Special Touches to Give Thanks this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one my most favorite times of the year. For me it is sort of the official kickoff to family get-togethers, delicious meals, and a time to reflect on all the wonderful things we have to be thankful for. Traditions develop and end up sticking around for years to come. At my family Thanksgiving …
5 easy ways to decorate for winter
The days are getting shorter, aren’t they? And hint of the holidays is in the air and there’s just no escaping it: winter is on the way. Time to cozy up your home, settle in for the cold months and enjoy the smell of the fire burning in the fireplace. Here are a few ideas …
Color Showcase: Winter Whites
The chill of fall and winter is setting in and in perusing colors suitable to the season, I am drawn to what we like to call “winter white.” But the more I looked, the more curious I became about what exactly is winter white? I found all sorts of references to the color of sheep’s …
Lovely Outdoor Lighting for Longer Nights
It’s official, we’ve lost an entire hour of daylight. The trade off, however, is that we now get one more hour of cool, winter evenings to enjoy. My favorite! Why? Because this time of year for me brings a renewed love of my outdoor spaces… for family time, garden parties or simply lounging by the fire. …
World Series Boys Baseball Themed Room
I LOVE a good themed room! In case you missed my previous post on Kids themed rooms, check out Girls Fairytale Nursery and Boys Vintage Sports Nursery. So, as I looked to update my son’s room to be more “big boy,” I searched all over for boy’s room designs and themes. He finally settled on …
DIY Painted Planter for Fall
I love a fun project for fall, don’t you? Last year I scored a handful of plain wooden planters that already had a painted finish on them. But that plain jane look just wasn’t going to cut it for my fall front porch. It was time to get crafty! I settled on typography as an …
Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Inspiration
One of the best parts of fall is taking the family to a pumpkin patch and collecting heavy orange beauties to haul home and carve. If you’re looking for something a little different to try this year, check out these beautiful ideas! Before the weather gets too chilly, fill your fireplace with flame-carved pumpkins for …
Black: Design on the “Dark Side”
From the starless skies of an urban landscape to the menacing raven in Edgar Allen Poe’s famous poem, the color black inspires vivid thoughts and emotions. And I, for one, am obsessed with it! This shade immortalized the characteristics of classic and cool with the iconic “little black dress” and the rebellious black leather jacket. …
A Room of One’s Own (the Mom Cave)
When I was growing up, it was chic, even privileged, to have a designated playroom. A room set aside just for us kids to keep our toys corralled, spark imaginative play, and spread out. Of course, our playroom of the 1970s looked nothing like the playrooms of today… But nonetheless, it was …
Finding Deals in Home Decor
I love a good bargain, especially when it comes to home decor. It’s fun to furnish and decorate my home without spending a small fortune. So, what are the tricks for getting good deals in home decor? Sign Up for Emails Subscribe to get emails from your favorite stores, whether it be a big box …