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- Our Favorite Flowers for Decorating
- Red, the Right way
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- Before and After: Eclectically Vintage
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- The Psychology of Design: Materials and Texture
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HOW TO'S (27)
- How to: Arrange Bed Pillows
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- Discovering Your Design Style: Not your Neighbors Space
- Discovering your design style: Tear Files
- Discovering your design style: Style Quiz
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- The beginnings of a gallery wall
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INSPIRATION ABROAD (14)
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OPAL PORTFOLIO (37)
- Opal Portfolio: Advent Creative Salt Lake Office
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- Opal Portfolio: Hall Residence IV
- Opal Portfolio: Hall Residence III
- Opal Portfolio: Hall Residence II
- Installing in Idaho
- Opal Portfolio: Hall Residence I
- Before & After: Hospital Waiting Room
- Before and After: Client Bathroom
- The Legacy House Reveal V
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- The Legacy House Reveal IV
- The Legacy House Reveal III
- The Legacy House Reveal II
- The Legacy House Reveal I
- Legacy House Reveal
- The Opal Office Completed!
- Opal Portfolio: Singer Residence
- Client Update: Hills Residence II
- Client Update: Hills Residence
- Opal Portfolio: Mount Vista House
- Opal Portfolio: Mount Vista House
- An Opal Office Update
- Client Update: Almost Finished!
- Painting The Opal Office
- Opal Portfolio: The Hall Guest House
- Client Design Concept: International Eclectic
- A special Christmas Garland and Mantel
- Client Update: A Sneak Peek
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- Playhouse of Dreams
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- Opal Talk: Witty Design Quotes
- Our 5 New Favorite Products
- Is there such a thing as over Decorating?
- Opal Talk: What Design Giants had to say
- Discovering Your Design Style: Not your Neighbors Space
- Opal Talk: Old or New?
- Opal Talk: Design Books
- 3 Design Trends that have emerged from the recession
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OPAL TIPS (44)
- Studio 5: Childproofing your home with Style
- Child Proofing with Style II
- Opal Tips: Trendy to Classic Rugs
- Opal Tip: Choosing the Right Yellow
- Video Tip #9: Give Pre made panels a Custom Look
- Is there such a thing as over Decorating?
- Video Tip #8: Kids bedding parents can love
- Coats and Boots on a Snowy Day
- DESIGN TIP #3 : "Mood Lighting"
- Design Tip #2: The White Platter
- Design Tip #1: Setting the Table Before Guests Arrive
- Opal Tip: Knowing your Fabrics
- Opal Tip: Different Ways to Arrange Art
- Opal Tip: The Number Rules
- OPAL TIP: BIG ISNT ALWAYS BETTER
- OPAL TIP: ACCESSORIZING YOUR COFFEE TABLE
- The cost of a living room
- Wednesday Giveaway: The Color Gray
- Shot Glass... T Shirt... or a piece of Art?
- Opal Tip: The Trick of Texture
- A special Christmas Garland and Mantel
- Opal Tip: Making a Garland
- Opal Tip: Trimming the Tree
- The Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Upholstery
- Non-Themed Nurseries Part II
- Non-Themed Nurseries & Kid's Rooms
- The Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Flooring
- The Biggest Bang for Your Buck: FinishWork
- House Beautiful 101 Party Do's & Don'ts
- The beginnings of a gallery wall
- The Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Lighting
- Opal Tip: Painting Tips
- Accessories with Meaning
- Opal Tip: 4 Easy Ways to Make a Small Space Feel Larger
- Opal Tip: To Match or Not to Match (Part 2)
- 3 Decorating mistakes you don't want to make
- 7 charming accessories that are wallet friendly
- Opal Tip: Outdoor Table Setting
- ORGANIZING ALL THOSE DVD'S
- Opal Tip: A Welcoming Front Porch
- OPAL TIP: OUTDOOR PARTY LIGHTING
- A Kitchen island alternative
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- To match or not to match...
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QUESTION & ANSWER (6)
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THE BIG PICTURE (1)
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THE COLOR (3)
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THE GREEN SCENE (7)
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THE HOLIDAY'S (19)
- Christmas Traditions: The Pickle
- Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...
- Holiday Fun: Pumpkin Carving Ideas!
- Happy 24th of July!
- America the Beautiful
- Father's Day Ideas
- Mother's Day: The perfect gift
- Celebrate Earth Day!
