Serene Bed and Bath Colors for a Spa Feel
It’s been a long day. Traffic was awful, work was crazy, and all you want to do is kick off your shoes and relax. What if you decorated your bedroom or bathroom to feel like a spa? You know, in colors and textures that make you instantly feel at ease? Here are some suggestions for serene …
Lucky You! St Patrick’s Day Inspiration
It’s almost here! That quirky fun spring holiday that lets you do as much or as little as you wish. Being of Irish descent, I always enjoy doing a little something — whether it’s simple decorations, a tasty meal or treat, or a little DIY. Today I’m sharing some St. Patrick’s Day inspiration so you …
Statement Lighting for Every Room
I think when we talk about “statement lighting” we automatically think dining room chandelier. But today’s lighting designers have made it easy to envision statement lighting in every room of your home by varying shapes, sizes and finishes. A statement lighting piece can be the crowning jewel on the simplest decor. And if you haven’t …
Leap Year: How to Make the Most of the Extra Day
Did you know that it’s a leap year this year? That means an extra day this month — today! So, what should you do with the gift of an extra 24 hours? Here are some ideas. When I have some extra time, I try to DIY! There are tons of DIY projects you can do …
Laundry Room Inspiration
I love it when a research project coincides with a project I’m longing to tackle in my own home. I do a “Home Goals” list on my blog each year, and for the last three years my laundry room has been on that list. However, it always gets shoved aside to address more pressing issues …
Give Your Collectibles the Spotlight They Deserve
From buttons to tea cups, we all have that one guilty pleasure that we take pride in collecting. In the blink of an eye, however, those collections can go from story-telling novelties to a pile of tchotchkes. Your collectables deserve a spotlight. Give them the attention they deserve with these boast-worthy display ideas: Tableside Mixing …
10 Winter Wreaths to DIY
Once that holiday wreath comes down, I find myself scrambling for something fresh and “winter” to replace it. We can’t leave our front doors out in the cold and looking bare and forlorn, can we? After paying all the holiday bills I rarely want to spend money, so this year I sought out some festive …
5 Resources to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
Fox News recently published that nearly half of the U.S. population would make at least one New Year’s resolution this January. Topping the list were a familiar few: getting out of debt, getting in better shape and becoming a better person. However, according to a recent CBS News article, an estimated 36% of resolution makers …
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 …