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How to hang art on wallpaper

Annie Elliott | July 14, 2024

Thank you for your patience, Gentle Readers! I apologize for the hiatus. Work got a little hectic for a minute ;) A dear friend has moved into a new apartment, and she asked me an excellent question: Can I hang art on wallpaper? If so, how? I haven’t seen the new place (because it’s, um, …

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» Art, Wallpaper
cheetah carpeting with wall mural and white chair

Our 5 favorite interior design moments of 2018

Annie Elliott | January 3, 2019

We were thrilled to work on so many amazing projects in 2018 — and with such fantastic clients! (Seriously: we can’t overstate the importance of that.) But there are a few things we’re especially proud of. Here are 5 decorating highlights from Annie Elliott | bossy color in 2018. 1. The dramatic dining room transformation. You …

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» Dining room
built in bookcases

Top 5 reasons you need an interior designer

Annie Elliott | March 27, 2017

You want your home to reflect YOU, but you don’t know how I bet you’re a pretty amazing person. But being amazing and having your home look amazing require two different skill sets. Sometimes fascinating people have great senses of style; knowledge about the most interesting products on the market; AND the interest, time, and …

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» Living Room + Family Room

19th century farmhouse with a pristine midcentury kitchen

Annie Elliott | October 2, 2013

What do you have when you become engaged, get married, and have a baby in the same year? So many reasons to celebrate, that’s what! A few weeks ago, my friend threw a party for her sister, who had gone through the above-mentioned events in record time. Liza is an unbelievably talented party planner and …

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» Kitchen + bath

Happy summer (and some of bossy color’s favorite blog posts)

Annie Elliott | July 14, 2011

Dear Gentle Readers,

I apologize. I didn't intend to get out of the posting groove, but as you can see, it happened anyway. Rather than continuing to disappoint you every time you rush to your computer in excited anticipation of bossy color blog's next installment (I hope the gentle sarcasm is coming through), I am going to declare, officially, that bossy color blog is on hiatus this summer...

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» Color + paint color, Lighting

You asked…about a safari bedroom, Part 2

Annie Elliott | July 6, 2010

Yesterday, a Gentle Reader asked for our guidance in creating a safari-themed bedroom. After discussing wall colors (orange: no; brown or khaki: yes), today bossy color offers this life-changing advice. WINDOWS A grown-up interpretation of the safari concept includes natural materials. Consider natural woven shades on the windows – the grassier the better. (Sometimes these …

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» Art + accessories, Bedroom

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