Five Tips to a More Efficient, Organized, and Pleasant Kitchen
To me, an organized kitchen is a pleasant kitchen! But getting organized is no small feat. When we moved last year, we went from a huge kitchen to the smaller kitchen pictured above. I love our kitchen – even if it is smaller – but having a smaller kitchen means I have to be …
Decorating with Khakis
When I say “khakis,” you probably think of pants or a certain “Jake” from a certain insurance company. But khakis are used in all styles of home decor. For this Color Showcase, I’ll show you how to use khakis in different ways in your home decor. In a Neutral Palette Khaki is a great base …
Rethinking Pastels in Home Decor
Pastel colors are making a comeback in home decor. I know – when I say pastels, it’s easy to think of the saccharine colors of the 1980s. The more modern version, though, is softer and used more as an accent color. Rethink using pastels in home decor – here’s how! Farmhouse kitchens are in style …
Cute Ways to Personalize Kids’ Stuff
It’s back-to-school time, which means writing my kids’ names on everything they own! Sure, I could just grab a permanent marker and get it done, but I’d rather do something more. Here are some cute ways to personalize kids’ stuff – and all are easy and totally customizable! How cute is this pen and pencil …
My Favorite Yard Sale Tips
As the weather here is cooling off and people are cleaning out their homes to get ready for back-to-school time, yard sales are popping up everywhere! You can find some great treasures at yard sales – whether in their original state or as pieces to makeover. Here are my favorite tips for shopping at yard …
How to Get the Look: Industrial Chic
I love industrial style and design. Basically, “industrial” style or design means mixing woods, which are usually stained or aged, with metals and neutral colors. Industrial style was born of – you guessed it – industry! It reflects the metals of gears and factories and the wood of old doors and walls. The patinas in …
Designing for Both Sexes
Remember that show “Designing for the Sexes”? Every week, the host would talk to a couple who was stuck in a decorating dilemma. The woman wanted one thing; the man wanted another. By the end of the episode, he had a design that both could love. So, how did he do that? How can you …
Farmhouse Style: How to Get the Look
Farmhouse style is popular in home decor right now. Its simplicity and mix of textures and materials is appealing, even if you don’t live on a farm. Want to incorporate farmhouse style in your home? Here’s how to get the look: For a farmhouse look, combine neutral colors with wood and metal. In …
Home Projects in Thirty Minutes or Less
Home projects can seem daunting. The bigger the project, the more time you know it will take. But if you have thirty minutes, you can improve your home! Here are five home projects that you can complete in thirty minutes or less – instant (almost) gratification! 1. Make custom curtains. No, I’m not kidding. You …
Bringing the Beach to You: Ocean-Inspired Decor
Every summer, my family heads to the beach. We usually go the first week after school is out and it’s the best way to decompress from a busy school year. But this year we didn’t go, and I’m really missing the beach. I love its colors, its smell, the sand … all of its beauty. …