Easy Ideas to Enhance Curb Appeal
It’s spring, and that means time for planting and cleaning up our yards and gardens. Sometimes, creating the look you want for your yard can feel daunting. Here are some easy ideas for creating instant curb appeal. Paint & Plant in Containers I had a bunch of pots that weren’t the same style or color, …
Regal Purples
Seductive and deep, shades of purple from soft lilacs to regal amethysts are popping up everywhere. Traditionally associated with spirituality, wisdom, luxury and wealth, tones of purple will amp up any décor with sophisticated flair. Here are some great examples of rooms that incorporate shades of purple for just the right amount of intensity. Purple …
Gift Ideas for Mom
Mother’s Day always sneaks up on me a bit — something to do with the end-of-school craziness. I often end up scratching my head over gifts and thinking I can always resort to flowers, right? And my mom happens to love getting flowers, but I really prefer to take a more personal road with Mother’s …
Let the trees in
Did you celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree? Don’t fret if you did not; I didn’t either….but only as a kindness to the trees. Let’s just say that a green thumb I do NOT have. However, I still appreciate a holiday that promotes the maintenance and planting of lush trees and greenery to help …
Walk All Over Me…
Literally! Walk all over these new rugs by Mohawk. The Pinterest response to our last room redo with a rug was outrageous! So we hit the streets again to find fabulous homes with our great rugs. At the bottom of the thread you can enter to WIN one yourself. Tell us why your special space …
Inspiring Shades of Juicy Sorbet
Spring has been a long time coming this year and every spring I feel the urge to add some bright color into my home decor. But here’s a decor confession: I have commitment issues when it comes to bright color. It’s as if we have a love-hate relationship. Right now we’re in a “love” phase… …
6 Hot Trends for Your Kitchen
Thinking about a kitchen makeover? Check out 6 hot trends in 2013… 1. Multi-colored cabinetry No need to settle on just one tone for your cabinets anymore! This year, try using a different color on your lower cabinets, or opt for a darker island to set it off against the rest of your kitchen. This …
Brighten your living space with accessories
Spring has sprung and with that comes longer days, sunshine and a general feeling of brightness. Why not brighten your home to match your mood with these simple, budget-friendly and effective tips and must-have colorful accessories perfect for spring? Using accessories to change out your home décor is one of the easiest ways to change …
Weekend Project: Refresh and Revive Your Dining Room
Spring is here! And just like how you put away your heavy sweaters and clothes when the mercury starts to rise, you can lighten and refresh your home as well. I know – you don’t have time to renovate or redecorate. I get that (as a mother, wife, and teacher). But, in just a weekend, …
Fresh Mint
Ahhh Spring! I hope you’ve gotten a taste of fresh air, warmer sunshine and budding blooms where you are, but if not, adding a touch of mint to your home will usher in the feeling of the new season. And bonus: you’ll be right on trend! Mint is coming on strong for Spring 2013, in …