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Amber Perry Rainey

Spruce Up Your Coffee Table

February 12, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

Red bougainvilleas are beautiful off and on the branch. They create more interesting shapes than roses or tulips.

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categories / Plants, Styling

Homemade Ciabatta Bread

February 11, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

Nothing beats the slight tang and softness of a ciabatta. Here’s my recipe. Simply dip in some olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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categories / Food Break

Three-Color Palette

February 10, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

When it comes to choosing decorative pieces, you want to stick to a maximum of three colors. Then it’s all about placement.

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categories / Living Rooms

Shelves over Cabinets

February 10, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

If you have beautiful dishware and cookware, show them off with minimalist shelving. They’ll also be easier to access!

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categories / Kitchens

Bisecting Your Loft

February 09, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

Discover how to make the most of your loft space by creating a second floor that doesn’t make you feel like a giant.

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categories / Lofts

Midnight & Suflowers

February 08, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

Painting a bedroom dark blue is an austere choice, but balancing it with white and gold can give it an unorthodox serenity.

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categories / Bedrooms

Open Kitchen-Dining Combo

February 07, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

The open kitchen can do a lot to make a narrow space feel wider. Here’s some tips and furniture suggestions to make it even more spacious.

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categories / Kitchens, Furniture

Alignment

February 06, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

Creating the best layout for your framed artwork can be a challenge. Luckily, these core design tenets can help you get started.

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categories / Styling

Chairs for the Foyer

February 06, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

For the “no shoes” households: give your foyer a lush look with potted trees and antique wooden chairs.

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categories / Furniture, Plants

Evolved Daybed

February 05, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

Sometimes you want a living room that can double as a guest room. The daybed is a great couch solution that’s easy to convert.

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categories / Living Rooms, Furniture

The Absurdist Plays of Hank Monroe

February 04, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

Hank Monroe is one of my favorite playwrights. It would certainly be a dream to build a set to his magnum opus, “Fire Lily.”

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categories / Monthly Musings

Utilitarian Centerpieces

February 03, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

You don’t need flowers to give nuance to a dining table. Simple objects can be combined to create a centerpiece that’s both beautiful and useful.

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categories / Kitchens

Don’t Be Afraid of Painting it Teal

February 02, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

Give an accent wall some more personality by painting a thrift store find the same color. Cool jewelry can double as decoration.

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categories / Crafts, Furniture

Luxury Deck Furniture

February 01, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

When it comes to the outdoors, it’s wise to invest in furniture that can stand up to the elements. Here are some recommendations.

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categories / Furniture, Outdoors

The Summer Home of Ada Basque

January 31, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

Artist Ada Basque gave us a tour of her beautiful home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she showed us how to use indigo.

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categories / Bedrooms

Room to Work

January 30, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

A lucite desk can illuminate and open up your workspace at a low cost. Balance the look with a more intricate chair.

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categories / Furniture, Styling

Modernizing the Tudor Cottage

January 28, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

Tudor architecture is known for its exposed ceiling beams. Adding a little plaster and paint is a great way to update and add depth to a room.

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categories / Living Rooms

Tropics

January 26, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

From simple color-blocking to handmade throw pillows, a little DIY can not only brighten a room, it can transport you to a different place entirely.

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categories / Crafts

Blackberry Vanilla Cake

January 23, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

Aside from being the only man at my friend’s baby shower, my favorite thing was the heavenly cake she baked.

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categories / Food Break

Coffee with Rebellious Pottery Artist Felicia Burke

January 22, 2016  /  Amber Rainey

You might not expect a potter to ride a motorcycle, but that’s just one of the assumptions Felicia Burke defies.

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categories / Interviews
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