Five Fashion Forward & Frugal Finds
While the words ‘fashion forward’ and ‘frugal’ aren’t typically seen side by side, Mohawk Home and Overstock.com are proving it is possible to have your cake and eat it too… at least in terms of home decor! As flooring accounts for roughly 30% of a room’s color, you can make a serious style statement in …
Color Showcase – Blushing Hues
Pinterest is awash in shades of blush this month! Ever since Pantone announced Rose Quartz as one of their Colors of the Year for 2016 designers have been anxious to show this color put to use in interiors. Refinery29 Blush pink can read as “little girl” sometimes, but when you inject it into sophisticated spaces, …
Double Duty Rooms
If you live in a small space, you know that sometimes rooms have to pull double duty, or serve two functions. Whether it’s utilizing an unused space in a larger room or converting a closet into an office or craft area, having a room serve two purposes can improve the function of your home. Here are some …
“Lighten Up” – Tricks for Airy Spaces & No-Fail Neutral Colors
In the winter, we tend to hibernate. We burrow under thick blankets and wear heavy sweaters. But what if, instead, we “lighten up” for the new year? What if we went for light and airy, instead of dark and heavy? Here are my tricks for making any space feel light, airy and inviting: 1. Use white and neutral …
Cozy Winter Spaces
The holiday decor is packed away, most of us are experiencing cold weather now, and winter is in full swing. It’s time to “cozy up” your spaces to help you and your family through the winter chill! My favorite winter decor embraces three key elements no matter which room in your home you’re working on. …
Easiest DIY Ever: Book Tree
This year I wanted something a little different and fun for my Christmas mantel, and — of course — I planned to DIY that special something. Until I came down with the flu. And I watched days tick off my calendar with no mantel decoration, no gift-wrapping, no anything to move along my holiday preparation. …
Last-minute Holiday Decorating on a Dime
Are you a little (or a lot) behind on your holiday decorating this year? No funds left for the festive frill? We feel you! We’re often so consumed with Thanksgiving travel plans, holiday baking marathons and checking our shopping lists (twice… naturally), that all of a sudden it’s Christmas Eve and not a decoration is …
Twists on Holiday Traditions
Tired of the same old holiday decorations? Bored with your usual Christmas dinner? Want to try something new? Today, I’m sharing some cool twists on holiday traditions! Let’s start with the Christmas tree. I love this wrapping paper roll tree from A Little Tipsy: How about a vintage ladder for a tree? Kelly at Eclectically Vintage made this one, …
Affordable Personalized Gift Ideas at Target
Stumped while searching for a thoughtful (yet budget friendly) buy for last minute gifts? No time or patience to fight the crowds at the mall? No need to stress; we have the solution! We fell in love with these Etsy-esque monogram mats our design team created for Target’s Threshold brand and thankfully they’ve arrived just in …
Cozy Spaces to Keep You Warm
Is it getting colder where you live? Here in the South, it’s been unseasonably warm, but cold weather is on its way! Here are some ways to create cozy spaces to keep you warm when Old Man Winter comes calling. When the temperature drops, I want to pile on blankets and quilts – whether in …