- A Long Presidential Weekend!
- Happy Valentine's Day!
- Merry Christmas & a winner is announced!
- Our Last Christmas Tree Entries
- Last Minute Gift Wrapping
- Deck the Halls
- Thanksgiving Tablescapes
- Setting the Table for a Feast
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- The Holidays are on the Horizon
- Happy Halloween!
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THE PLAN (2)
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- A new designer & more
- FEATURED DESIGNERS: HOME & GARDEN SHOW
- A little Blueberry Madness
- Summer Yumminess
- The 10 Commandments
- Summer Weekend Reads
- Miss Navy Lynn - A bundle of Joy
- Lovely Landscaping
- A Night out on the patio
- Welcome Baby Navy Lynn Olsen!
- Summer DIY Projects
- What are your favorite Kids Books?
- Installs, 1st Birthday & More
- Join Us!
- Opal's Spring Sale!
- A Sweet Treat
- Agreeable Posts of the Week
- Are you green with Envy?
- A Trend or a Classic?
- Opal's big news and changes
- Browse around the web
- 2011 in Numbers
- Tis the Season: Opal Retreat
- Refinishing an Old Table
- House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year
- Weekend Browsing
- Happy Monday!
- The new normal: Baby Miles
- Announcing Baby Miles Hatch Romney
- The Royal Wedding
- HAPPY EASTER!
- Nursery Update
- Thinking of NYC
- The Treehouse I never had...
- We are presenting at the BATC Day of Design!
- Happy Valentine's Day!
- A Special Announcement: Blue or Pink?
- A Little Dose of Honesty
- A little Opal Remodel
- A Starting Point
- A Special Gift
- Our goals for 2011
- Our 5 Favorite Posts of the Year
- Greeting Card Fun
- The Most Wonderful Gifts...
- Happy Holidays!
- Holiday Centerpieces
- The Wall Gallery Complete...Almost
- November Sponsor Shout Out
- Designer Dilemma: What finish to choose!
- October Sponsor Shout Out
- Hotel Inspiration: The Oyster Box
- Classy Fall Decor
- Opal goes to Touchpoint
- ONE ARTFUL, INDUSTRIAL, CHIC WEDDING
- The DIY Dish: Studio Redesign
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- The Power of Gray
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VIDEO TIPS (9)
- Video Tip #9: Give Pre made panels a Custom Look
- Video Tip #8: Kids bedding parents can love
- Video Tip #7: Down Pillows
- Video Tip #6: The Duvet Cover
- Video Tip #5: The Bedding
- Video Tip #4: Making Your Overnight Guests feel at Home
- DESIGN TIP #3 : "Mood Lighting"
- Design Tip #2: The White Platter
- Design Tip #1: Setting the Table Before Guests Arrive
- 2013
- May
- April
- March
- February
- Opal Portfolio: Werner Living Room
- Las Vegas Furniture Market
- Design Styles: Craftsman
- Design Details: Cabinet door profiles
- Breaking the Mold: Seating Arrangements
- Peter Walsh: 31 Days to get Organized
- Peter Walsh: 31 Days to get Organized
- Opal Portfolio: Seattle Residence
- Studio 5: Childproofing your home with Style
- Studio 5: Childproof with Style
- January
- STUDIO 5: CHILDPROOF WITH STYLE
- It's All About Balance...
- Child Proofing with Style II
- The Perfect Pair: Emerald Green
- Welcome to the Opal team!
- Opal Loves: Creamy Kitchens
- Opal Talk: Urban Grace Interiors
- Q & A: What to hang on 20ft walls
- January Home and Garden Show: The Biggest Bang for Your Buck
- The Top 10 of 2012
- 2012
- December
- November
- October
- Design Details: Rustic Redefined
- High Point Market: Erin's Favorites
- Playhouse of Dreams
- Opal Portfolio: Doctors Office II
- Whirlwind couple of weeks!
- Holiday Fun: Pumpkin Carving Ideas!
- Come see us at the Expo
- Opal Design Group: Project Decor
- Join us on Studio 5
- Announcing our new Designers
- FEATURED DESIGNERS: HOME & GARDEN SHOW
- September
- August
- Opal Portfolio: Larsen Kitchen
- Mad for plaid...anyone?
