Homes & Gardens that Use Color
Are you confounded by color? Colors evoke emotions, so it’s natural to want to include them in our homes, but too much can be overwhelming. Here are some homes and gardens that use color, without going overboard. Inside Let’s start small. These spaces have furniture painted bright colors. For example, this daybed: I made a …
Color Showcase: Decorating with Aqua
Aqua is a popular color in home decor. It’s such a versatile color, because it can lean more to green or more to blue; it can be bold or it can be subtle and soft. Here are some examples of decorating with aqua, one of my favorite colors. I love how Primitive and Proper used …
Creating a Cozy Bedroom
Old Man Winter has overstayed his welcome this year. With the weather so cold (even in Georgia!), I just want to curl up under a blanket and hibernate. That feeling got me thinking about how to create a cozy bedroom. Include these elements in your bedroom to create a comfortable, warm space and send Old …
Twist on Tradition: Reinventing Traditional Pieces
Recently, I helped move my mother from the home we grew up in to a smaller home. In the downsizing, she offered me some of her furniture; however, the traditional style didn’t really mesh with my more modern, eclectic home. Once I got back home, I did some research. Here are some great examples of …
Small Spaces: Homes That Do More with Less
You can live large in a small space. Tiny homes are a hot trend now, and many feel that it’s better to “do more with less” when it comes to home and home decor. But living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to skimp on style or storage. Here are some examples of doing …
Color Trends: Glacier Gray
Pantone’s Color Report for Spring 2015 is clearly inspired by nature. The colors include warm, bright colors paired with cool neutrals, like Glacier Gray. Cool grays like this have become popular as a neutral in home design, replacing beige or brown tones. Here are some ways you can incorporate cool grays, like Glacier Gray, into your home. …
Game Day Party Ideas
The Big Game is this weekend! Whether you’re having a party or just a family dinner, whether you’re a Seahawk or Patriot (or you’re just in it for the commercials!), here are some yummy, easy-to-make recipes for the Big Game. Appetizers Vivienne at The V Spot Blog claims this is the best dip ever. I believe her! I …
Five Kitchen Tools I Can’t Live Without
I love to cook. My mother once said that, to be a good cook, you need two things: (1) good recipes and (2) good kitchen tools. Today, I’m tackling the latter of the two: here are five kitchen tools I can’t live without. 1. My Slow Cooker I think my #1 go-to kitchen gadget (other …
How to Be Clutter-Free in 2015
Is one of your new year’s resolutions to get organized? I’ve been cleaning out the clutter in our house and it’s amazing how much better I feel when the clutter is gone. Here are my tips for how to be clutter-free in 2015! 1. Don’t Let Papers Pile Up. I’m a pile person. What I …
Refresh Your Space for Less
Happy New Year, everyone! Now that it’s a new year, you might be thinking about how to refresh the spaces in your home. Here are some ideas for how to refresh your space for less. You don’t have to spend a fortune to give a room a new look! Living Room/Family Room The easiest way to …