Julie Fergus, ASIDMay 8Change of SceneryFor the month of April my husband I traveled in our "mobile condo". We visited Colonial Williamsburg, The Mariner's Museum in Newport...
Julie Fergus, ASIDMar 2Design Detail - Custom HeadboardSome clients love bold colors and patterns. In this example, my client wanted to create texture using the floral print on a custom...
Julie Fergus, ASIDFeb 3Design Detail - "Window" Over SinkMany condos have the kitchen tucked in on an inside wall with no windows; that was the case with this condo. Therefore, for this kitchen...
Julie Fergus, ASIDJan 11Cottage Kitchen RemodelHere is a video of a project from 2011. Wow, time flies and hair greys. This makeover was one of my favorite projects. I love a challenge...
Julie Fergus, ASIDJan 9Design Detail - Bed TreatmentCustom design starts with an idea and concept. I often convey the idea with a hand-drawn sketch, as shown here. My client wanted a...
Julie Fergus, ASIDJan 5Country White Bread RecipeA bit of backstory on this one. I was going through my YouTube channel videos and was reminded of this video that I made in 2014. My...
Julie Fergus, ASIDJan 111 Tips for RemodelingA new year is a time to start new projects. If remodeling is on your list for this year, keep in mind living through a remodeling project...
Julie Fergus, ASIDDec 22, 2021Rosemary Butter CookiesAdapted by me from a Martha Stewart recipe. I have found it impossible to get these perfectly round so I have embraced the irregular...
Julie Fergus, ASIDDec 21, 2021Italian Christmas CookiesA festive and simple cookie that will be enjoyed by everyone. It is fun to make, and young children might enjoy helping. Italian...
Julie Fergus, ASIDDec 14, 2021Slovak Nutroll (Kolach) and Old Family RecipeThis is a very old family recipe passed down through by my Slovak great-grandmother on my mother's side. My family has been making...
Julie Fergus, ASIDAug 16, 2021Simple U-Shape A U-shape is an effective and functional kitchen layout, especially when an island can be incorporated; it typically offers more counter...
Julie Fergus, ASIDJun 29, 2021Functional Draperies There are two types of draperies, functional and stationary. Both are decorative elements yet they have differing requirements for...
Julie Fergus, ASIDMay 17, 2021Bold ColorsFabrics don't have to be neutral. Color can be fun. Bold colors are not for everyone. For those that love color, embrace it for your...
Julie Fergus, ASIDMar 27, 2021Create LayersThis living space has several layers. Bookcases and items on the shelves create a vertical element, texture, and color. Drapery is a soft...
Julie Fergus, ASIDMar 4, 2021Window SeatsA sunny window and a soft cushion make for a comfy place to sit, relax, unwind, take in the sunshine, stare at the view, and or to read....
Julie Fergus, ASIDFeb 22, 2021Furniture Layout ProcessChoosing new furniture requires knowing the size of the space and exploring the options. In this exercise below I use a project for a...
Julie Fergus, ASIDJan 18, 2021Home Office IdeasWe are almost at the year mark of many people working from home out of necessity. If remote work was not a regular facet of one's...
Julie Fergus, ASIDNov 19, 2020Design Ideas for Aging in PlaceIt is never too early to think about aging in place. A home designed with this in mind is good for any stage of life. The top goal is to...
Julie Fergus, ASIDOct 22, 2020Design DetailsDetails are what make a design interesting. As shown in this empty space, before my clients moved in, the detail has provided a beautiful...
Julie Fergus, ASIDJul 31, 2020Mixing PatternsThe principles to successfully mixing patterns are color, scale, and shape. Color - there has to be a cohesive color match and...