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 …
Children’s Play Room Overhaul with Mohawk Home
We are in the process of doing some updates at our church, which was originally established in 1835 but destroyed by a fire in 1955. The church was rebuilt and held services within a year of the fire. Fast forward to today, and we are in need of some dire decor updates. We have added air …
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 …