Weekend Project: Refresh and Revive Your Dining Room
Spring is here! And just like how you put away your heavy sweaters and clothes when the mercury starts to rise, you can lighten and refresh your home as well. I know – you don’t have time to renovate or redecorate. I get that (as a mother, wife, and teacher). But, in just a weekend, …
Fresh Mint
Ahhh Spring! I hope you’ve gotten a taste of fresh air, warmer sunshine and budding blooms where you are, but if not, adding a touch of mint to your home will usher in the feeling of the new season. And bonus: you’ll be right on trend! Mint is coming on strong for Spring 2013, in …
From Runway to Home (Decor)
“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” – Coco Chanel Whether you live for Prada and YSL or you simply keep an eye on the recent trends, there’s no denying that fashion …
Creative, Practical & Reusable Home Office Décor
Have you ever run across a neat little doohickey and thought, “Ah ha, that would be even better as a [fill in the blank]!”? Ditch the same old pencil holder and desktop file stand; here are some of my favorite creative organizational solutions for the office or home to help add a personal touch, show …
Laundry Closets – moving on up!
Over the past few years, I have noticed the spaces allocated to laundry are getting smaller and moving up! Instead of dedicated laundry rooms in basements, many suburban and urban homes feature laundry closets, in upstairs hallways, just off master bedrooms, or bathrooms. Below are some tips to keep in mind when planning to upgrade …
Arghh Matey! It’s a Girl & Boy Pirate Party!
Yo Ho Ho! It’s a Girl & Boy Pirate Party! I love a good DIY birthday party. I’ll take you through every tip and pointer so you can throw a fab party without breaking the bank. Invites There are a lot of designers on Etsy who will create a custom invite for you for a …
How to: Fairytale Baby Girl Nursery
The possibilities when designing a baby girl’s nursery are endless. I knew I wanted the color pink to be present…but not TOO Pink. We also had a strict rule for a “no princess” theme. I have a deep love for books. I wanted to instill that love in our new little bundle. Coupling this love …
DIY Fabric Bunting Banner
A fabric bunting banner can be used in many different ways. It’s a versatile and fun DIY project that will give you more life and use as opposed to a paper bunting banner. I’ve made and seen these for use around the home as decoration (in playrooms, children’s bedrooms, home offices, living rooms, etc.) and …
Easy Ways to Green Your Home
As the years pass, more and more families are becoming more conscience of their surroundings and what their bodies come in contact with – and not just with food. While going green has become a trend (and not a bad trend to follow, if you ask me), it’s also easy, better for the environment and, …
DIY Winter Pinecone Table Setting
I love hosting dinner parties during the cold winter months. There’s something about this time of year – even in Southern California – that makes a cozy dinner party feel that much more special. The Holidays are nice, but I always feel obligated to decorate and prepare the space and the mood with a Holiday …