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 …
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. …
Coastal-Inspired Decor
For many people, summer is the perfect opportunity to flock to the beach! Whether or not it’s in your schedule this year, you can find a way to bring a little of the beachy feel into your own home. Here’s a bit of coastal inspiration, and a few tips to make your home feel fresh, …
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. …
DIY Herb Container Garden
I’ve been longing for a garden for quite some time now. There’s nothing like eating fresh from the garden, especially in the summer time! Alas, our yard isn’t conducive to creating a vegetable or herb garden. But we do have a sunny back deck just off our kitchen, so I decided a container garden was …
Extending Our Living Space Outdoors
I’m outdoorsy…in the fact that I like to sit outside and eat, read, watch my kids play, or drink wine. When the weather is nice, I almost can’t bear to stay inside. I wanted a nice bug free area to eat meals and visit with friends. So the first thing we did when we moved …
Four Things to Remember for Celebrating the Fourth
It’s almost upon us! That mid-summer holiday we love to celebrate with family and friends — the Fourth of July. To keep your entertaining simple and enjoyable, here are four things to think about as you plan your celebration. 1. Festive decorations. These are simple ways to up the festive factor for your gathering. Notice …
Weekend Project: Succulent Dish Gardening
Noticed lately all the impossibly gorgeous pics of succulents and cactus gardens and terrariums popping up in DIY blogs and home décor magazines? I certainly did and was intrigued by the idea of a DIY “gardening” project that called for little to no gardening skills or knowledge. Sure, you can find ready-made ones at your …
How-to: Stress-Free Outdoor Entertaining
I love to entertain outdoors! It can be the simplest way to entertain, and who doesn’t want simple during the spring and summer months?? All it takes is some preparation and organization and you will be able to join your guests in the fun, instead of working throughout your party. I’ve pulled together my favorite …
Red, White and Beautiful: Flag Day-inspired Decor
This week we commemorate that star-spangled banner that waves proudly outside of schools, buildings and down-home front porches from one coast to the next. It’s Flag Day (tomorrow)! Source: Design by Artistic Designs for Living If you’re looking to bring a bit of patriotic flair to your abode, it’s time for a little red, white …