Living with Color
Farmhouse style has been all the rage lately. Its signature colors are beige, white, and other light neutrals. But what if you prefer something more colorful? Injecting color into the rooms of your home changes not only the look of the room, but can even change your mood! Here’s how to add color to …
Curb Appeal: Tips and Tricks
As summer winds down and cooler temperatures are, hopefully, on the way, it’s time to think about fall planting and yard work. This summer was just too hot for our plants to do well, so I’m looking forward to adding new plants and flowers to our yard for the fall. Of course, getting that perfect …
Get Your Dream Kitchen on a Budget
When Mohawk Home asked me to write a post about how to get your dream kitchen on a budget, I was beyond excited! I have now renovated two kitchens – one, a full-scale renovation; one, a minor renovation – on a budget. I can tell you from these experiences that, while challenging, you can get the …
Ten Commandments of Cast Iron Care
I love my cast iron skillet. You can cook nearly anything in it, and cast iron is pretty much indestructible. Cast iron is definitely one of those things where, if you take care of it, it will take care of you and last a lifetime and more. Caring for cast iron can be a bit tricky, …
Decorating with Upcycled or Repurposed Salvaged Items
I love decorating with upcycled or repurposed salvaged items, for a number of reasons. First, I love the patina and history of older materials. They have a character from their age and the little dirt and rust on them. Second, they are usually well made – often more well made than newer items. Third, reusing salvaged …
Adding Drama to Your Space with the Right Chandelier
The right lighting can make all the difference in a room. We’ve all seen those rooms with a light fixture or chandelier that’s too small or just dated. Adding drama to your space with the right chandelier is easy. Here are some examples for any design style. Modern Chandeliers Without the chandelier in this …
Sunroom Inspiration
A sunroom is a welcome bonus room in a home. They usually have walls of windows and plenty of natural light, providing a comfortable place to relax. But often, homeowners aren’t sure how to decorate them or how to use them, and they turn into storage rooms or are decorated with a hodgepodge of leftover furniture and …
Organization Solutions Checklist
It’s summer and, at our house, it’s a time when we clean out drawers and closets and get organized! I prefer organizing our home during the summer because it’s a great time to evaluate what we used during the school year, what clothes fit and what we’ve outgrown. So, when you decide it’s time to get …
How to Host a Biscuit Bar
Want a fun and easy idea for a party or brunch? Host a biscuit bar! I love meals like this, because everyone can make something that they will enjoy! For our biscuit bar, I went with a more traditional breakfast spread. I served: Biscuits, of course. To make this meal even easier, use store-bought biscuit …
Ten-Minute Organization, Room by Room
Spring cleaning and organizing, when taken as a whole, can be overwhelming. The thought of going through all of the closets and drawers, all of the papers and files, and all of the cabinets is daunting. But what if you broke down organizing your home into smaller bits? Room by room, a little bit at a time. Not …