DIY: Painting Wall Stripes the Fast Way — Time-saving Tips From a Lazy Girl !
Do you have a very vanilla room in your home that’s painted a boring builder’s beige and you’d like to add a little something extra? Or maybe it is painted a bold color and you’d like to turn down the volume a little? If so, this post is for you! When I moved into my …
Mommy Time: Do something for yourself, Give yourself a peaceful sanctum
I know I’ve said it before and I’ll continue to say it, but only because it’s so true… As moms, we often put ourselves and our needs behind the needs of our children – and all the other demands in our lives. Case in point… For years I’ve dreamt of creating my perfect bedroom – my sanctuary, my space. And for …
Give a room its own identity, with a rug!
I love our little house, but I think the builders went a little overboard with the whole “open space” phenomenon. We have two great rooms downstairs; one was meant to be a formal living room/formal dining room and the second was meant to be a family room/breakfast nook/kitchen. Having three kids (and a husband) in this open layout means …
My Favorite Modern Outdoor Room
Recently, I was fortunate to join a small and exclusive group of design bloggers, interior designers, and interior decorators, representing 28 states and 4 countries, for Blogfest 2012, a design event hosted by Kravet Fabrics. As part of the event, we were able to see two fabulous showhouses, which have both recently opened in New …
Need to update a small kitchen before selling? Spend wisely…
So you need your dated kitchen in tip top shape in order to sell your home, but you find yourself short of the typical $30-40K for a full upgrade. What to do? As a home stager, my experience has shown three key areas of the kitchen that are important to home buyers – appliances, counter …
Ode to the Kneeling Mat
Ever considered the many uses of a kneeling mat? While originally developed to cushion parent’s knees while bathing babies, these handy little back and knee savers are quickly ascending in popularity and alternate uses. Here are some GREAT ways friends and colleagues have been using Mohawk Home’s new kneeling mats and sparking new development: BATHING …
Color: Summer Bolds!
Greetings blogites! With Summer upon us, I wanted to share some exciting new COLOR ideas for the home….and a great inexpensive and easy method used by my friend and co-worker, Marie, for adding color and drama to any room/bathroom. Keying off the bold colored shower curtain, Marie simply cut molding (yes, for FLOOR TRIM) at 45 degree angles, …
DIY: Summertime Patio Lantern Hanger
Spring and summer’s perfect weather brings with it many opportunities to enjoy our outdoor living area. This is the story of how an antiquing trip led to the creation of an amazing lantern hanger to cozy up my patio. During a weekend trip to one of my favorite nurseries, Petals from the Past in Jemison, …
All Around Trendy Spring Style
The styles and trends this spring work well in every aspect of your life – from home and garden to clothing and accessories. Check out my favorite ways to incorporate these new spring styles into your wardrobe and your home. Neon colors Neon colors are making a big comeback for spring. But, if you ask …
Spring-ing Your Outdoors
Getting your outdoor space ready for spring is similar to the natural unfurling of the season. You ready your outdoor space in stages adding furniture and accessories gradually as the season progresses. You can also signal the start of spring in your outdoor space by altering your color palette and patterns in your space to …