Southern Traditions to Keep Alive
I live in Atlanta and grew up in Memphis, so I was raised on some Southern home traditions. Known for being friendly and living at a slower pace, the South has some traditions that are worth saving. Here are my favorite Southern traditions to keep alive: The Front Porch. Did you know that there is …
Five Ways to Add Personality to Bath Décor
Our master bathroom is beige, beige, and more beige. When we moved in, it had no personality at all – not exactly something that would wake you up first thing in the morning! But by adding some color and some funky accessories, I turned our boring bathroom into something a bit more fun. Here are …
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 …
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 …
Seasonal Decor on a Budget
Honestly, I have a love-hate relationship with Pinterest. On the one hand, I love getting new ideas for home decor and recipes. On the other hand, I see these beautifully decorated rooms and think about how much it must cost to fully decorate them. The solution? Figure out how to get the same look on a …
Harvest Elegance and Inspiring Farmhouse Touches
I love this time of year…the weather is cool, the air is crisp, and the leaves are turning beautiful, fiery colors. We start thinking about pumpkins, apples, and other fruits of the harvest. Here are ways to include harvest-inspired decor and farmhouse touches in your space. Galvanized pails hung with burlap give a farmhouse feel. …
Five Tips to a More Efficient, Organized, and Pleasant Kitchen
To me, an organized kitchen is a pleasant kitchen! But getting organized is no small feat. When we moved last year, we went from a huge kitchen to the smaller kitchen pictured above. I love our kitchen – even if it is smaller – but having a smaller kitchen means I have to be more deliberate …
How to Get the Look: Industrial Chic
I love industrial style and design. Basically, “industrial” style or design means mixing woods, which are usually stained or aged, with metals and neutral colors. Industrial style was born of – you guessed it – industry! It reflects the metals of gears and factories and the wood of old doors and walls. The patinas in …
Designing for Both Sexes
Remember that show “Designing for the Sexes”? Every week, the host would talk to a couple who was stuck in a decorating dilemma. The woman wanted one thing; the man wanted another. By the end of the episode, he had a design that both could love. So, how did he do that? How can you …
Farmhouse Style: How to Get the Look
Farmhouse style is popular in home decor right now. Its simplicity and mix of textures and materials is appealing, even if you don’t live on a farm. Want to incorporate farmhouse style in your home? Here’s how to get the look: For a farmhouse look, combine neutral colors with wood and metal. In farmhouse style …