Category Archives: San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources

Posts that the San Francisco Chronicle and eHow uses as either references or resources for their articles. The link to Home Depot’s use of my article on lamps that was put on their Pinterest page. The links are located at the beginning of the comments, that follow the posts.

BuzzFeed included one of my Interior Decorating Illustrations in their post titled “21 Little Changes That’ll Make Your Space So Much Homier”.

Posted on August 2, 2017 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

Over the years online companies like The San Francisco Chronicle (SF Gate), RedBook Magazine (RedBook Mag.com), and eHow have used my different interior decorating and gardening articles, as either references or resources for their online posts. Recently Natalie Brown, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Lighting, San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources | 13 Comments

Arranging Living Room furniture, so Sofas talk to Chairs, like the Pros do

Posted on September 7, 2012 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

When it comes to arranging furniture in a living room, most people really don’t think much about balance and that sofas should talk to chairs. Furniture is placed in the room with no thought about making it easy for seated … Continue reading →

Posted in Arranging Living Room Furniture, Interior Decorating Principles, San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources | 31 Comments

Some ideas about Planting Trees by your House for Curb Appeal

Posted on April 26, 2012 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

When getting ready to purchase a tree(s) to plant on your front lawn, or other parts of your property, the tree’s height, when mature should be taken into consideration. The right sized tree can set off your house and landscape, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushes, Shrubs, Trees, Garden Design Principles, San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources, The Autumn(Fall) Garden, The Spring Garden | 7 Comments

Hanging Pictures over a Sofa

Posted on September 12, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

The number one thing most people do wrong, when hanging pictures over a sofa, is they hang them up too high.

Posted in Hanging Pictures and Mirrors / Arranging Knickknacks and Collectables, Interior Decorating Principles, San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources | 7 Comments

When designing a Shade Garden, think Focal Point, Plant Color, and Shapes of Leaves

Posted on September 4, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

When I think about what goes into making a good shade garden, three things come to mind. #1 a Focal point(s) man-made or natural. #2 Plant Color to add light to the garden. #3 Shapes of Leaves for variety and … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden Design Principles, planting a SHADE GARDEN, San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources, The Autumn(Fall) Garden, The Spring Garden, The Summer Garden | 2 Comments

Picking and Hanging the RIGHT size Picture or Mirror over your Fireplace

Posted on June 23, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

When it comes to picking the RIGHT sized painting, picture, relief sculpture, mirror, etc. for over your fireplace there are four possible width options for you to choose. Those options relate to the Natural Lines in an Environment. Natural lines … Continue reading →

Posted in Hanging Pictures and Mirrors / Arranging Knickknacks and Collectables, Interior Decorating Principles, San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources | 11 Comments

The Right height of a Table Lamp for your End Table.

Posted on May 19, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

There is a similarity between the height of a floor lamp, and an end table with a lamp on it. Floor lamps, measured from bottom of base, to top of finial, if they have one, are usually 58 to 64 … Continue reading →

Posted in Interior Decorating Principles, Lighting, San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources | 72 Comments

The Right Way to hang Curtains and Drapes.

Posted on May 3, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

When a person goes to hang a pair of curtains or drapes, they will most likely attach a bracket to the outside edge of the molding that frames the window, attach the rod, hang the curtains or drapes, and call … Continue reading →

Posted in Hanging Curtains and Drapes, Interior Decorating Principles, San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources | 165 Comments

Paint a room a dark color, then add light accents.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

Do you love the colors dark bottle green, deep red, sapphire blue, amethyst purple, chocolate-brown, and maybe even black? Are you one of those people who admires dark rooms in magazines, but wonders if it would work in your house? … Continue reading →

Posted in Interior Decorating Principles, Picking Paint Colors Interior / Exterior / Front Door / Roof, San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources | 10 Comments

Pick (Use) four colors when decorating a room.

Posted on March 7, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

“Four colors and the flow.” When decorating a room, using four colors is an ideal. There should be one Predominant color: color that you see first, and is used most in the room. One Subordinate color: second most used color … Continue reading →

Posted in Interior Decorating Principles, Picking Paint Colors Interior / Exterior / Front Door / Roof, San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources | 18 Comments