Heidi Milton

Bring the Beach Into Your Home

Who doesn’t love the beach during the summertime?  Not all of us are fortunate enough to put our toes in the sand on a regular basis, but what if you could inject some of that beach feeling into your home?  It’s simpler than you might think to bring a little of that fabulous beach vacation …

Art for Every Home Style

Searching for the perfect art piece for your home?  The quest can be intimidating — so many different styles and price points!  How do you know what’s right for your space?  I’ll let you in on a little secret:  there are no rules — only what appeals to you. That’s the thing about art —  …

Color Showcase: Decorating with Neutrals

I find myself increasingly drawn to rooms decorated almost exclusively in neutrals — Pinterest is flooded with such spaces and they seem so restful.  In fact, I’ve made a systematic effort to create more neutral spaces into my own home and in the process I have landed on some tips to achieve the serenity of …

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 …

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 …

Do It Yourself! Refresh Your Back Deck

There is something so gratifying about freshening up your outdoor spaces, especially for the warm weather months.  And with a few hours, some elbow grease, and about $100, you can have a fresh, inviting deck or patio for your outdoor enjoyment. I spent about 5 hours total over the course of a couple of days …

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 …

Three Steps to a More Organized Closet

Ever since I launched my Small Space Project back in January, the master closet has been inching toward the top of my list.    It really doesn’t fall into a “small” space category, but it was in desperate need of reorganization, and was growing fangs from weeks of me sticking things in there to be dealt …

Maximize Your Small Garden Space

Garden season is in full swing at last!  I always admire a large lush garden, but the reality is that time and space often don’t allow for that.   In fact, compact gardens can be just as enjoyable as sprawling beds of flowers, shrubs, and vegetables, while having the benefit of being easier to maintain.  All …

Crowd-Pleasing Brunches Just in Time for Easter: Part 1

Easter is almost upon us, and in our home that means BRUNCH!  You may not know this, but I have experience feeding crowds.  We have five children, ages 15 to 27, and there are usually “extras” that are along for whatever feast we’re enjoying.  In fact, Easter has become one of my favorite holiday brunch …

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