by Deborah Cull | Nov 14, 2015 | create, uncategorized
My sister came home one day with a collection of pressed flowers and asked if I wanted them. Not wanting to turn down anything free that might come in handy, I said yes. When we were completing our living room renovation, I had the idea of turning the pressed...
by Deborah Cull | Nov 12, 2015 | inspire, uncategorized
Matt and I finished the majority of our major renovation work at the end of January. We finished most of our furniture work at the end of March. I posted photos of our house online and the editor of the Naples Florida Weekly asked if she could feature our house in...
by Deborah Cull | Nov 11, 2015 | create, design, uncategorized
One of the most intimidating aspects of our renovation was the initial demolition. We modified our floor plan in only small ways, but we still had to tear out all of the drywall in our kitchen and modify a few of the studs. If you have limited experience...
by Deborah Cull | Nov 10, 2015 | inspire, uncategorized
I was perusing the internet one day and came upon this decidedly amazing fireplace screen. Matt and I were thrilled when we purchased a house with a fireplace (which is difficult to find in Florida and often impractical). Since the weather doesn’t often dip...
by Deborah Cull | Nov 9, 2015 | design, uncategorized
Holistic Design is integral to creating a space that has a cohesive feel. Your dwelling will look more cohesive and feel more comfortable if you consider the overall design aspects before you start construction or before you order all new furniture. When considering...
by Deborah Cull | Jun 9, 2015 | create, design, inspire, thrive, uncategorized
Welcome to The Graceful Dwelling! My husband, Matt, and I have lived through two fairly major renovations and we want to pass on our newfound knowledge so others can learn from our accomplishments and our mistakes. This blog will take you through the three major...
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