23 Ideabooks by Denise Grayson

Once the first sign of spring hits, I scramble to find a spot in the sun to relax. Any awkward place that gets direct sunlight becomes prime real estate, and that's why you see folding chairs in funny places around the neighborhood. Many homes have outdoor...

Every summer, I realize that I'm missing a few items that would make patio entertaining that much nicer. One major thing is lighting — good thing it doesn't get dark until well past 10 p.m. in the summer in England! The products in this ideabook can...

Pastels are making a huge splash in everything from fashion to home decor this spring. The sorbet shades go far in brightening up a room. Plus, they are very versatile and look great mixed with other pastels, as well as brights and straight neutrals like...

It's been impossible not to notice fashion's biggest names getting in on the housewares market these past several years and taking advantage of our increasing interest in making our homes as fashionable as our wardrobes. While some products could be attributed...

Clutter seems to be the bane of my existence, but whenever my husband asks if I want him to order some of those big plastic storage bins, I shudder and shake my head. Luckily, there are fantastic products to help organize those bits that just can't seem...

The minimalist approach to furniture and decor is one I come back to time and time again. Whether or not you actually intend to live with the concept, I think most of us are drawn to the clean lines and quiet yet strong presence that minimalist pieces...

There's something so comforting about paper; no matter how advanced we become with our techno-fabrics or "smart" furniture integrated with all our gadgets, we will always come back to it. I love the tactile nature of paper and its endless possibilities...

One day I was sitting in my living room looking around at the decor that I've built up since it was just an empty box three years ago. I'm happy with what I've created: a warm space with everything I love in color, texture and style that energizes me...

I seem to have a natural tendency to paint and then fill a space with furniture before considering all of the wonderful options those four walls have to create a big impact in a space. So how about the walls, and maybe even the doors, as a starting point?...

Is there anything as uplifting and joyful as a flower? Such simple yet powerful things they are. A fresh bouquet adds instant sunshine, color and texture to your space, and they can be wonderful for creating drama (Black Baccara roses, for example). However,...

The Diamond Jubilee, and now the 2012 Olympics in London, have seen the nation plastered in Union Jacks, and even some lands outside of Old Blighty get in on the festivities. The goings on in Britain do not go unnoticed across the pond; the UK sets fashion...

Spring is the time for eating outdoors in the fresh air. The most romantic adventure being the picnic in the park or an enchanted woodland clearing. It can be as lovely or indulgent as what you might do at home, thanks to a seemingly endless range of...

I sipped not a single cup of tea before moving to England from Canada nearly seven years ago — I simply didn't like the taste. And for the first 30-plus years of my life that wasn't a problem. But once in the land where taking tea is as vital to...

It's no secret that there's a color explosion happening at the moment in kitchen products. It started out timidly some years back with non-traditional hues offered in limited editions to test the waters, and when we responded by eagerly snatching them...

In a nutshell, fantasy furniture is really anything that makes you stop and say, "Wow!" It can be an unusual, larger-than-life, surreal, ridiculously luxurious piece or maybe just something you look at (a throne, for example) and wonder what kind of life...