Four Things to Remember for Celebrating the Fourth
It’s almost upon us! That mid-summer holiday we love to celebrate with family and friends — the Fourth of July. To keep your entertaining simple and enjoyable, here are four things to think about as you plan your celebration. 1. Festive decorations. These are simple ways to up the festive factor for your gathering. Notice …
Outdoor Bliss Part Deaux!
Today is the first day of summer! What better way to welcome it than to embrace your outdoor space as an extension of your home! We have found some gorgeous outdoor spaces with these gorgeous Outdoor rugs. They define space when there aren’t walls and add dramatic pops of color to a subdued background. These …
Red, White and Beautiful: Flag Day-inspired Decor
This week we commemorate that star-spangled banner that waves proudly outside of schools, buildings and down-home front porches from one coast to the next. It’s Flag Day (tomorrow)! Source: Design by Artistic Designs for Living If you’re looking to bring a bit of patriotic flair to your abode, it’s time for a little red, white …
Happy (Easy) Cinco de Mayo!
Margaritas, tortilla chips, salsa; what’s there not to like about a holiday that celebrates spicy Mexican food, warm weather and military conquest (over France, btw). If you’re planning on feasting with your amigos this weekend, and have been just too busy to actually plan anything here are some easy tips and treats for an impressing …
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 …
DIY Pastel Painted Eggs for Easter
Sometimes the best holiday decor is the simplest. While I don’t decorate for every holiday on the calendar, at Easter I love to incorporate a simple touch on my table or mantel. This year I had a dozen wooden eggs just calling my name. You can find these at any craft or hobby store. For …
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 …
DIY Custom Paper Banner Tutorial
Knowing how to make a paper banner can be helpful for many different celebrations. You can customize and create your own banners for birthdays, baby showers, wedding showers, holidays and special occasions. With some basic supplies, anyone can create a DIY paper banner! This one pictured, I made for my son’s Easy, Inexpensive Toy Story …
Valentine’s Day Treats & Tidbits
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Hope you’re looking forward to all the flowers, sentimentality and sugar shock the day has offer. While not an official holiday — and a day with pretty grim origins — Valentine’s Day is at the top of my list of favorites. Pardon the pun, but I LOVE everything …