Mantleless Stocking Displays
“’Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there,” wrote the nineteenth century poet Clement Clarke Moore in the iconic opening lines of his poem, A Visit from …
How to Choose an Area Rug in Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year
Why wait for spring to freshen up your home? You can let in the sunshine now and any time of day by adding a splash of Greenery, the newest must-have color. Pantone’s color of 2017 is a vibrant yellow green with an outdoorsy vitality. Designers are calling it zesty, fresh and symbolic of nature’s splendor. …
Bring the Outdoors In
Spring is the perfect season to reassess your home decor and breathe new life into your spaces. You have done your spring cleaning and organizing and are ready for a fresh approach. So today I’m sharing some creative ways to bring the freshness of the outdoors into your home. Incorporate live elements. Earlier this week …
Vintage Decorating Ideas on a Budget
Antiques and vintage items add character to a room. But they can often be expensive. Here are some vintage decorating ideas that are budget-friendly and can add character to any space. Crates or Storage Bins Vintage Coke (or any soda) crates are one of my favorite vintage finds. Not only do they add character to the space, …
Small Accents… Big Impact
There are so many different elements at play when we’re pulling together a room… everything from wall color to furniture scale and placement to window treatments. I spent a little time recently analyzing images of rooms that spoke to me… and asking the question what was it that drew me to that particular room? The answers …
Lake House Design
Nothing says summertime like a getaway to the lake. Lake times are all about relaxing, enjoying the view and outdoor activities, and time with the people you care about. We are blessed to have family members that share their lake house with us, and we’ve created many memories by the water. So to me, lake …
Bringing the Beach to You: Ocean-Inspired Decor
Every summer, my family heads to the beach. We usually go the first week after school is out and it’s the best way to decompress from a busy school year. But this year we didn’t go, and I’m really missing the beach. I love its colors, its smell, the sand … all of its beauty. …
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 …
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 …
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 …