It's in the details.

If I've learned anything from my experiences in decorating, it's that the smallest details matter. A ruffle here, a well-placed flower arrangement there, the right color of paint-- the smallest decorative fringes can make a world of difference.

The sheer hanging canopy over the bed distracts from the lumpiness of the walls. Also, a large painting covers the DOORWAY behind the bed. Yes, there is a doorway behind the bed. It was sealed off when the house in which we live became three separate apartments. However, this does not detract from the fact that we can hear our neighbor's blow-dryer as clearly as if she was in the room.

It is my strong conviction that nothing pretties up a bed better than a crisp, ruffled sheet.

Mirrored boxes, lamps, trays and tables can make a small room look bigger.

I painted and antiqued this ugly, old, beat-up dresser. Glass knobs are chic and antiquey. If they're your style, they'll add elegance to old furniture.

These rosy shower curtain hangers can pretty up any bathroom...

Along with these ruffled towels....

And this floaty shower curtain.

If you love something, embrace it. For instance, birds.

And flowers.

This china cabinet has undergone a mighty transformation. A fresh coat of bright white paint and some new hardware have completely changed it. I stuck the lamp inside because, not blessed with interior lighting, the pretty things inside deserved to be illuminated.

These white picture frames used to be an odd-pinkish gray. I got them on sale at Michael's. Once again, a coat of soft-white paint makes them seem a good deal less bleak.

This yellow couch cover (wrinkled though it may be from Winston playing underneath it) is by far the cutest I have ever seen. A bold yellow print, accented by the embroidered tea cups of my throw pillow-- !! Too exciting for words.