Decorating Secrets Revealed
Ever seen a great room in a decor magazine or show and wondered, “man, how do they make it look that good?” The answer is simple: trade secrets! Designers and decorators have written and rewritten the book on making their clients’ homes feel more comfortable and complete; and they all have go-to tricks that deliver …
6 Hot Trends for Your Kitchen
Thinking about a kitchen makeover? Check out 6 hot trends in 2013… 1. Multi-colored cabinetry No need to settle on just one tone for your cabinets anymore! This year, try using a different color on your lower cabinets, or opt for a darker island to set it off against the rest of your kitchen. This …
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 …
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 …
How to create a colorful and family-friendly backyard using Pinterest as inspiration
It’s no secret that I turn to Pinterest for inspiration for many of my home and crafts projects, but I have yet to take that inspiration outdoors – even though I have a board properly named “backyard”. Now that spring is here, and the weather is nicer, the yard is calling my name. This year, …
Creative, Practical & Reusable Home Office Décor
Have you ever run across a neat little doohickey and thought, “Ah ha, that would be even better as a [fill in the blank]!”? Ditch the same old pencil holder and desktop file stand; here are some of my favorite creative organizational solutions for the office or home to help add a personal touch, show …
Laundry Closets – moving on up!
Over the past few years, I have noticed the spaces allocated to laundry are getting smaller and moving up! Instead of dedicated laundry rooms in basements, many suburban and urban homes feature laundry closets, in upstairs hallways, just off master bedrooms, or bathrooms. Below are some tips to keep in mind when planning to upgrade …
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 …
How To: Easy, Inexpensive Toy Story Themed Kids’ Party
It can be extremely easy to create a birthday party around your child’s favorite toy, character(s) or movie – especially if you already have the supplies you need and the resources for the supplies you don’t have. A few years ago, my son was obsessed with everything Toy Story. Using a little DIY creativity – …
DIY Fabric Bunting Banner
A fabric bunting banner can be used in many different ways. It’s a versatile and fun DIY project that will give you more life and use as opposed to a paper bunting banner. I’ve made and seen these for use around the home as decoration (in playrooms, children’s bedrooms, home offices, living rooms, etc.) and …