A few months ago I had posted a photojeanie blog about a unique and innovated photo collage created for my mother who had celebrated a monumental birthday. Well, my father had one as well – in the same week turning the same age. As much as Daddy enjoys a cup of tea, I couldn’t present him with a visual time capsule set in porcelain. He needed ... read more
Everyone who has a home most likely has a place to store books – whether it is a cabinet, custom built-ins, wall shelves or in my father’s case when he was in college – the refrigerator. The structure that houses one’s library should be organized in a personalized manner as to reflect the style of the homeowner. If placed properly, books can be ... read more
Even at the age of 104, my beloved and logical grandfather, Poppy never looked at photograph without flipping it to the non-image side to search for pertinent information. If the paper side were blank, he would be quick to point out that one should ALWAYS include the name, date and location of said photo. He would then add that one might remember ... read more
As much as I would LOVE to hang sparkly crystal chandeliers from every ceiling fixture available, sometimes a little restrain is required. Whether it’s financially or aesthetically motivated, an empty light socket need not be boring and unadorned. Until recently, I had a lovely Le Klint 172b pendant hanging in the foyer to welcome guests upon ... read more
I like to share, contradictory to what my astrological sign states or anyone’s spoon that might find its way in my ice cream sundae, I really do enjoy exchanging information, ideas and experiences with anyone seeking my expertise. Although it may seem foolhardy to provide detailed instruction how to create the candy coating deliciousness that is ... read more
Having a business called apartmentjeanie, it is safe to assume I am a manic organizer. In fact, I have been guilty of over systemizing, which is really of no help to anyone, but we all have our compulsions. I have been indulging in my aesthetic addiction since early childhood. When I was home sick from school, I would feverishly re-arrange and ... read more
With Thanksgiving a week behind us and New Year's Eve 30 days away, we are in the preliminary phrase of the premier party season. While most of us will be guests in someone's home, some of us will do the entertaining. Creating a festive and comfortable party atmosphere should be the priority of the hostess and this extends beyond the food, ... read more
Everyone LOVES to display photos; unfortunately not everyone does it well. A collection of mismatched frames arranged on every single surface area in one's home doesn't convey the sense of family and friend pride, but someone who isn't capable of editing and maybe a little insecure. Photographs are mini (in most cases) 2 dimensional time ... read more
I have a client who moved into a darling one bedroom apartment dubbed "the club house". Her apartment is chock-a-block full of *interesting* architectural details that create quite the decorating dilemma. Most of these challenges will be documented in forth coming posts - do I know how to tantalize the reader or what? The first room to receive ... read more
Being creative doesn’t always mean being original. It means you are pretty skilled in the art of stealing someone else’s idea and manipulating (rather building, embellishing, re-working – whatever euphemism applies) to suit your own desired effect. In the visual community this is acceptable and expected, in other industries it may get you a trial ... read more
