A Simply Set Table with Wintergreen Elegance
Looking for a simple way to spice up your décor for the holiday season? Our design team is at it again with a brilliant and simple way to create a gorgeous dining room to serve as the backdrop for your festivities all season long. Step 1: Choose a theme Our inspiration for this design comes …
Splurge-worthy Items for Your Home
We spend a lot of time online talking about how to save money when decorating our homes. There are hundreds of blogs about how to DIY expensive looks or find the same look for less, right? But I believe there are certain aspects of home decor that it’s okay to splurge on… after all, our …
Add an Accent Wall to Your Home
Want to create a big design impact without redoing an entire room? Try adding an accent wall to your home. There are several ways to create an accent wall: using paint, wood, wallpaper, art, or even a Sharpie! Here are some ideas for accent walls for your home: Paint Perhaps the easiest way to create …
Our Thanksgiving Menu
I love Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday. Leaves falling, football in the yard and on TV, family together, and THE FOOD! The food is the best, to me. So today I thought I’d share my Thanksgiving menu with you. I’m largely a traditionalist when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner. Here’s what’s on our menu and …
Five Things Your Guest Room Needs
The holidays are almost upon us and that means guests are in the offing! I love having company year round, but it is always good to reevaluate the condition of the guest room – especially during the holiday season. I always want my guests to feel extra special and I have a few simple additions …
Creating a Harvest Romance Tablescape
Creating a warm friendly holiday table can be very simple and can transform the mood of your dining experience in a very positive way. The romance tablescape creates just this and more. This room has a rustic feel so by adding these Faux cotton branches and pumpkins it really pulled in the “earthy feel.” These …
DIY Your Thanksgiving Table Settings
I love the colors of fall – the reds, oranges, and yellows of the leaves, the deep greens and earth tones of pumpkins and gourds. Sure, you can go out and buy decorations for your Thanksgiving table, but why not DIY them instead? A trip outside or to the grocery store will yield some great elements for …
Make Your Dining Room Grand
The holidays are coming – time to host family and friends, often for a big meal. Is your dining room ready to handle the guests? Want to spice it up a bit? Here are some tips for making your dining room feel grand. Light It Up Because the light fixture in the dining room hangs …
Color: Hemlock Green
I first heard the term “hemlock green” last spring, in reference to Pantone’s color palette for spring 2014. This green walks a wonderful line between mint green and sage green, with a decidedly gray undertone… much like the hemlock foliage itself. Once you study the color, you’ll see it everywhere — in fashion, jewelry, decor, …
Living Room Before & After
All over the web you can see dramatic before and after pictures of rooms. But how do you really take a room from the blah before to an amazing after? Today, I’m going to show you how to do this in your living room (although the steps can be applied to change up any room). …