- Opal Portfolio: Hall Residence V
- Small Space Atmosphere
- Opal Portfolio: Hall Residence IV
- Design Details: Banquet Seating
- Opal Portfolio: Hall Residence III
- Changes to the Opal Blog
- Southern Living Idea House
- Lovely Compositions
- Opal Portfolio: Hall Residence II
- July
- Get the Look: Anthropologie
- Installing in Idaho
- Opal Portfolio: Hall Residence I
- Opal Talk: Old or New II
- A little Blueberry Madness
- Seattle Residence Inspiration
- Bachelorette anyone?
- Happy 24th of July!
- Let me introduce you to John B. Murray
- Too trendy? A fashion decision...
- 4 handy DIY tips
- Oh the many styles of red brick
- 35 Decorating Secrets
- Store and Organize II
- Summer Yumminess
- Opal Tips: Trendy to Classic Rugs
- The 10 Commandments
- Before & After: Hospital Waiting Room
- Opal Loves: Sea Grass Wallpaper
- Summer Weekend Reads
- Opal Loves: Kids Rooms
- June
- America the Beautiful
- Miss Navy Lynn - A bundle of Joy
- Lovely Landscaping
- What Designers Do: Make it Look Good
- Outdoor Furniture Deals
- Before and After: Client Bathroom
- A Night out on the patio
- Get the Look: Gold Leaf Bookcase
- What Designers Do: Hammers and Nails
- A Night out on the Patio
- Welcome Baby Navy Lynn Olsen!
- Summer DIY Projects
- What are your favorite Kids Books?
- What Designers Do: Budget & Marital Referees
- Father's Day Ideas
- Before and After: Interior Design Musings
- Design Details: High Gloss Ceilings
- Opal Loves: Lavender Spaces
- What Designers Do: Finish Work Details
- Before and After: Eclectically Vintage
- Installs, 1st Birthday & More
- May
- Opal Loves: Gold Frames
- What Designers Do: From the Ground Up
- To Match or Not to Match: Sofa Pillows
- Accessories: When enough is enough
- The Legacy House Reveal V
- Opal Talk: Memorable Interiors
- Install Update: Praire Style
- Get the Look: Painted Furniture II
- The Legacy House Reveal IV
- Opal Talk: Unexpected pops of Color
- Let's Talk Babies...
- Magazine Covers, an inexpensive art solution
- Opal Loves: Creature Comforts color palettes
- The Legacy House Reveal III
- Designer Dilemma: Painted Doors?
- Opal Talk: Privet House by Target
- Opal Tip: Choosing the Right Yellow
- Mother's Day: The perfect gift
- The Legacy House Reveal II
- Exterior Updates
- The 48 Hour Project
- Green Scene: Miss Minimalist II
- Opal Loves: Downton Abbey
- April
- The Legacy House Reveal I
- Fight the New Drug Headquarters
- Noteworthy Reads
- Would you dare: Pink Curtains
- Most Favorite Purchase: Living Savvy
- How to: Arrange Bed Pillows
- Legacy House Reveal
- Celebrate Earth Day!
- The Green Scene: Miss Minimalist I
- Most Favorite Purchase: Herringbone Lane
- Join Us!
- What's in a knob?
- Opal Talk: Going, Going, Gone...
- The Green Scene: Spring Cleaning
- Most Favorite Purchase: Room RX
- Nursery Update: The Painted Dresser
- Opal Talk: Witty Design Quotes
- Wishing you a happy Easter
- Opal Loves: Colorful Kitchens
- Most Favorite Purchase: Oak Ridge Revival
- Introducing.... Opal Design Group
- What's For Dinner?
- March
- Opal Talk:Good Bones Great Pieces
- What's in a Name?
- Opal's Spring Sale!
- The Art of Being Inspired: By Jen & Jana
- Design Details: Garden Inspiration
- The Luck of the Irish
- Opal Loves: Overlays
- The Art of Being Inspired: By Thinking About Pretty
- Nursery Update: 4 Vintage Printable Dogs
- Decorating with Layers
- Opal Love: Martha Stewart at Staples
- Take a Little Trip
- February
- The Art of Being Inspired: By Danielle Green
- Our 5 New Favorite Products
- A Sweet Treat
- Agreeable Posts of the Week
- What is Celadon?
