Do remember that movie, “The Holiday?” You know, Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet switch places. Kate leaves the English Countryside to see LA and live lavishly in this home. And Cameron leaves the hustle and bustle of LA to enjoy the quite solitude of this gorgeous cottage in the country….
Jenny sent me this photo last week when I called for readers to submit their design dilemmas. She is at a loss of how to decorate her fireplace mantel, especially since it sits in the corner of the room. Jenny also said that she is a teacher and loves vintage…
Today I am so excited to share what I was working on over the weekend. If you remember back a bit, I told you about a lovely lady named Donna who’s husband passed away 3 years ago. Donna’s house has not been changed since. That may not be a big…
I’ve had a couple people ask how I go about hanging headboards so I thought I would dedicate a post to the subject. There are a number of ways to hang a headboard but here are two of the easiest ways that I have photos for. #1- If you build…
I’ve had a couple people ask how I go about hanging headboards so I thought I would dedicate a post to the subject. There are a number of ways to hang a headboard but here are two of the easiest ways that I have photos for. #1- If you build…
Yes, I know I missed my post yesterday but hopefully this mini makeover will make up for it! This is what our kitchen looked like 3 years ago. . . a beauty wasn’t she? The cabinet doors looked like a piece of plywood cut with a circular saw- basically they…
This post may not be interesting to everyone, but Tim and I’s trip to the Warner Brothers lot was completely inspiring for two people aspiring to be in show biz. I heard that Jack Lemmon (an actor whose career started in the late 40’s) used to say “It’s magic time”…
HOW TO: Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Stain Cover Lighting Cords Paint Your Cabinets Paint Your Wood Floor Pour Concrete Countertops Pick a Paint Color Hang a Headboard Hang Wall to Wall Curtains Refinish Furniture Beautify Your Bifold Closet Doors Make an Ottoman Slipcover Make a Tufted Headboard From a Sleigh…
TIPS FOR. . . Making a Space Cohesive Sprucing Up Bare Walls Picking a Paint Color Create a Fabulous Nursery Concealing Lighting Cords Refinishing Furniture Designing for Two Enhance Curb Appeal- Click Here for Part 1, Here for Part 2, and Here for Part 3 Accessorizing a Space Finding Great…
MASTER BEDROOM Before After MASTER BATHROOM Before After KITCHEN Before After LIVING ROOM Before After DINING ROOM Before After (the 2nd redo) After (the first redo) GUEST BEDROOM Before After GUEST BATHROOM Before After READING ROOM Before After UPSTAIRS ROOM Before After OUTDOOR SPACES
My name is Kara Paslay. I am the main blogger here at Kara Paslay Designs, but about once a week you will hear from my incredibly talented and charming husband, Tim. I grew up with a dream of playing Division 1 college basketball and pursuing that left little time for…
Today I am starting my “Design Dilemma Solved” series. Amy contacted me and said this: Basically it’s (my living room) so neutral that it needs color (rug, paint, something!) If you have any budget minded ideas I would love to hear them! This room is open to our entire first…