Smart Steps for Planning a Baby Nursery
Pregnancy brings a lot of new emotions – mostly good, but some can be bad, too, especially when you find yourself crying over the wrong paint color. With hormones flying all over the place, what you think you like one minute might change in a matter of days… sometimes hours. That’s why I like to …
The Year’s “IT” Color: Emerald
As we begin a new year, I thought we’d chat about fresh color. Did you know that various companies make color predictions every year? And that each company predicts the “IT” color? A few of this year’s “IT” color predictions are: Emerald Green from Pantone Lemon Sorbet from Benjamin Moore Aloe from Sherwin-Williams Re-Blued from …
Trend Watch 2014!
If 2013 taught us anything it’s that our technology landscape has changed the way we predict trends in the fashion and Home Decor segments. Home Decor used to trail fashion trends almost 2 years behind. Now with websites like Pinterest, Wanelo, and Facebook, brands know what consumers are reacting to and can act fast to …
Refresh Your Decor with Scent
With the New Year almost here, are you thinking ‘out with the old and in with the new’? Don’t forget to consider your home in your quest for a fresh start in 2013. Gallons of paint, expensive new furniture, some accents and you’ve successfully redecorated; but what if you can quickly and completely refresh your …
Need a last minute holiday gift? Make it!
This is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year! I love that my little neighborhood is jolly with twinkling lights. I love the empty boxes beckoning from my office corner to become brightly decorated gifts. I even love the holiday music playing non-stop since Thanksgiving. Yes, I’m a Christmas-aholic! Sometimes, rather than plow …
Great gifts ideas for the men on your list…from your local thrift store
I am a big proponent of supporting local small businesses, so I often visit area thrift stores looking to find items to use in upcoming home stagings that add character and life to my projects. On recent thrift store hunts I’ve also stumbled upon some wonderful gift items that can be highly personalized to reflect the personality of …
Add drama to your walls – even as a renter!
I always get questions about how to dress walls from renters, especially when painting is not an option. There are plenty of options — from fabric covered walls to hanging large pieces of art and decorating with stencils — but I was still not satisfied with those options. Since I stage so many homes with …
Easy decor with child’s masterpieces
When you have kids, their artwork becomes prized possessions to them — and you. When you find creative places to display their beautiful masterpieces around the house, you create a warm and inviting environment that the whole family can enjoy. But you don’t have to place paintings and drawings on the wall with tape anymore. …
Inviting Thanksgiving Porches
Many of you will soon be opening your fall homes for loads of entertaining. If you’re like me, the pre-Thanksgiving festivities will start around Halloween and run straight through turkey day. So before the weather turns too chilly, time to focus on your front porch. The simplest and most obvious way to embellish your fall …
DIY-ing Your Rug
When I get a home project idea in my head, I have to find THE perfect items to complete my design. My living room has been a work in progress for some time. (I’ve literally been searching for side tables for years!) But at the present moment, I’m focused on replacing the area rug. My …