things into my bedroom; a vintage spoon-holder, from the days when folks collected spoons from their wild travels, and a china hutch. This is all in the name of finding organizational solutions that fit my specific needs. When fine-tuning organization, you have to really open your mind to find the best, and most beautiful, options.

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Decorating with Pattern

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Decorating with Pattern

The gorgeous and delicious Noshery blog let's us talk design each month. Below, a few words on pattern in your home.

For a girl who fancies herself a minimalist and always wears solid colors, I sure have a lot of patterns in my home. Color everywhere. Patterns and textures living it up like a party in my living room. How do purple, red, blue, hot pink and green live together in harmony?

When it comes to this room and our home, my husband and I are like arrogant cowboys and cowgirls flinging sense to the wind and working from a guttural belief that the things we love will instinctively just go together. We ride this decorating philosophy hard, and I’ve felt disturbed that I am comfortable with so much going on in my space. Continue reading here.

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A guide to letting go and homing in on your dream décor

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A guide to letting go and homing in on your dream décor

A full house does not mean you are done decorating your home; it means you are just beginning to work on real design. We shared how to start fine-tuning your home style in the most recent Tulsa Voice. Read a snippet below.  

I’ve heard all my life how much personal growth lay ahead of me—after high school, after college, in my first job, in marriage, and so on. Turns out, it’s true. I know one negative attitude can ruin the collaboration of an entire team, I know bosses take you seriously if you take yourself seriously, I know it’s OK to pause an argument late at night and wait for the perspective only morning can bring, and I know money is important but happiness is priceless.

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CLEAN SLATE: Want the perfect canvas for your home decor dreams? Here's a broom.

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CLEAN SLATE: Want the perfect canvas for your home decor dreams? Here's a broom.

At Retro Den, we think home design starts with having a clean home. Palmer was born a tidy person. Daly had to acquire the skills and mindset. Here's some clean home hints we shared in this month's Tulsa Voice. Read below.

CLEAN SLATE: Want the perfect canvas for your home decor dreams? Here's a broom. Having less can mean less cleaning—when you make your driveway a store for a day, it can also mean more money.

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