Extending Our Living Space Outdoors
I’m outdoorsy…in the fact that I like to sit outside and eat, read, watch my kids play, or drink wine. When the weather is nice, I almost can’t bear to stay inside. I wanted a nice bug free area to eat meals and visit with friends. So the first thing we did when we moved …
Four Things to Remember for Celebrating the Fourth
It’s almost upon us! That mid-summer holiday we love to celebrate with family and friends — the Fourth of July. To keep your entertaining simple and enjoyable, here are four things to think about as you plan your celebration. 1. Festive decorations. These are simple ways to up the festive factor for your gathering. Notice …
Weekend Project: Succulent Dish Gardening
Noticed lately all the impossibly gorgeous pics of succulents and cactus gardens and terrariums popping up in DIY blogs and home décor magazines? I certainly did and was intrigued by the idea of a DIY “gardening” project that called for little to no gardening skills or knowledge. Sure, you can find ready-made ones at your …
Flea Market Finds & Style
One of my favorite things to do is prowl around a flea market or antique mall. You never know what treasures you might come across! I consider it a “green” way to shop and decorate my home by keeping items out of our landfills. And there is the financial savings you gain by scoring great …
Weekend Project: Quick Decor Ideas
Want to change the look of your home, but don’t have time for a major redecoration project? No problem! Check out these great ideas for quick decor changes. 1. Create a Gallery Wall. An easy way to change wall decor is to create a gallery wall. You can do this with any frames and photographs, …
Red, White and Beautiful: Flag Day-inspired Decor
This week we commemorate that star-spangled banner that waves proudly outside of schools, buildings and down-home front porches from one coast to the next. It’s Flag Day (tomorrow)! Source: Design by Artistic Designs for Living If you’re looking to bring a bit of patriotic flair to your abode, it’s time for a little red, white …
The Perfect Father’s Day Gift
The Perfect Father’s Day Gift I’ve never had an issue finding dad’s sweet spot when it comes to the perfect Father’s Day gift. The man is always in the process of restoring a vintage muscle car or another, and he delights in gifts that justify his need for speed. So needless to say, dad has …
Grey: The New Neutral
There was a time in my home decorating journey (and it IS a journey) that I embraced bold colors on walls and on furniture. Over the past few years, my taste for that has waned, in favor of soft neutral backgrounds with punches of color coming in my accessories (did you catch my recent guest …
DIY Traditional Decor Doesn’t Have to be Predictable
When I was a newlywed, my decorating style was super traditional. I insisted that our first home have a formal dining room so I could throw lavish dinner parties with all of my new serving ware that rolled in from my wedding registry. I had inherited my grandmother’s dining chairs and her china, so all …
Create Outdoor Bliss in 3 steps!
It’s getting warmer outside and you know what that means! Extend your living space outdoors. Eat outside, read outside, relax outside, play outside…just get outside! Creating an inviting outdoor space is easy. Follow these 3 steps and you’ll never want to go inside again! Step 1. Find affordable durable outdoor seating. Whether you want your …