Design & Style

Not Your Grandmother’s Floral Decor

This is the time of year you see them everywhere — fashion, paper goods, home decor.  Fresh florals are everywhere you look but how do you incorporate them into your decor without it looking stuffy?   Let’s take a peek at some fresh approaches to florals in decor. Wallpaper is making a comeback.  And these fresh …

Four Home Decorating Trends for Spring

1. Pastels with Edge Sorry, Steel Magnolias fans, but “blush” and “bashful” are getting a vibrant new edge in 2015! Pairing soft babydoll hues with bright pops of color will result in creating real wow-factor and freshness to your home. Add tiny touches of neon or bright décor for an even more modern look. We …

Get Your Porch Spring Ready!

Judging by the rejuvenating return of sunshine, cheerful chirps of birds and fragrant floral scents floating in the air, we’d say it’s safe to say spring is officially in full swing!  And we’d be willing to bet that (aside from any potential pollen induced buzz kills) you’re about as stoked as we are that spring …

Decorate with Plaid (It’s Not Just for Winter!)

Happy National Tartan Day!! When I think of plaid, I always think of fall and holiday — cozy wool throws and pillows in dark paneled rooms by the fire.  But these days there are light and refreshing plaids in home decor that defy that stereotype.  Who knew? I love all the fresh plaids I see …

Top Picks for Easter Entertainment

Dying eggs is one of my family’s favorite Easter time traditions! We can hardly wait to see the finished product after dipping, striping and sometimes even sprinkling them with glitter. (Oh my!)  In addition to participating in this long-standing tradition, my daughter and I have caught a case of spring fever and are excited to …

Outdoor Style

It’s finally spring! Time to break out of our winter hibernation and get outside! Want to give your outdoor space some style? Here are some ideas and why they work. I love this back porch from Refresh Restyle. Why does it work? Bright colors – I love bright colors that complement – not overtake – the outdoor …

Five Ways to Welcome Spring!

We’ve had a handful of balmy days here in Georgia, and I’m now officially longing for the warmer days to come and stay.  Spring is a great time to hit the reset button around your home; so let’s embrace the first day of spring with some “to do’s”! source 1.  Take it outside.  Even if …

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 …

How to DIY Decorative Antlers

Antlers are everywhere! But really, how much do you want to invest in such a trendy item? In three years are you still going to want a giant white ceramic moose head or rhino on your wall? Probably not! So what do you do? If you try to copy the ceramic or metal antlers you …

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 …

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