Coffee Tables to Revamp Your Living Room
Changing just one piece in a room can change the look of the entire room – especially when that piece is as central – literally – to that room as a coffee table. The coffee table is where we put our feet and our drinks. We use it to store books and movies …
Natural, DIY Scents
Regardless of the season, having a fresh and vibrant smelling home is important to me. It changes up the feel of any room, don’t you agree? Scented candles are great, but I tend to go for less fabricated smells; and by using items already around the house, I can save a few $$. Here are …
Cozy Throws for Your Home
Here’s the deal at our house: My husband is always warm and likes to keep the house cooler. I am always cold and usually have on a sweatshirt and socks when indoors, even in the heat of summer. Is this the case at your house, too? What’s the solution? I stash cozy throws all over …
Showcasing Your Child’s Artwork
Back to school and the flood of papers and art projects has already begun! Your child will be bringing home some masterpieces this year and it’s time to rethink using the refrigerator as your only means of display. Creating a gallery space for your little Picasso’s works can be quite simple. Start by choosing a …
Five Ways to Update Your Outdoor Space
I am ready for fall – cooler temperatures, less humidity, and crisp breezes. To get ready for fall, I want to spruce up my porch, so that I can enjoy the fall temperatures. Here are five easy and inexpensive ways to update your outdoor space. 1. Pillows New outdoor pillows add pops of color to an …
How to Reupholster Parsons Chairs
I’ve had these dining room chairs for ages. But I wanted my dining room to be more gray than brown. I didn’t have money in the budget for new chairs, so I decided to recover them. I couldn’t believe how easy it was! In an afternoon, my chairs went from brown paisley, above, …
Back-to-School Rugs!
It’s the start of a brand new school year and that only means one thing: It’s time to recreate your classroom with a splash of bright and vibrant colors! Although there are many things you can do to redesign your classroom, the addition of a new rug can be a centerpiece that can change the …
Modern Mirrors: Get the Look
One of my favorite go-to decor pieces when I pull together a room is a good mirror. They allow light to move around a room, visually expand your spaces, and can add some serious style all at once. Traditional mirrors are easy to find and a safe choice when designing rooms in your home. But …
Happy Nat’l Banana Split Day!
If you’ve ever read those National Day calendars, you know that there is literally a “day” for everything. Well, August 25th is National Banana Split Day. You might be thinking to yourself, why would an entire National Day be given to banana splits? With Labor Day and Back to School upon us, I can think …
Lighting for Every Room
One of the most important considerations when creating a functional comfortable space is lighting. Lighting not only illuminates our space for functional purposes, it can also set the tone for the feel of a space. If I were to give only one piece of advice when considering your lighting it would be this: use layers. …