Ideas for a Fun and Comfortable Family Room
Our family room is always a hub of activity. We watch TV and movies there, read there, and play games there. So it has to be comfortable. Here are some ideas for a fun and comfortable family room for your home. 1. Create a soft place to land. The family room should be cozy and …
Great ways to use farmers market finds
Just as the world around us has finally thawed out and regained its lively glow of green, so have the harvest hued tables at the local farmers market! From the first breath of spring to crisp autumn nights, farmers markets everywhere are a buzz, serving up fresh, locally grown produce, along with some scrumptious baked …
Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Home
With the weather getting warmer, and spring cleaning done (right?), it’s time to freshen up our home decor! Whether you want to just make things lighter and brighter, or give a room a new look, here are some easy ways to freshen up your home. Paint Paint is one of the easiest and least expensive ways …
Treat Yourself! {8 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas}
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and not only is it a great time to honor your special mother, it’s a wonderful opportunity to treat yourself, too. When I think about what treat yourself means, I think about those things it would be nice to have or to do, but that I would never …
Puny Patio Makeover
After years of living in little apartments, sandwiched in between other little apartments, I like to consider myself a bit of a small space veteran. My college roommates and I once had a prized kitchen balcony that sat uncomfortably close to our neighbor’s bedroom window… to the point you could just about reach out and …
Four Home Decorating Trends for Spring
1. Pastels with Edge Sorry, Steel Magnolias fans, but “blush” and “bashful” are getting a vibrant new edge in 2015! Pairing soft babydoll hues with bright pops of color will result in creating real wow-factor and freshness to your home. Add tiny touches of neon or bright décor for an even more modern look. We …
Top Picks for Easter Entertainment
Dying eggs is one of my family’s favorite Easter time traditions! We can hardly wait to see the finished product after dipping, striping and sometimes even sprinkling them with glitter. (Oh my!) In addition to participating in this long-standing tradition, my daughter and I have caught a case of spring fever and are excited to …
Simple Spring Entertaining Tips
Now that we’ve officially welcomed spring, my thoughts always turn to getting together with friends and family. After being hunkered down during the winter months, I’m ready to throw open my home and fill it with light and loved ones. And with the spring schedule being what it usually is, I know that the best …
Outdoor Style
It’s finally spring! Time to break out of our winter hibernation and get outside! Want to give your outdoor space some style? Here are some ideas and why they work. I love this back porch from Refresh Restyle. Why does it work? Bright colors – I love bright colors that complement – not overtake – the outdoor …
Done in a Day (or Less!): Easy DIY Watercolor Shamrock
While we long for that spring weather, it’s time to refresh our home decor with some fun touches to welcome warmer days. If you’re like me and the spring schedule ramps up long before the temperatures rise and buds pop out, you need quick and easy projects to reset your home. Today I’m sharing one …