Debbie Wiener's Blog

In getting ready to send the kids back to school, I came across this wonderful idea from HGTV. They suggested using vintage lunchboxes as storage devices. What a fun way to organize your belongings. Whether you choose your favorite superhero, a classic Sunday cartoon, or a sleek brushed metallic lunchbox, these are a cheap, stylish, [...]

Check out these gorgeous wallpaper designs from Ferm Living! They’re easy to install in any home and are an easy way to inject a tremendous amount of style to any room. Using patterns inspired from nature, they feature leaves, branches, and trees as well as more traditional designs. If you’re looking for something tasteful in [...]

“I like fixing up my home, but don’t have much decorating savvy and Debbie Wiener was a breath of fresh air.  She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and answered every question I had.  Things I had agonized about for weeks — What color should I paint my bedroom? Should I have the carpeting redone in the bedrooms or [...]

I was browsing through Eddie Ross’s design blog recently to see how he remodeled a drab 1920’s-era room replete with barren mold eaten walls into a bright, beautiful, and comfortable bedroom. What’s even nicer about his work is that while it looks very modern and chic, he and the couple actually did most of the [...]

It’s that dreaded time of year again: Back to School. The morning rituals of wrangling one child or multiple children into their clothing, making sure they are properly fed, making their lunches, and getting them their backpacks with all of their homework and school supplies ready all in time to get them to school punctually [...]

“My design consultation with Debbie was wonderful. I wasn’t sure how to make the most of my living room/dining room space which is short on space and light. Debbie came in and gave me several great design solutions right away. She helped me with a little bit of everything - paint color choices, decor, furniture, lighting.  Not only did she [...]

The Tourbillion Vase by A+A Cooren is an arrestingly beautiful object. It is a hand-blown glass vase inspired by tornadoes. Aside from the beautiful aesthetics, the vase is actually quite practical. It consists of two distinct pieces, one section that holds flowers and another section that holds the water, making the ordeal of changing the [...]

The Klubb has a great example of a DIY project to recycle denim and give new life and character to an old furniture item. In this project, they replaced a 10 year old Ikea chair’s slipcover with a brand new homemade one comprised entirely of old jeans. In a clever move, they used the pockets [...]

Thanks to Little House In the City for bringing this to my attention. In Mellisa Ervin’s most recent design masterpiece featured on Shelter Pop, she decided to spruce up the kitchen by choosing a bold stain for the wooden floor. What a delightful and fantastic way to brighten up a room! In case you’re curious [...]

In keeping with my passion for books, here are some great Mod bookends that look absolutely fabulous. They are available on Etsy from MaryGraceThomas for only $24, so these are a great way to get a stylish look for cheap. Also be sure to check out the rest of her shop as she has all [...]