The Best Backsplash for Your Kitchen
Whether you’ve designed, remodeled, kept your kitchen the same or rent your current home, there’s always a way to brighten up your kitchen with the best backsplash for your space. Most backsplashes are a small space, which make this portion of your kitchen not only one of the more simple changes, but also one that …
Blueberry Breakfast Bread
Hate tossing that last little bit of cereal in the bottom of the bags? You know …when there isn’t enough left for a bowl but too much to trash without feeling slightly guilty? I have a recipe to solve that guilt and use use up of the last of the cereal from the bottom of …
Bring Spring Indoors with Evergreen Houseplants
Anyone else feeling that ache for spring? To remember what grass feels like beneath bare feet? To soak up the sunshine on your face? If it’s still chilly and wintry where you are, try bringing in a few evergreen houseplants to usher in the feeling of spring! Here are a few of my favorite plants …
Train Bedroom for Kids
My four and five-year-old boys share a room – one has a slight obsession with trains, the other is into anything and everything “boy”. Because of their personalities, a train bedroom isn’t a farfetched reality to please them both. But knowing that they grow and change rather quickly, I decided to create a room that …
Decorating on a Budget
Growing up I heard, learned and lived the words: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. When it comes to decorating on a budget, the same word not only apply, they can make decorating affordable and fun. Reduce the amount of clutter Start by cleaning out your space. This gives you a clean palette and a fresh start. …
The Art of Flower Arranging Perfected
Fresh or fake, knowing how to arrange flowers is a skill that can come in handy at a moments notice. From displaying freshly picked flowers from your garden or farmer’s market to decorating for parties or gifting to a loved one, flowers brighten a room and a mood. But did you know that there is …
Chili Chocolate Valentine Truffles
Valentine’s Day is coming up and, even though my kids are 13 now, I still love to make festive treats for them. I saw this recipe at ALittleClaireification.com and just had to try it out for them. The truffle recipe is divided into two parts. 1) chili chocolate ganache 2) coating and decorating of chili chocolate …
Simply Sweet Homemade Valentine’s Day Card
Ever since I was a little girl, Valentine’s Day has always included the giving and receiving of sentimental cards. I remember in primary school we would all make sweet Valentine’s Day cards out of construction paper, glue, crayons, and sometimes glitter (when the teacher was feeling extra brave). After we made the cards, we would …
Fresh Ideas for Small Spaces
In my house, I’ve found that small spaces can either be extremely easy or extremely difficult to “freshen up” with a changing seasons, a change in my mood or out of necessity. In smaller rooms, the large furniture pieces remain a constant (and usually in the same spot), but I don’t let that discourage me …
When Cupid Designs: Valentine’s Color Showcase
Love is in the air and the most romantic of holidays looms near, prompting many to find new ways to incorporate romantic colors in their interiors. Contributing to the perfect storm of pinks and purples, Pantone recently announced 2014’s color of the year to be radiant orchid, a rich berry purple perfect for the season. …