Modern Mirrors: Get the Look
One of my favorite go-to decor pieces when I pull together a room is a good mirror. They allow light to move around a room, visually expand your spaces, and can add some serious style all at once. Traditional mirrors are easy to find and a safe choice when designing rooms in your home. But …
Children’s Play Room Overhaul with Mohawk Home
We are in the process of doing some updates at our church, which was originally established in 1835 but destroyed by a fire in 1955. The church was rebuilt and held services within a year of the fire. Fast forward to today, and we are in need of some dire decor updates. We have added air …
Color Showcase: Gray
Mark my words, gray is here to stay! Even as each new, trendy color is announced or introduced to the world, gray has become the new black – a staple in home décor, entertaining fashion and accessories. When it comes to fashion, gray can be matched, blended or layered with virtually any color on the …
Decorative DIY Sign
With springtime just around the corner, I have had the urge to spruce up some things around the house. While shopping (my favorite pastime) I keep noticing these cute wooden signs filling up the shelves in all sorts of stores. In an effort to try my hand at a DIY project, I decided to channel …
Five Reasons to Try Chalk Paint
My name is Heidi and I’m addicted to chalk paint. 🙂 I discovered chalk paint a little over two years ago and since then I’ve done close to fifty different projects using chalk paint. Chalk paint is not chalkboard paint, although its finish might allow it to function somewhat like chalkboard paint. While the name …
Classroom Revamp with a New Rug
I had a teacher friend recently ask me if I had any rug suggestions for her classroom. They had just renovated one of the older schools in our area and she was looking for a simple way to add some warmth to her room. Of course I had numerous ideas for her, but we finally …
Everyday Winter Mantel Ideas
With the holidays behind us, trees removed and ornaments packed away, the house can start to look empty and sad. But even though December has passed, you can still create a beautiful mantel vignette as a nod to winter, without a holiday feel. Here are a few ideas to decorate your mantel after the holidays, …
A Room of One’s Own (the Mom Cave)
When I was growing up, it was chic, even privileged, to have a designated playroom. A room set aside just for us kids to keep our toys corralled, spark imaginative play, and spread out. Of course, our playroom of the 1970s looked nothing like the playrooms of today… But nonetheless, it was a room of …
Planning an Inspiring Craft Space
One of my Home Goals this year is to carve out a crafting space for myself. Too often I’m spread out over the kitchen table, in the driveway or garage, or on the family room rug while I’m working on projects. It’s time, I think, for me to find a little space of my own. …
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. …