Cool & Casual Decorating
When I think about cool and casual decorating, I think crisp whites, calming blues, light greens, airy neutrals. It means gauzy fabrics and cotton or linen slipcovers. In the heat of the summer, these cool tones feel relaxing and cozy. Here are some ways to bring cool and casual decorating into your space. This room …
Ideas for a Fun and Comfortable Family Room
Our family room is always a hub of activity. We watch TV and movies there, read there, and play games there. So it has to be comfortable. Here are some ideas for a fun and comfortable family room for your home. 1. Create a soft place to land. The family room should be cozy and …
Turn Heads with Shades of Blush
Hot on the runway and so cool in home design, all things pink are taking the world by storm this season. Creamy corals and romantic shades of blush pair perfectly with soft grays and vibrant rain forest green—making them the obvious choices for Better Homes and Gardens’ 2015 Color Palette of the year! Naïve peach …
Spring Brunch for Mother’s Day
I am a mom and, to me, the best part of Mother’s Day is not having to cook! My kids and husband usually make me breakfast, so I make sure they have easy-to-follow recipes that are a little fancy! If you want something beyond toast, here are some great recipes for a spring brunch – for …
Treat Yourself! {8 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas}
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and not only is it a great time to honor your special mother, it’s a wonderful opportunity to treat yourself, too. When I think about what treat yourself means, I think about those things it would be nice to have or to do, but that I would never …
Happy Mood Makeover
Color has been shown to affect mood. For example, yellow is associated with feelings of warmth and cheerfulness; green, with nature and tranquility; orange, with excitement and energy. So, if you want to create a happy mood in your home, infusing it with colors associated with feelings of happiness is the way to go. Here …
Not Your Grandmother’s Floral Decor
This is the time of year you see them everywhere — fashion, paper goods, home decor. Fresh florals are everywhere you look but how do you incorporate them into your decor without it looking stuffy? Let’s take a peek at some fresh approaches to florals in decor. Wallpaper is making a comeback. And these fresh …
Four Home Decorating Trends for Spring
1. Pastels with Edge Sorry, Steel Magnolias fans, but “blush” and “bashful” are getting a vibrant new edge in 2015! Pairing soft babydoll hues with bright pops of color will result in creating real wow-factor and freshness to your home. Add tiny touches of neon or bright décor for an even more modern look. We …
Home Organizing Tips for Busy People
We all want our homes to be more organized, but sometimes I feel like there just isn’t time to put the organizational tools in place that are needed. Do you feel that way, too? Here are five home organizing tips for busy people (and aren’t we all busy?!?). These tips are designed not only to make …
Get Your Porch Spring Ready!
Judging by the rejuvenating return of sunshine, cheerful chirps of birds and fragrant floral scents floating in the air, we’d say it’s safe to say spring is officially in full swing! And we’d be willing to bet that (aside from any potential pollen induced buzz kills) you’re about as stoked as we are that spring …