- The Art of Being Inspired: By Tigan Ink
- Spring into Spring With Bedding
- Our Favorite Flowers for Decorating
- The "Not so Expensive" Art Dilemma
- Video Tip #10: How to Hang Curtains the Right Way
- Plates, Plates and More Plates
- Smart Phone Love: Interior Design Apps
- A Long Presidential Weekend!
- Are you green with Envy?
- Video Tip #9: Give Pre made panels a Custom Look
- The Art of Being Inspired: We Create Hoopla
- Happy Valentine's Day!
- Guest Post: How to Brighten Your Mood with Flowers
- Browse Around the Web
- Last Minute Valentine Gifts
- January
- Less Pinning and More Doing
- Opal is Expecting....It's a Girl!!
- Classy Valentines Day Decor
- Guest Post: Simplified Bee, Conquering Clutter
- Video Tip #9: Give Pre made Panels a Custom Look
- Wednesday Giveaway: Pixie Dust Fabric
- Is there such a thing as over Decorating?
- House Beautiful's Favorite Books
- A Trend or a Classic?
- Video Tip #8: Kids bedding parents can love
- Red, the Right way
- Opal's big news and changes
- Get the look: A fresh approach
- Browse around the web
- Video Tip #7: Down Pillows
- Opal Talk: What Design Giants had to say
- Get the Look: Decorating with Books
- Question and Answer: Cabinet Details
- Top 10 of 2011: #1 How High?
- Top 10 of 2011: #2 How to Sew a Crib Sheet
- Top 10 of 2011: #3 The Biggest Bang for your Buck
- Top 10 of 2011: #4 Store and Organize
- Top 10 of 2011: #5 More Slow Home Movement
- Top 10 of 2011: #6 Cleaning Plan
- TOP 10 of 2011: #7 The Psychology of Design
- Top 10 of 2011: #8 The Cost of a Living Room
- Top 10 of 2011: #9 Brass is Back!
- Top 10 of 2011: #10 Do you get Sad in the Winter?
- 2011
- December
- 2011 in Numbers
- Opal Tip: Decoration Storage
- Merry Christmas & a winner is announced!
- Our Last Christmas Tree Entries
- Last Minute Gift Wrapping
- Tis the Season: Opal Retreat
- A Few more Christmas Tree Contest Entries
- An Opal Holiday Retreat to Park City!
- Video Tip #6: The Duvet Cover
- A Few Christmas Tree Contest Entries
- Coats and Boots on a Snowy Day
- A Warm Holiday Welcome
- The Pantone Color of 2012: Tangerine
- Video Tip #5: The Bedding
- A Christmastime Contest
- Genius Gift Wrap
- We dare you to paint those cabinets
- Video Tip #4: Making Your Overnight Guests feel at Home
- November
- Deck the Halls
- Thanksgiving Tablescapes
- Cyber Monday: Get the deals!
- Happy Thanksgiving!
- Setting the Table for a Feast
- Opal Loves: Gray Rooms
- The Thanksgiving Getup
- DESIGN TIP #3 : "Mood Lighting"
- More Holiday Decor
- The Holidays are on the Horizon
- Get the Look: Sunburst Mirrors
- What to do with those Books
- Design Tip #2: The White Platter
- Design Details: Timeless Art Collections
- Design Details: Collections of Art
- How To: Create a Plate Collage
- Opal Loves: Holiday Greeting Cards
- Opal Loves: Home Office Accessories
- Design Tip #1: Setting the Table Before Guests Arrive
- New Website Features Launch Today!
- Design Details: Heirlooms turned into Art
- October
- Happy Halloween!
- A Little Bit Spoooooky
- Opal Tip: Knowing your Fabrics
- Pumpkin Carving
- Opal Loves: Caitlin Wilson Textiles
- Fall Tablescapes
- A New Place to Call Home
- DIY Projects from Around the Web
- Antique House Plans
- Opal Loves: Coral Accents
- Craigslist Deals
- An Up and Coming Artist: Samuel Smith
- How to: Sew a Crib Sheet
- Form Follows Function, But why not have Both?
- Opal Loves: Unique Color Schemes
- Friday Finds: Before & Afters
- Question and Answer: How High?
- Because Blue is not a shouting color
- Handy around the house
- Name that Chair...
- September
- The Big Advice Issue
- Design Details: Pillow Perfection
- Do you get a little SAD during the winter?
