Ideas for a Fun and Comfortable Family Room
Our family room is always a hub of activity. We watch TV and movies there, read there, and play games there. So it has to be comfortable. Here are some ideas for a fun and comfortable family room for your home. 1. Create a soft place to land. The family room should be cozy and …
Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Home
With the weather getting warmer, and spring cleaning done (right?), it’s time to freshen up our home decor! Whether you want to just make things lighter and brighter, or give a room a new look, here are some easy ways to freshen up your home. Paint Paint is one of the easiest and least expensive ways …
Turn Heads with Shades of Blush
Hot on the runway and so cool in home design, all things pink are taking the world by storm this season. Creamy corals and romantic shades of blush pair perfectly with soft grays and vibrant rain forest green—making them the obvious choices for Better Homes and Gardens’ 2015 Color Palette of the year! Naïve peach …
Happy Mood Makeover
Color has been shown to affect mood. For example, yellow is associated with feelings of warmth and cheerfulness; green, with nature and tranquility; orange, with excitement and energy. So, if you want to create a happy mood in your home, infusing it with colors associated with feelings of happiness is the way to go. Here …
Puny Patio Makeover
After years of living in little apartments, sandwiched in between other little apartments, I like to consider myself a bit of a small space veteran. My college roommates and I once had a prized kitchen balcony that sat uncomfortably close to our neighbor’s bedroom window… to the point you could just about reach out and …
Not Your Grandmother’s Floral Decor
This is the time of year you see them everywhere — fashion, paper goods, home decor. Fresh florals are everywhere you look but how do you incorporate them into your decor without it looking stuffy? Let’s take a peek at some fresh approaches to florals in decor. Wallpaper is making a comeback. And these fresh …
Four Home Decorating Trends for Spring
1. Pastels with Edge Sorry, Steel Magnolias fans, but “blush” and “bashful” are getting a vibrant new edge in 2015! Pairing soft babydoll hues with bright pops of color will result in creating real wow-factor and freshness to your home. Add tiny touches of neon or bright décor for an even more modern look. We …
Get Your Porch Spring Ready!
Judging by the rejuvenating return of sunshine, cheerful chirps of birds and fragrant floral scents floating in the air, we’d say it’s safe to say spring is officially in full swing! And we’d be willing to bet that (aside from any potential pollen induced buzz kills) you’re about as stoked as we are that spring …
Decorate with Plaid (It’s Not Just for Winter!)
Happy National Tartan Day!! When I think of plaid, I always think of fall and holiday — cozy wool throws and pillows in dark paneled rooms by the fire. But these days there are light and refreshing plaids in home decor that defy that stereotype. Who knew? I love all the fresh plaids I see …
Top Picks for Easter Entertainment
Dying eggs is one of my family’s favorite Easter time traditions! We can hardly wait to see the finished product after dipping, striping and sometimes even sprinkling them with glitter. (Oh my!) In addition to participating in this long-standing tradition, my daughter and I have caught a case of spring fever and are excited to …