Design & Style

7 Ways Beautiful Fall Porches Can Transition through to Winter

As Halloween transitions to Thanksgiving in the US, what do you do with pumpkins or your other fall décor? How do you make it last as long as possible and still be attractive and appropriate to the season. 1.       Keep it Classic Elegance is timeless. This beautiful porch repeats the black from the front door …

Halloween Decorating Ideas

It’s almost here!  That spooky-ooky time of year that brings out the ghoul in us!  Halloween gives us that fun opportunity to decorate for a short period of time before turning our thoughts to the holidays.  You probably already have your pumpkins and mums, but you might need some fresh ideas to celebrate the fun …

Antique Finds and Where to Get Them Online

As much as I love sleek, modern home décor, there is nothing like a classic antique piece to bring a room to life and give it some character. In my home, you’ll find showcased timeless pieces like my grandmother’s crystal vase or our newly acquired kitchen cupboard from the 1800s. I am always on the …

Update Your Bath on a Budget

Think you have to spend tens of thousands of dollars to update your bathroom? Think again! With even a small budget, you can transform the look of your bathroom! Add a Tile Backsplash An easy way to add some color in your bathroom is to tile the sink’s backsplash. You don’t have to tile the whole wall; …

Cooking It Up with the Kiddos

Some of my most cherished memories from childhood include holiday baking and decorating cookies with my grandmother and cousins. The kitchen has always been the hub or the heart of the home in my family. So, it was only natural that I became curious about the flurry of culinary activity that unfolded in that particular …

Accent Pillows to Cozy Up Your Home

One of the easiest and least expensive ways to change your decor seasonally is to add in or change out accent pillows.  Any spot in your home that has a place to perch can benefit from accent pillows — not just your bedroom or living room, but also your porch, entry hall, and dining spaces.  …

Color Showcase – Orange

Orange is a tricky color to use in your home decor. It’s bold, it’s bright, but it’s also warm. And this is the time of year when we want to add fall colors to our home: rich browns, golden yellows, and bright oranges. Sure, you could just add some pumpkins to your home to add …

Create a Homework Station for Your Child

Do your kids grouse about doing their homework? Here are some ways to give them a stylish and functional homework station they’ll love to use! If you have the room for it, designate a space only for homework: What kid wouldn’t love having a colorful, bright space like this? Of course, not all of us …

Coffee Tables to Revamp Your Living Room

Changing just one piece in a room can change the look of the entire room – especially when that piece is as central – literally – to that room as a coffee table.     The coffee table is where we put our feet and our drinks. We use it to store books and movies …

Showcasing Your Child’s Artwork

Back to school and the flood of papers and art projects has already begun!  Your child will be bringing home some masterpieces this year and it’s time to rethink using the refrigerator as your only means of display. Creating a gallery space for your little Picasso’s works can be quite simple.  Start by choosing a …

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