Deciphering the Bath Rug
Today’s bath rugs and mats present a whole world of options. With so many to consider, understanding which type will best fit your needs can be confusing. Here are a few tips for you to better clarify what rug will best work for your home. HANDMADE RUGS: These are high end rugs made individually (usually …
How to be an organized mom
Organization is a key element in parenting. Without it, bills will go unpaid, events will be forgotten, schedules will go out the window and your time is not spent to its maximum potential. But getting – and staying – organized is not an easy task, especially when children are involved. These tips will help you …
Finding Rug Love When You Least Expect It
Finding the perfect rug for a space can take time and admittedly, a bit of trial and error even for the best designers. If you have a blank canvas of a room, a beautiful rug can be a great starting point that serves as a foundation for the rest of the furnishings and accent pieces. …
DIY: Painting Wall Stripes the Fast Way — Time-saving Tips From a Lazy Girl !
Do you have a very vanilla room in your home that’s painted a boring builder’s beige and you’d like to add a little something extra? Or maybe it is painted a bold color and you’d like to turn down the volume a little? If so, this post is for you! When I moved into my …
My Favorite Modern Outdoor Room
Recently, I was fortunate to join a small and exclusive group of design bloggers, interior designers, and interior decorators, representing 28 states and 4 countries, for Blogfest 2012, a design event hosted by Kravet Fabrics. As part of the event, we were able to see two fabulous showhouses, which have both recently opened in New …
Need to update a small kitchen before selling? Spend wisely…
So you need your dated kitchen in tip top shape in order to sell your home, but you find yourself short of the typical $30-40K for a full upgrade. What to do? As a home stager, my experience has shown three key areas of the kitchen that are important to home buyers – appliances, counter …
DIY: Summertime Patio Lantern Hanger
Spring and summer’s perfect weather brings with it many opportunities to enjoy our outdoor living area. This is the story of how an antiquing trip led to the creation of an amazing lantern hanger to cozy up my patio. During a weekend trip to one of my favorite nurseries, Petals from the Past in Jemison, …
Outdoor Rugs Make Springtime Cozy
As spring quickly approaches, I’m getting excited about more daylight hours and spending time outdoors. My favorite place at my home is the pergola space in my backyard. I love entertaining, chilling out in my backyard with friends, or just relaxing with a good book. I love the Terrace collection of outdoor rugs we make …