Carrie Olney

Designed to be beautiful, Intended to be functional As I worked though chores this weekend I noticed our dog beds would soon need to be replaced. After searching though stores and finding nothing that really suited my spaces I decided to check back later. Instead, I realized a dog bed wasn't much different from a throw pillow cover and could be designed to coordinate with my space. I knew it needed to be something special and added a few extras to ensure our fur babies could enjoy the...

Most people think a beautifully styled sofa requires a decorator, a big budget, or a very patient partner willing to move pillows around for an hour. It doesn't. It requires three rules and the courage to try something different. Rule One: Always Use Odd Numbers Designers have known this forever — odd numbers feel natural, even numbers feel stiff. On a standard sofa, try three pillows. On a sectional, try five. On a chair, try one or three. Your eye reads odd groupings as intentional and...