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 …
Hot Patio Trends for 2013
Finally, summer is here! It’s official, even if the calendar might disagree. It’s time to move outdoors, sweat a little, soak up the sunshine, swat a few mosquitos and breathe the fresh air! If your summertime plans include backyard fun, it might be time to spruce up your space with these patio trends for 2013. …
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 …
Gift Ideas for Mom
Mother’s Day always sneaks up on me a bit — something to do with the end-of-school craziness. I often end up scratching my head over gifts and thinking I can always resort to flowers, right? And my mom happens to love getting flowers, but I really prefer to take a more personal road with Mother’s …
Inspiring Shades of Juicy Sorbet
Spring has been a long time coming this year and every spring I feel the urge to add some bright color into my home decor. But here’s a decor confession: I have commitment issues when it comes to bright color. It’s as if we have a love-hate relationship. Right now we’re in a “love” phase… …
Brighten your living space with accessories
Spring has sprung and with that comes longer days, sunshine and a general feeling of brightness. Why not brighten your home to match your mood with these simple, budget-friendly and effective tips and must-have colorful accessories perfect for spring? Using accessories to change out your home décor is one of the easiest ways to change …
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 …