- Opal Loves: Bringing the Outdoors In
- Manic Monday
- Fabric Favorites
- Weekend Reads
- Opal Loves: Fall Decor
- Wednesday Giveaway: Elisabeth Michael
- A Busy Tuesday Install
- Opal Loves: Charming Tv Consoles
- Good Idea or Bad Idea?
- Thursday Giveaway: Cleaning Plan
- Organization: Back to School
- The Opal Birthday Bash
- Patriotic Weekend
- The Opal Bash!
- Opal Class Notes: Part Two
- Opal Class Notes: Part One
- Announcing a Winner: Exterior Projects
- Getting Ready for a Party!
- Our Favorite pins of the week
- August
- Accessorizing is the Next Step
- A sneak preview to yesterdays install
- Installing a house today!
- Design Details: Shaker Style Cabinets
- Not your ordinary childrens room
- Do or Don't? Brass is Back!
- Our Newest Sponsor, Elisabeth Michael
- How Efficient is your Workspace?
- Opal Loves: Gambrel Roofs
- Opal Loves: Eclectic Color Schemes
- Opal Never Shouts 1st Birthday Party!
- From the Archives: Outdoor Projects
- The Life of a Designer
- Opal Tip: Different Ways to Arrange Art
- Question and Answer: Pantry Mania
- Looking for a little DIY Project?
- Outdoor Living: Patio Furniture
- New Trends at Market
- A busy day at WORLD MARKET!
- Guess Where We are Going?!
- New Fabric for an old Chair
- Announcing a brand new Contest: Exterior Projects
- Etsy: Shop by Color
- July
- Design Details: Window Treatments
- Fabric.com: Outdoor Fabrics
- Introducing a new contest for August!
- Refinishing an Old Table
- Living Large in Small Spaces
- Opal Tip: The Number Rules
- Opal Loves: Old Town imports
- House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year
- Opal Tip: Store and Organize
- Design Details: The Patio
- Opal Loves: Duvet Covers
- OPAL TIP: BIG ISNT ALWAYS BETTER
- The Opal Office Completed!
- The Psychology of Design: Materials and Texture
- Opal Loves: Temporary Wallpaper
- Weekend Browsing
- What makes a stunning exterior design?
- Opal Portfolio: Singer Residence
- The Psychology of Design: Lighting
- June
- Happy 4th of July!
- "Smooth" is not in the vocabulary this week
- Wednesday Giveaway: A Home for Your Keys
- The Psychology of Design: Space Planning
- Get the look: a light and fresh room
- Summer Deals
- Architectural Molding, a warm welcome
- Wednesday Giveaway: Malouf Fine Linens
- The psychology of design: Color
- Happy Monday!
- OPAL TIP: ACCESSORIZING YOUR COFFEE TABLE
- Opal Loves: Pheobe Howard Design
- Wednesday Giveaway: Ghandi Print
- The new normal: Baby Miles
- Inspiration Abroad: Last Stop Ireland
- Inspiration Abroad: Barcelona Baby!
- Inspiration Abroad: From Paris with Love
- Wednesday Giveaway: Making a Family Home
- the green scene: more slow home movement
- The fabric.com contest winner announced!
- Fabric.com Contest Entry
- Question and Answer: How to Fill the Walls
- May
- Announcing Baby Miles Hatch Romney
- Freshen Up your Home for Spring: Greenstreet Blog
- Client Update: Hills Residence II
- Client Update: Hills Residence
- Wednesday Giveaway: A Sweet Gift Card
- Wednesday Giveaway: Nursery Bedding Pattern
- Freshen up your Home for Spring
- Fabric.com Contest: It's not too late!
- Painted Pianos
- Fabric.com Contest: Another Great Entry!
- Wednesday Giveaway: The Pink Pagoda
- Freshen Up your home for spring: What's up whimsy
- The cost of a living room
- Nature creates the perfect color palettes
- How To: Make art from seashells
- wednesday giveaway: zuppa artista
- Freshen up your home for Spring: Sarah Storm
- Fabric.com Contest: Our first Entry!
- Opal Portfolio: Mount Vista House
- Opal Portfolio: Mount Vista House
- Wednesday Giveaway: Land of Nod
- April
- How To: Sew a zippered pillow cover
- Announcing the Spring Fabric.com Contest
- The Royal Wedding
- In need of a color palette? Design Seeds!
