There are no more white linen sofas in my house. We have a rule here: Anything below 36 inches has to be brown or black - the color of chocolate or peanut butter! Candice Olson blackbrownbutter Change image and share on social
I simply adore getting dressed up for a special occasion. I feel incredible stepping out in luxurious fabrics and a bit of bling. That's also how I feel about special-occasion dining rooms. Because these aren't everyday spaces, they contain all sorts of drama for that once-in-a-while 'wow' event. Candice Olson adorebitebling share on social
I credit my mom with inspiring in me a love of design, matched by her creative problem-solving abilities. This is a woman who could find an old, discarded piece of furniture, bring it home and turn it into something fabulous. Candice Olson abilitybringcreative share on social
There are a million studies that say the money you put into a kitchen and bath update you get back. That's one of those places you can't go wrong. It can be as simple as updating counters and a backsplash. Candice Olson backbacksplashbath share on social
It's great to design a beautiful, modern, sleek home like you'd see in a magazine. But if it doesn't suit your lifestyle, it's really wasted. Candice Olson beautifuldesigngreat Change image and share on social
When I'm doing kitchen planning as well as bathroom design, I try to walk through the day with the homeowner. If we're talking about a kitchen, it will be: So, we are walking in with the groceries. When we are taking them out of the car, where will they go? What is the distance to fridge, to pantry? Candice Olson bathroomcarday share on social
I never try to be the poster child for the perfect mother/wife... You prioritize, you do the best you can possibly do, and you don't beat yourself up. Candice Olson beatchildmother Change image and share on social
I sort of went into the TV thing kicking and screaming. Candice Olson kickscreamsort Change image and share on social
Mom raised me all by herself, and although we went through our share of lean years, she always worked hard to make our home warm and welcoming. Candice Olson hardhomelean Change image and share on social
The perfect antidote to dark, cold and creepy is light, warm and cozy. Candice Olson antidotecoldcozy Change image and share on social