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 …
Save Your Rugs from Holiday Stains
Whether you hosted a holiday get-together with your whole neighborhood, or simply prepared Christmas Dinner for your family, one thing is for sure… inevitably, things get messy. While accidents are a reality of hosting, the aftermath of Uncle Ralph’s fourth glass of red wine or the ‘artwork’ from your child’s chocolate pudding fingers on your …
Get Creative with Your Thank Yous
Happy Holidays! All the packages have been unwrapped, gifts are being enjoyed and now it is time to think about all those thank you notes. I used to dread the task of thank you note writing as a child! But as I’ve gotten older I can appreciate the art of a handwritten note. So why …
DIY Burlap Wreath
Take one look at the blogosphere lately and one thing is for sure… burlap is having a moment! The fiber, which is derived from the jute plant, is traditionally known for its strength and durability. Historically, common uses for burlap included sandbags, concrete sacks and even at one point, protective clothing for German soldiers, hence …
New Christmas Traditions
This is our first Christmas in the new-to-us house, so we’re thinking about new Christmas traditions here. For one thing, now we have a formal living room and family room to decorate. So, while the tree is in the family room, I got to add some personal favorite Christmas touches to our living room. Something new I’ve …
A Simply Set Table with Wintergreen Elegance
Looking for a simple way to spice up your décor for the holiday season? Our design team is at it again with a brilliant and simple way to create a gorgeous dining room to serve as the backdrop for your festivities all season long. Step 1: Choose a theme Our inspiration for this design comes …
Splurge-worthy Items for Your Home
We spend a lot of time online talking about how to save money when decorating our homes. There are hundreds of blogs about how to DIY expensive looks or find the same look for less, right? But I believe there are certain aspects of home decor that it’s okay to splurge on… after all, our …
Add an Accent Wall to Your Home
Want to create a big design impact without redoing an entire room? Try adding an accent wall to your home. There are several ways to create an accent wall: using paint, wood, wallpaper, art, or even a Sharpie! Here are some ideas for accent walls for your home: Paint Perhaps the easiest way to create …
Creating a Harvest Romance Tablescape
Creating a warm friendly holiday table can be very simple and can transform the mood of your dining experience in a very positive way. The romance tablescape creates just this and more. This room has a rustic feel so by adding these Faux cotton branches and pumpkins it really pulled in the “earthy feel.” These …
DIY Your Thanksgiving Table Settings
I love the colors of fall – the reds, oranges, and yellows of the leaves, the deep greens and earth tones of pumpkins and gourds. Sure, you can go out and buy decorations for your Thanksgiving table, but why not DIY them instead? A trip outside or to the grocery store will yield some great elements for …