Transforming Spaces: The Dining Room

Last year, my husband and I purchased and began renovating our house. There was so much we loved when we first saw the house: it sat atop a hill, had beautiful views, was

Facades of Europe

Greece

Natural Elements

Bring the Outside In – Natural Elements Found In Your Own Backyard

Finding natural elements to decorate your home is one of the most rewarding ways to make your home beautiful. Some natural elements are easily found in a park, on a nature hike, or

Creating a Vignette

To me, a vignette is a grouping of items that create a beautiful composition together. A single room could have several vignettes: on the walls, in corners, on tables, on mantles,

Home is Where the Hearth Is

When designing a mantle, I think of it as a small stage. A mantle sits up high, displays a collection of beloved items, and demands your attention. It is the focal point of any living

Welcome to Nora's Nest!

Hi, I'm Nora. Welcome to Nora's Nest!

Since I can remember, I have loved all things home decor and design. When I was a young girl growing up in Texas, I would steal my mother's home decor catalogs and stay up all night circling the items that I longed to collect for my future home. In 2012, I purchased and began renovating my first home in Los Angeles with my husband, so my dreams are coming true.

Nora's Nest is a collection of ideas from my home, travels, painting, photography, and all design ideas that inspire me to make the home more beautiful.

I hope you enjoy the blog, and I welcome any questions and inspiration you may have. Thank you for visiting!

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