Introducing: The Design Brief: Episode 1

We recently launched a new video series on Instagram called The Design Brief. In each video, Jen will be covering less-addressed topics and take followers behind the scenes to learn more about JTD’s process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E The Design Brief will explore a wide range of themes, including the three successful components to a project; talking through […]

Top 5 Curtain Hanging Mistakes

Author: Sydney Piwowar Alright peeps — here is a sensitive topic… Drapes. Some people think that they have a hard and fast rule for drapes and that is not always the case. LESS is not always more and MORE are not always more… as a general guideline to hanging drapes there are a few mistakes […]

Colorful Christmas: Parent and Kid Approved Decor

Author: Sydney Piwowar Every parent does the battle once their children are old enough to want to put their own ornaments on the tree. My mom could not bear to let me ruin her perfect, glowing tree. She solved the issue by buying me my own mini tree to keep in my room, away from […]

5 Steps to a Modern Holiday Table Setting

Author: Sydney Piwowar 1. Pick a Theme This year, I am keeping a simple Scandinavian winter theme with a neutral palette. Natural textures, greenery and soft candlelight create a relaxed setting where the focus can be on the great food and conversation around the table. 2. Simple Textures Layering up textures is very important. Here, […]

Top 5 Trim Options that AREN’T White

Author: Sydney Piwowar Contrast trim became famous for providing non-contractor grade options for trim. It was a missed opportunity for years to provide another aspect of color and depth to space. Rather than just picking the base grade or whatever is cheapest at Home Depot, we encourage you to put an interesting spin on a […]