Paint + Pattern Where design & creativity collide

Pattern has become part of my life. Of course, it’s no secret that writing blog posts for Paint+Pattern has fueled my passion. Sometimes I want a room with little pattern, and sometimes I like to pull out all the stops ...

I have to tell you Ikea is a favorite destination for our family – swedish meatballs, Småland for the kids to play and an afternoon of waltzing around the showroom! On our last trip to Ikea I came across the ...

Changing out the throw pillows in a space can be one of the easiest – and thriftiest – ways to freshen up your décor for the season. I’ve been sewing my own throw pillows for years and have gotten it ...

My children LOVE mexican food ­ cheese quesadillas, chips and salsa and, of course, tacos! Every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday in our house, with this in mind, I thought I’d share a fun Ikea Hack! I saw cute cork placemats ...

During the month of February Paint + Pattern is featuring stenciling projects for our master bedrooms. This is perfect timing for me because I recently refinished all three large pieces of painted  furniture in my bedroom. They went from orangey ...

With the rise of the tribal trend, the lively geometric patterns of “mud cloth” have been showing up in pillows, seat cushions, throws and wall hangings. There’s a pulsating energy to the patterns that draws you to them and makes ...

In many cultures, people put auspicious shapes, colors, gems and even plants near their doors as talismans, to keep bad things away from their homes. These are often used for religious reasons. In Santa Fe, you will see doors painted ...

I am willing to bet that you have made several trips to your attic lately to store your Christmas decorations. The same goes at our house! A few weeks ago when we were lugging our tree downstairs, I re-discovered this ...

Alright, how many of you are party animals that also have a budget? One of the top party décor trends we are seeing everywhere are those beautiful photography or party backdrops! They just finish off all the photos that you ...

The holidays are over and hubby and I have put away the Christmas tree and decorations. Does your home look a bit bare, stark and uninteresting all of a sudden? Ours does. Not to mention, it is dull, dark and ...