- Wednesday Giveaway: Pottery Barn Gift Card
- Discovering Your Design Style: Not your Neighbors Space
- HAPPY EASTER!
- Nursery Update
- The Dream of a Cabin
- Wednesday Giveaway: Coupon Codes!
- Discovering your design style: Tear Files
- The Art of Display: Bookcases
- Target Introduces the Blue and White Collection...Yummy.
- An Opal Office Update
- Wednesday Giveaway: Donna Geissler Art
- Discovering your design style: Style Quiz
- Thinking of NYC
- Opal Design Giveaway at About One
- Spring Design Giveaway at About One
- Wednesday Giveaway: Bone Boxes
- Cozy Bunk Beds
- Cool Bunk Beds
- Nursery Gliders: In Hot Pursuit
- March
- Design Dilemma's Answered
- Design Like You Dress: Jewelry
- Wednesday Giveaway: Design Dilemma's Answered
- The Treehouse I never had...
- Etsy Round Up: Ikat
- Client Update: Almost Finished!
- Design How You Dress: Texture
- Client Update: Still in Progress
- Wednesday Giveaway: The Color Gray
- Design is in the Details
- fabric swatches and a vietnamese sandwhich
- A Crazy Busy Day
- Travel Abroad: Off to the Big Apple
- Wednesday Giveaway: Created By Storm
- Opal Loves: Top 5 Accessories
- Painting The Opal Office
- We are presenting at the BATC Day of Design!
- Design How You Dress: Layers
- Wednesday Giveaway: Studio KMO Print
- Inspiration Abroad: Lan Su Gardens Portland
- Design Rather than Default
- A Few Great Movie Houses
- Design How You Dress: Mixing Patterns
- February
- What Every Great Space has
- All About the Office
- Shopping Discoveries
- Inspiration Abroad: Chapel Hill
- Wednesday Giveaway: My Sparrow
- Design Rules you can Break: Dining Chairs Must all Match
- Etsy: Signs of Spring
- How To: Create a Hydrangea Floral
- Opal Portfolio: The Hall Guest House
- Wednesday Giveaway: Be Still
- Design Rules you can Break: You must decorate your kitchen cabinets
- Happy Valentine's Day!
- In The Press: The DIY Dish Studio
- Wednesday Giveaway: Owen Mortensen Leaf Art
- Design Rules you can Break: Dark Colors in Small Spaces
- Client Design Concept: International Eclectic
- So not 2011, or is it?
- January
- Shot Glass... T Shirt... or a piece of Art?
- Wednesday Giveaway: Nicole Jane Home
- Design Rules You Can Break: Matching Metals
- Simple and Sweet Valentine's Decor
- A Special Announcement: Blue or Pink?
- A Little Dose of Honesty
- Wednesday Giveaway: The Color Design Package
- A little Opal Remodel
- A Thrift Store Find
- Get the Look: Mixing in a little Mid Century Modern
- Designer Dilemma: Upholstered Headboard Fabric
- Wednesday Giveaway: BHG Subscription
- Opal Talk: Old or New?
- A Starting Point
- COUPON CODE EXTRAVAGANZA!
- A Special Gift
- Wednesday Giveaway: Blackwell Studio
- Opal Tip: The Trick of Texture
- THE HGTV DREAM HOME
- Wednesday Giveaway: Designer Pillow Cover
- How To: Create a Simple Floral
- Our goals for 2011
- December
- 2010
- December
- Our 5 Favorite Posts of the Year
- Greeting Card Fun
- Just a Little Design Inspiration...
- The Most Wonderful Gifts...
- Happy Holidays!
- Opal Loves: A Beautiful Office
- Opal Loves: FREE Holiday Tunes
- Opal Loves: Free Holiday Downloads!
- A special Christmas Garland and Mantel
- Holiday Table Settings
- Wednesday Giveaway: Live From Brooklyn
- Time For Wrapping the Gifts!
