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! …
DIY Tulle Valentine’s Day Wreath
During the fall one of my more creative friends crafted this Harvest Wreath. She is so crafty!! Check out her Esty store. This project has been lingering in the back of my mind every since I saw it – thinking, “I could totally take this on!” Valentine’s Day presented the perfect opportunity and, turs out, …
Lovely Outdoor Lighting for Longer Nights
It’s official, we’ve lost an entire hour of daylight. The trade off, however, is that we now get one more hour of cool, winter evenings to enjoy. My favorite! Why? Because this time of year for me brings a renewed love of my outdoor spaces… for family time, garden parties or simply lounging by the fire. …
Drab to Fab Patio Makeover!
Who wants to see a one-step patio makeover? This patio in Los Angeles was in dire need of a makeover. The patio furniture was looking good but the painted flooring and existing rug had seen its better days. All it took was this new Outdoor rug- Herringbone-Ginko to spruce up the space! I think it’s …
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 …
Outdoor Bliss Part Deaux!
Today is the first day of summer! What better way to welcome it than to embrace your outdoor space as an extension of your home! We have found some gorgeous outdoor spaces with these gorgeous Outdoor rugs. They define space when there aren’t walls and add dramatic pops of color to a subdued background. These …
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 …
Summer-Ready Outdoors Makeover
We love our home and after a particularly brutal winter, it was looking seriously unloved! Once the weather started to get nice we set off on our journey to give our home’s exterior some serious TLC. The goal was to once again reclaim our much beloved (and used) outdoor living space. 1. First we had …
Hot Patio Trends for 2013
Finally, summer is here! It’s official, even if the calendar might disagree. It’s time to move outdoors, sweat a little, soak up the sunshine, swat a few mosquitos and breathe the fresh air! If your summertime plans include backyard fun, it might be time to spruce up your space with these patio trends for 2013. …