Inspiration for your Porch Planters
I’m waiting for the pollen to die down here in Atlanta so I can get my front porch ready for the season, but I’ve been busy collecting inspiration in the meantime. One of my favorite parts of outdoor decor is putting together container gardens. Today I’ll be sharing some inspiring porch planters with you along …
Bring the Outdoors In
Spring is the perfect season to reassess your home decor and breathe new life into your spaces. You have done your spring cleaning and organizing and are ready for a fresh approach. So today I’m sharing some creative ways to bring the freshness of the outdoors into your home. Incorporate live elements. Earlier this week …
Tips for Simple Spring Flower Arranging
With spring in full swing, I love the idea of bringing fresh flowers into the home. But if you’re on Pinterest or Instagram, all those lovely floral arrangements can be intimidating. I’ve learned that it’s best to keep it simple and inexpensive, so here are some ideas for you to do the same. Use the …
4 Affordable Ways to Add Color to Neutral Decor
With Spring around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reassess your home’s neutral color palette. While neutrals project a feeling of clean simplicity, when the temperatures rise and the days are longer it’s fun to brighten things up a bit. And adding color doesn’t have to break the bank! Today I’m sharing four easy …
Statement Lighting for Every Room
I think when we talk about “statement lighting” we automatically think dining room chandelier. But today’s lighting designers have made it easy to envision statement lighting in every room of your home by varying shapes, sizes and finishes. A statement lighting piece can be the crowning jewel on the simplest decor. And if you haven’t …
Laundry Room Inspiration
I love it when a research project coincides with a project I’m longing to tackle in my own home. I do a “Home Goals” list on my blog each year, and for the last three years my laundry room has been on that list. However, it always gets shoved aside to address more pressing issues …
Small Accents… Big Impact
There are so many different elements at play when we’re pulling together a room… everything from wall color to furniture scale and placement to window treatments. I spent a little time recently analyzing images of rooms that spoke to me… and asking the question what was it that drew me to that particular room? The answers …
Easy Weeknight Suppers
We’re already back in school here in Georgia, and I’m sure many of you will be soon, too. And with the return to busy weeknights comes the struggle to put a tasty filling supper on the table. I find myself tired of the same dishes and searching for fresh ideas to feed my crowd without …
Lake House Design
Nothing says summertime like a getaway to the lake. Lake times are all about relaxing, enjoying the view and outdoor activities, and time with the people you care about. We are blessed to have family members that share their lake house with us, and we’ve created many memories by the water. So to me, lake …
Carve Out Your “Happy Place”
If you find yourself longing for a little “happy place” to call your own you have come to the right place. Not every home can accommodate separate spaces to which one can retreat, but it is possible to carve out a little space that makes you happy. Here are some creative ideas of just how …