Christmas Cheer and a Leaning Tree
I love the holidays. The decorations, the music, the cookies…oh the cookies (I’ll show you one of the best holiday cookie recipes at the end of the post!). I’m like a little kid when it comes to Christmas, which is why I over do it with my kids every year. I just can’t help it. …
DIY- Chalk Board Kids Play Table
I have a confession: I have an obsession with Magic Erasers. I use them on everything in our house from shoes, to windows, on our base boards, and on my kids play table. From Play-Doh to markers the Magic Eraser would clean it…but I over did it and soon the finish began to wear on …
Personalizing your Fall home
Fall weather….ahhhhh……curling up in snugly blankets, sipping hot cider and building roaring fires. Don’t ‘cha just love it?! Cooler fall temps remind me that it’s time to cozy up my home decor too. If you’re like me, personalizing your fall home will include adding rich colors and loads of texture; pulling out the nubby, warm …
Creating a Zen-like bathroom
I’m a “think outside the box” kind of person, so when it comes to the bathrooms in our house, especially the master bathroom, I have an overwhelming need to really expand my creative abilities. Most bathrooms have a small and limiting space for creativity, which, in my mind, proves to be a challenge… And I’m …
Personalized kitchen spaces
As a mom I spend a lot of time in my kitchen, which means most of my day is spent staring at the walls, cabinets, counter space and floor in this one room. But, for some reason, my kitchen was one of the last house projects to be worked on. Perhaps it’s because I frequent …
Breakfast Nook Needs a New Look
I have to admit our breakfast nook area takes some serious abuse. From the baby in the high chair, to the Play-Doh from our toddler, to dogs just being dogs, it gets a beating. All that said, I don’t want a boring utility-type rug in that space. Breakfast nooks, because of their positioning in your …
Extend your living space into your backyard
Even though summer is quickly coming to an end, the time remaining before winter arrives — along with the current warmer weather — is perfect for some end of summer parties and get-togethers in your backyard. But your time outside doesn’t have to end with summer. With an inviting outdoor space, you and your family …
Choosing the Right-Sized Furniture & Decor!
One question that I receive from clients over and over again is “How do I choose the right sized furniture or décor for my home?” A great question and one that carries a lot of explanation. Designers have rough formulas that they use to assist with their selections, but they also rely heavily on their …
Deciphering the Bath Rug
Today’s bath rugs and mats present a whole world of options. With so many to consider, understanding which type will best fit your needs can be confusing. Here are a few tips for you to better clarify what rug will best work for your home. HANDMADE RUGS: These are high end rugs made individually (usually …
Finding Rug Love When You Least Expect It
Finding the perfect rug for a space can take time and admittedly, a bit of trial and error even for the best designers. If you have a blank canvas of a room, a beautiful rug can be a great starting point that serves as a foundation for the rest of the furnishings and accent pieces. …