Interior Design Tips & Tricks

by Emily Anderson, ASID I started with the stuffing, then moved onto the turkey and gravy. I was already full, but I loaded up my plate with mashed potatoes,...

Happy Thanksgiving! May the holiday bring you time to count your blessings, give thanks and share a delicious meal with family and friends.

by LuAnne Silvia You will find unique handcrafted items at the Fifth Annual No Coast Craft Rama at the Midtown Exchange December 4-5. Many of the items would be great holiday helpers...

by LuAnne Silvia For unique finds to set your Thanksgiving table and in doing so give thanks at the same time…you will find handmade items to dress up your home and...

By LuAnne Silvia, ASID Every Monday at LiLu Interiors we start the week with a staff meeting. We reflect on good things that happened the week prior, take note of people who have helped us out...

by Lisa Peck At this time of year I am starting (instead of finishing) my holiday shopping. I always look for unique gifts and handmade, artisan gifts are sure...

by Lisa Peck Fabric originally used for quilts, tent hangings, clothing and other uses can find new life as upholstery on furniture. The results can be artful, quirky or...

By Lisa Peck After meeting Mimi (see yesterday’s post) I starting thinking about all the ways that reclaimed fabrics have been used in interiors now and in the past....

By Lisa Peck, ASID Our new studio home IMS sponsors seminars for interior designers to learn more about sources, business and design every month. This fall Visual Arts had...

by Lisa Peck This month in Twin Cities Statement four design firms were asked to create unique looks using the same two basic pieces. The same sofa and coffee table...

By Emily Anderson, Allied Member ASID Ladies, close your eyes and imagine your dream closet. Is every every pair of shoes lined up in perfection? Is there a spot...

By Emily Anderson, Allied Member ASID Okay, the garage isn’t exactly my personal domain. But as designers, we at LiLu understand the importance of thinking about every space in...

By Emily Anderson, Allied Member ASID I have to admit the perfect pantry is something I am missing in my own home. My pantry doesn’t support our growing family...

by Emily Anderson, Allied Member ASID The Mud Room is typically the homeowner’s entry. Have you ever thought about it this way before? A lot of thought, energy and...

By Emily Anderson, Allied Member ASID Winter is fast approaching, or is it here already? Now begins the time of year when we embrace the indoors and begin to...

By Lisa Peck Looking for some cool finds? Visit IMS today for the ASID sample sale and pick up some great designer furniture at a fraction of the retail...

By LuAnne Silvia, ASID Saving the best for last…the piece de resistance… a night in Paris. Ooh la la! Actually, Ooh la Louvre! The best part, it’s a car ride away rather...

By LuAnne Silvia, ASID If you are looking for a night out where you can enjoy a crisp fall stroll between many galleries head to mainstreet Stillwater for Stillwater’s...

By LuAnne Silvia, ASID Here are some favorite places and events that always inspire: November 14th – The Minnesota Center for Book Arts is having their 8th Annual Book...

By LuAnne Silvia Venture into Hudson, Wisconsin and discover a gem of a gallery that features a variety of work by many talented artists: Seasons on St Croix. When...