5 space saving tricks for apartment dwellers
For apartment dwellers, some of the greatest challenges can be designing a space with enough storage, that still feels clean and open. Check out these brilliant ideas to make the most of your small space. 1. Create your own entry with a bookcase Most small apartments don’t have formal entries or mud rooms. Create your …
Home Goods for the Pampered Pup
I love my dogs. They sleep on our bed. They get premium dog food and treats (but no pizza!). They are family members like the rest of us. But if you want to kick pet parenting up a notch, check out these home goods for the pampered pup! Of course, the pampered pup needs a …
5 Easy Ways to Brighten Your Home
If you have been feeling bored with your home furnishings recently, have no fear! There are many different (and easy) ways to brighten up your home at a very low cost. Often times by changing around one simple thing can usually make all the difference. With the summer season underway, there is no better time …
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 …
Three Steps to a More Organized Closet
Ever since I launched my Small Space Project back in January, the master closet has been inching toward the top of my list. It really doesn’t fall into a “small” space category, but it was in desperate need of reorganization, and was growing fangs from weeks of me sticking things in there to be dealt …
Toxin-free Scents for the Home
I love for my home to smell good! Toxins are a growing concern for me. The more research and more information that becomes available the more aware of this problem. The owner for Calhoun’s Mother Nature’s Eden has proven to be a great insight for me. She really opened my eyes to a lot of toxin …
DIY Simple Spring Wreath
Spring is here! After the snow and ice of this winter we welcome spring with open arms. Do you struggle with door decor between Valentine’s Day and Easter? The pink and red hearts must come down… but still a little early for bunnies and Easter Eggs. I’ve found a simple, frugal, spring solution for you! …
5 Ways to Use Antique Accents in Your Home
I have a life long love affair with antiques going on. Maybe because I was fortunate enough to grow up around antique pieces and items in our home that had been passed down through the generations. I am drawn to the dimension, personality, and sense of history that antique accents can lend to a space. …
Bring Spring Indoors with Evergreen Houseplants
Anyone else feeling that ache for spring? To remember what grass feels like beneath bare feet? To soak up the sunshine on your face? If it’s still chilly and wintry where you are, try bringing in a few evergreen houseplants to usher in the feeling of spring! Here are a few of my favorite plants …
Five Ways to Brighten For Spring
We’ve had so much cold weather this winter, I don’t think spring can get here soon enough! And I know I’m not alone in that feeling. Even though the days are still gray and chilly, I have a few tips to help you get your home ready to fully embrace those warmer days that are …