Decorate with Plaid (It’s Not Just for Winter!)
Happy National Tartan Day!! When I think of plaid, I always think of fall and holiday — cozy wool throws and pillows in dark paneled rooms by the fire. But these days there are light and refreshing plaids in home decor that defy that stereotype. Who knew? I love all the fresh plaids I see …
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 …
Five Ways to Welcome Spring!
We’ve had a handful of balmy days here in Georgia, and I’m now officially longing for the warmer days to come and stay. Spring is a great time to hit the reset button around your home; so let’s embrace the first day of spring with some “to do’s”! source 1. Take it outside. Even if …
10 Treats & Sweets to Celebrate St. Paddy’s
Just as the first breath of spring blows through the sticky, Southern air of Savannah, Georgia, the city’s economic heart starts pounding in preparation for what has been reported as the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country. Picture throngs of grown adults, all clad in their shamrock best, dancing, laughing and merrily saying …
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 …
How to DIY Decorative Antlers
Antlers are everywhere! But really, how much do you want to invest in such a trendy item? In three years are you still going to want a giant white ceramic moose head or rhino on your wall? Probably not! So what do you do? If you try to copy the ceramic or metal antlers you …
Color Showcase: Decorating with Aqua
Aqua is a popular color in home decor. It’s such a versatile color, because it can lean more to green or more to blue; it can be bold or it can be subtle and soft. Here are some examples of decorating with aqua, one of my favorite colors. I love how Primitive and Proper used …
Twist on Tradition: Reinventing Traditional Pieces
Recently, I helped move my mother from the home we grew up in to a smaller home. In the downsizing, she offered me some of her furniture; however, the traditional style didn’t really mesh with my more modern, eclectic home. Once I got back home, I did some research. Here are some great examples of …
Small Spaces: Homes That Do More with Less
You can live large in a small space. Tiny homes are a hot trend now, and many feel that it’s better to “do more with less” when it comes to home and home decor. But living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to skimp on style or storage. Here are some examples of doing …
Color Trends: Glacier Gray
Pantone’s Color Report for Spring 2015 is clearly inspired by nature. The colors include warm, bright colors paired with cool neutrals, like Glacier Gray. Cool grays like this have become popular as a neutral in home design, replacing beige or brown tones. Here are some ways you can incorporate cool grays, like Glacier Gray, into your home. …