Integrating Pet-Friendly Decor in Your Home
Our family includes two dogs. We have a 12-year-old yellow labrador retriever and an 8-year-old golden retriever. As you can probably imagine, our home is often filled with dog hair and dog toys. Because we love our pups, we try to make our home as pet-friendly as possible, while still maintaining our home’s style. Here …
Dorm Ready in 5 Easy Steps!
Getting ready for outfitting your first dorm or your first apartment can be daunting. I’ve interviewed some of the best retailers on what it takes to get campus ready and I’ve compiled the top 5 things here. 1. Make a list and check it twice! The curators at Bed Bath and Beyond have compiled …
Bathroom Ideas for a Spa-like Feel
At the end of a long day, there is nothing better than soaking in a nice, hot bath. Is your bathroom that kind of peaceful retreat? Here are some current trends for bathrooms that can turn your bathroom into a spa-like, relaxing sanctuary. Glass Tile Glass tile has become more and more popular in bathrooms. …
Sophisticated Serenity: Teals
Anyone else have the “blues” lately? I keep seeing the most amazing shades of blue popping up in home decor and I’m smitten. They’ve got me thinking of shades in the Caribbean seas and bright summer skies. But one shade that’s a little bolder and a little edgier in home decor is teal… it’s much …
Make Something Old New Again: 5 Fun & Easy Upcycling Ideas
Do you stop the car when you see a pile of old windows in someone’s trash heap? Do you visit salvage yards to find a door to turn into something cool? If so, you already know the fun and joy of upcycling! Upcycling simply means taking something old and making it new and beautiful again. …
Flea Market Finds & Style
One of my favorite things to do is prowl around a flea market or antique mall. You never know what treasures you might come across! I consider it a “green” way to shop and decorate my home by keeping items out of our landfills. And there is the financial savings you gain by scoring great …
Weekend Project: Quick Decor Ideas
Want to change the look of your home, but don’t have time for a major redecoration project? No problem! Check out these great ideas for quick decor changes. 1. Create a Gallery Wall. An easy way to change wall decor is to create a gallery wall. You can do this with any frames and photographs, …
The Perfect Father’s Day Gift
The Perfect Father’s Day Gift I’ve never had an issue finding dad’s sweet spot when it comes to the perfect Father’s Day gift. The man is always in the process of restoring a vintage muscle car or another, and he delights in gifts that justify his need for speed. So needless to say, dad has …
Guestroom Refresh on a Dime
There’s nothing like a deadline to make you get your act together on your home decor projects! In my case, my son’s graduation is looming and I needed to makeover my guest space to graciously accommodate out-of-towners. My budget? Minimal. But fortunately, I had a vision. I was starting with a dark space, previously a …
Easy Ideas to Enhance Curb Appeal
It’s spring, and that means time for planting and cleaning up our yards and gardens. Sometimes, creating the look you want for your yard can feel daunting. Here are some easy ideas for creating instant curb appeal. Paint & Plant in Containers I had a bunch of pots that weren’t the same style or color, …