Upcycling Using Thrift Store or Flea Market Finds
One of my favorite things to do is go to our local thrift store and find pieces that need some TLC. I love seeing the potential in them and transforming them into something new and beautiful. I’m going to first show you an example of something I upcycled from my local thrift store and then, at …
Lamps for Every Personality + DIY Tutorial
Lamps, to me, are like jewelry in decor. They sparkle and add the finishing touches to the room. There are lamps for every design style…and, if you can’t find one you like, I’ll show you how to make your own! First, let’s explore the different styles. There are traditional lamps. These usually come with drum …
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 …
Favorite Passover Treats
Passover is one of my favorite holidays. Not because of any presents or decorations, but because of the food. I love all the food involved – chicken soup with matzo balls, brisket and roasted veggies, charoses, and even gefilte fish with lots and lots of horseradish. The food tastes comforting to me and it’s always fresh …
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 …
Weekend Project: Ideas for Decluttering
It’s spring! Time for flowers, gardening, and spring cleaning! Today I’m going to give you some ideas so that, one fine spring weekend, you can declutter your home (and then keep it that way). The Kitchen Our kitchen counter becomes home base for clutter. I pile the mail here, as well as the kids’ school …
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 …
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 …
Luxurious Bedding
The cold weather has made me want to bury myself under the covers in a soft, warm bed. So, today, let’s talk bedding. Not just any bedding, but luxe bedding. First, some basics: what should you look for in luxe bedding? What makes some sheets softer than others? Thread Count Thread count is defined as …
Five Ways to Prepare for the First Day of Winter
It’s almost the first day of winter and, I have to admit, I’m more of a fan of spring than winter. Because of that, I have to steel myself for the cold weather ahead. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and get ready for my five ways to prepare for Old Man Winter. 1. Pile …