Design & Style

5 Easy Ways to Brighten Your Home

If you have been feeling bored with your home furnishings recently, have no fear! There are many different (and easy) ways to brighten up your home at a very low cost. Often times by changing around one simple thing can usually make all the difference. With the summer season underway, there is no better time …

Ooh La La: The Parisian Bath

Bonjour! When I think of Paris style, I think of elegance. That elegance can take two forms: an elegant simplicity, like in this bath: Or elegant glamour, like in this one: So how can you create a Parisian retreat in your own bath? A clawfoot tub is classic Parisian style. Whether simply finished in all …

Window Treatments to Inspire

Window treatments always seem to be one of the final touches when I decorate a room.  They are a pivotal element that can pull a room together and make it feel complete.  Some windows might not need any treatments at all, like my kitchen bay window that overlooks a forested area.  But most rooms will …

Lamps for Every Personality + DIY Tutorial

Lamps, to me, are like jewelry in decor. They sparkle and add the finishing touches to the room. There are lamps for every design style…and, if you can’t find one you like, I’ll show you how to make your own! First, let’s explore the different styles. There are traditional lamps. These usually come with drum …

Pretty Pastels

Nope, it’s not the ’80s: pastels are back in fashion and decor in a big way in 2014!     Pastels in 2014 look best with lots of crisp whites…     Or paired with more funky graphic prints to soften the sweetness.   If you weren’t feeling the neon trend — or even if …

Maximize Your Small Garden Space

Garden season is in full swing at last!  I always admire a large lush garden, but the reality is that time and space often don’t allow for that.   In fact, compact gardens can be just as enjoyable as sprawling beds of flowers, shrubs, and vegetables, while having the benefit of being easier to maintain.  All …

Easter Table Settings

With Easter right around the corner, these beautifully simple Easter table settings will help you to not only create the perfect table for your family and guests, but will be sure to inspire a love for the perfect spring table beyond the Easter holiday.   Simple and Rustic Egg Table Setting Grab your favorite mason …

DIY Ideas for an Eclectic Nursery

For my fourth and final nursery I wanted it to be something unique, something special, but more than just a store-bought theme. I desired a personal touch based on my emotions, feelings and the items that I gravitated towards during my pregnancy. Which is likely why it took me so long to finally complete the …

Braving Bold Florals

Nothing is more unabashedly “SPRING!” than bold, unapologetic florals, and they are back in a major way.   Whether you bring the flowers in a loud shout with wallpaper, or start small with a statement piece like this stunning chair… Or maybe a fun floral area rug… Whether you layer different floral patterns together… Or …

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