- Client Update: A Sneak Peek
- Trimming the Burning Bush (Tree)
- Opal Loves: Antique Stores
- Wednesday Giveaway: Shop Ten 25
- Tree Trimming Fun
- A Festive Centerpiece
- A Burlap Christmas
- Opal Loves: A Fresh Christmas Wreath
- November
- Wednesday Giveaway: Pink Snail Stationary
- Holiday Centerpieces
- Opal Tip: Making a Garland
- Opal Tip: Trimming the Tree
- The Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Upholstery
- opal loves: a lovely christmas
- Non-Themed Nurseries Part II
- Non-Themed Nurseries & Kid's Rooms
- Wednesday Giveaway: Sugar Fresh Print
- The Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Flooring
- Client Update: A work in Progress
- How to: Upholster an Ottoman
- Get the Look: Gold Frames
- The Wall Gallery Complete...Almost
- Wednesday Giveaway: She's So Crafty
- The Biggest Bang for Your Buck: FinishWork
- House Beautiful 101 Party Do's & Don'ts
- November Sponsor Shout Out
- The beginnings of a gallery wall
- Wednesday Giveaway: Paper Dolls, It's a Wrap!
- The Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Lighting
- Opal Loves: Upholstered Headboards
- October
- Designer Dilemma: What finish to choose!
- Opal Tip: Painting Tips
- Wednesday Giveaway: Mai Autumn Print
- Opal Portfolio: The DIY Dish Studio
- Accessories with Meaning
- The Big Picture: Bauman Residence
- Opal Loves: You've Been Framed!
- Wednesday Giveaway: Fancy Prints Unique Art
- The Green Scene: Etsy
- Guest Post: Turn on the Bulbs By Jake Young
- October Sponsor Shout Out
- A little Apartment, A lot of Color
- Wednesday Giveaway: Note Trunk Customized Address Stamp
- Hotel Inspiration: The Oyster Box
- Design Details: Barstools
- Designer Dilemma: Too many great options!
- Inspiration Abroad: Watson Kennedy in Seattle
- Wednesday Giveaway: Merry Blues Art
- Classy Fall Decor
- Opal Tip: 4 Easy Ways to Make a Small Space Feel Larger
- September
- Opal Talk: Design Books
- Design Details: Slipper Chairs
- Wednesday Giveaway: A Year Subscription to Better Homes & Gardens
- Opal goes to Touchpoint
- How To: Identify Quality Furniture at a Thrift Store
- Opal Tip: To Match or Not to Match (Part 2)
- Travel Abroad: Orcas Island
- Wednesday Giveaway: Groovy Inclinations Print
- How To: Make Sand Dollar Shadow Boxes
- Opal Loves: Alarm Clocks
- The Color: Hip N Cozy
- The Green Scene: Slow Home Movement
- Wednesday Giveaway: Plush Studio
- Get The Look: Painted Furniture
- 3 Decorating mistakes you don't want to make
- 7 charming accessories that are wallet friendly
- ONE ARTFUL, INDUSTRIAL, CHIC WEDDING
- Wednesday Giveaway: Painting the Air Cake Plate
- 3 Design Trends that have emerged from the recession
- A Shout out to our Sponsors!!!
- Opal Portfolio: A Bedroom Makeover
- August
- Wednesday Giveaway: Snuggle up with a Bed Bugg!
- test
- Opal Tip: Outdoor Table Setting
- The Plan: Tomkinson Residence
- ORGANIZING ALL THOSE DVD'S
- Wednesday Giveaway: BBQ Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Inspiration Abroad: Newport Beach
- The DIY Dish: Studio Redesign
- Opal Tip: A Welcoming Front Porch
- How to: Make a framed bulletin board
- Wednesday Giveaway: A fresh ironing board cover
- OPAL TIP: OUTDOOR PARTY LIGHTING
- A Kitchen island alternative
- Opal Tip: Rug Love
- A DAY AT THE THRIFT STORE
- Wednesday Giveaway: Floral in A Glass
- Wednesday Giveaway: Wine Glass Floral
- Opal Tip: The Perfect Size for a Rug
- The Power of Gray
- The Story of an Old Chest
- Wednesday Giveaway: Summer Napkins and Placemats
- How to: Refinish a metal patio set
- a glamorous greenhouse, who knew?
- July
- Design Around the Web
- get the look: Bamboo Furniture
- Wednesday Giveaway: Hammered Silver Tray
- The Green Scene: Reclaimed Wood
- More than just a Pantry
- The Big Picture: Olsen Residence
- Pretty in Pink
- Wednesday Giveaway: Porcelain Leaf Bowl
- Opal Loves: Trash Day!
- How to: Spruce up an old Coffee Table
- To match or not to match...
- Why Opal Never Shouts
- December
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