Cheap Eats: Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Edition
At the turn of a new year, somewhere in between our last sip of champagne and what was supposed to be our last sip of champagne, most of us are filled with excitement, positive energy and a plan for how we’re finally going to get it all right this year. Topping the list of popular …
It’s Mardi Gras Time!
I never missed a Mardi Gras during my four years of college in New Orleans, and even now the sight of purple, gold, and green together brings back fond memories of fun, food, and festivities leading up to Ash Wednesday. Even if you’re not a seasoned Mardi Gras attendee, you can still enjoy the fun …
15 Easy Ways to Show You Care
Set one foot inside your nearest convenience store and it’s clear from the pink and red explosion of heart shaped merchandise that Valentine’s Day is fast upon us. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m hardly one to despise the deemed “Hallmark Holiday”. I actually find Valentine’s Day’s warm fuzzy intentions a welcomed reprieve from …
Small Spaces: Homes That Do More with Less
You can live large in a small space. Tiny homes are a hot trend now, and many feel that it’s better to “do more with less” when it comes to home and home decor. But living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to skimp on style or storage. Here are some examples of doing …
Color Trends: Glacier Gray
Pantone’s Color Report for Spring 2015 is clearly inspired by nature. The colors include warm, bright colors paired with cool neutrals, like Glacier Gray. Cool grays like this have become popular as a neutral in home design, replacing beige or brown tones. Here are some ways you can incorporate cool grays, like Glacier Gray, into your home. …
The Best Natural Room Freshener
The holidays are over and all you really want for Christmas is your nice, clean house back. Caroling is over, the decorations are down, and the pine scents and cinnamon spice of the holiday are gone. How do you keep your home smelling nice through the rest of the winter? Adding heavily scented or perfumed …
Market Trends for Spring! Insights from the Int’l Atlanta Market Show
The beginning of last week kicked off the 58th consecutive January showing of the International Area Rug Market’s winter edition, held at Atlanta’s AmericasMart. With over 1,400 unique showrooms and over 2,500 temporary exhibits all aglow with the freshest color palettes and most desired textures for spring, if the Atlanta market proved anything, it’s that …
How to Be Clutter-Free in 2015
Is one of your new year’s resolutions to get organized? I’ve been cleaning out the clutter in our house and it’s amazing how much better I feel when the clutter is gone. Here are my tips for how to be clutter-free in 2015! 1. Don’t Let Papers Pile Up. I’m a pile person. What I …
Resolution Reboot
A few years ago I gave up making New Year’s resolutions. I usually struggled to come up with that one thing on which to focus my efforts, and though I’d start off strong (and resolute!), by February it had usually fallen by the wayside. Then I was left with that sense of failure and that …
Refresh Your Space for Less
Happy New Year, everyone! Now that it’s a new year, you might be thinking about how to refresh the spaces in your home. Here are some ideas for how to refresh your space for less. You don’t have to spend a fortune to give a room a new look! Living Room/Family Room The easiest way to …