Plant Your Own Herb Garden
I love spring. I have a vegetable and herb garden and tending it makes me happy, all spring and all summer long. You don’t need a plot of land to have an herb garden – you can have one inside your home or in small spaces outside. Here are some ideas for how to have …
Braving Bold Florals
Nothing is more unabashedly “SPRING!” than bold, unapologetic florals, and they are back in a major way. Whether you bring the flowers in a loud shout with wallpaper, or start small with a statement piece like this stunning chair… Or maybe a fun floral area rug… Whether you layer different floral patterns together… Or …
Using Paint to Make Walls Pop
Paint is one of the least expensive and easiest ways to add color or impact to a room. You can obviously paint an entire room a dramatic color: …but you don’t have to paint the whole room to use paint to make a dramatic change. Here are some other ways to use paint to make …
Bring Spring Indoors with Evergreen Houseplants
Anyone else feeling that ache for spring? To remember what grass feels like beneath bare feet? To soak up the sunshine on your face? If it’s still chilly and wintry where you are, try bringing in a few evergreen houseplants to usher in the feeling of spring! Here are a few of my favorite plants …
Five Easy Ways to Add Curb Appeal to your Entry
I don’t know about you, but I am over winter. Enough with the gray skies and snow! As I daydream about spring, I’m starting to think about how to spruce up my front entry to welcome the warm and sunny weather. Today, I’m going to give you five easy ways to add curb appeal to …
The Art of Flower Arranging Perfected
Fresh or fake, knowing how to arrange flowers is a skill that can come in handy at a moments notice. From displaying freshly picked flowers from your garden or farmer’s market to decorating for parties or gifting to a loved one, flowers brighten a room and a mood. But did you know that there is …
Classroom Revamp with a New Rug
I had a teacher friend recently ask me if I had any rug suggestions for her classroom. They had just renovated one of the older schools in our area and she was looking for a simple way to add some warmth to her room. Of course I had numerous ideas for her, but we finally …
Slow Cooker Masterpieces to Ward Off the Chill
We’re experiencing the coldest January I can remember here in the Southeast. And my crock pot has been pressed into regular use… it’s the perfect remedy to busy days and the winter chill. After all, isn’t it amazing to come home after a long cold day and have supper simmering and ready to be enjoyed? …
Adding Rustic Touches to Your Home
My decorating style is mainly modern – I love clean lines and more neutral tones. But I think rustic accents really warm up a more modern space. And while “rustic” sometimes means “country,” you don’t have to decorate with roosters (for example) to add some rustic touches to your home. Here are some ways I …
Storing Kids Toys Around the House Without the Clutter
Let’s face it… I’m a mom and I have four children. Their toys, books, games, art supplies and drawings – no matter how hard I try to keep them contained to one room – almost always end up in the living room, kitchen, hallway, bathroom… basically every room is fair game. Instead of stressing about …