Design & Style

Your Home Office: Reimagined

In today’s home the home office is one of the hardest working spaces.  Whether you run a business out of your home or simply need work space to handle all the “business” of home and family, the home office is rapidly becoming a necessity.   If you would like to designate a space in your own …

Home Goods for the Pampered Pup

I love my dogs. They sleep on our bed. They get premium dog food and treats (but no pizza!). They are family members like the rest of us. But if you want to kick pet parenting up a notch, check out these home goods for the pampered pup! Of course, the pampered pup needs a …

Ooh La La: The Parisian Bath

Bonjour! When I think of Paris style, I think of elegance. That elegance can take two forms: an elegant simplicity, like in this bath: Or elegant glamour, like in this one: So how can you create a Parisian retreat in your own bath? A clawfoot tub is classic Parisian style. Whether simply finished in all …

Window Treatments to Inspire

Window treatments always seem to be one of the final touches when I decorate a room.  They are a pivotal element that can pull a room together and make it feel complete.  Some windows might not need any treatments at all, like my kitchen bay window that overlooks a forested area.  But most rooms will …

Keys to a Fresh Spring/Summer Table

We are at last enjoying spring weather, even though the calendar says summer is days away!  This time of year is so hectic I don’t often set a proper table, but I do have fun pulling together the occasional table scape.  Spring is one of the easiest seasons to experiment with table decor and these …

Your Dream Kitchen

You’ve scoured home decor magazines. You’ve spent hours on Pinterest. You have looked at a million pictures of other kitchens. You are ready to plan your dream kitchen. Where do you start? Here are my top tips to planning your dream kitchen: 1. What’s your style? Face it – you likely, hopefully, are only going to …

DIY Ideas for an Eclectic Nursery

For my fourth and final nursery I wanted it to be something unique, something special, but more than just a store-bought theme. I desired a personal touch based on my emotions, feelings and the items that I gravitated towards during my pregnancy. Which is likely why it took me so long to finally complete the …

Braving Bold Florals

Nothing is more unabashedly “SPRING!” than bold, unapologetic florals, and they are back in a major way.   Whether you bring the flowers in a loud shout with wallpaper, or start small with a statement piece like this stunning chair… Or maybe a fun floral area rug… Whether you layer different floral patterns together… Or …

5 Ways to Use Antique Accents in Your Home

I have a life long love affair with antiques going on.  Maybe because I was fortunate enough to grow up around antique pieces and items in our home that had been passed down through the generations.   I am drawn to the dimension, personality, and sense of history that antique accents can lend to a space.   …

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