Cool & Casual Decorating
When I think about cool and casual decorating, I think crisp whites, calming blues, light greens, airy neutrals. It means gauzy fabrics and cotton or linen slipcovers. In the heat of the summer, these cool tones feel relaxing and cozy. Here are some ways to bring cool and casual decorating into your space. This room …
Color Showcase: Greens for Summer
Sweet summertime! It’s a wonderful opportunity to freshen up your decor for the season and I love to do this with shades of green. Green is a color that can function as a neutral or be a vibrant accent color — and that flexibility makes it a “go to” color year after year, season after …
Ten Creative Cupcakes to Welcome Summer
Summer is ripe with celebrations of all kinds — wedding showers, end-of-school parties, graduation celebrations, Fourth of July, and pool parties galore. I host more than my fair share of gatherings during this busy season, so spare me the cake cutting! One of my favorite sweet treats to offer my guests when I’m entertaining is a …
Turn Heads with Shades of Blush
Hot on the runway and so cool in home design, all things pink are taking the world by storm this season. Creamy corals and romantic shades of blush pair perfectly with soft grays and vibrant rain forest green—making them the obvious choices for Better Homes and Gardens’ 2015 Color Palette of the year! Naïve peach …
Spring Brunch for Mother’s Day
I am a mom and, to me, the best part of Mother’s Day is not having to cook! My kids and husband usually make me breakfast, so I make sure they have easy-to-follow recipes that are a little fancy! If you want something beyond toast, here are some great recipes for a spring brunch – for …
Green with Envy (Smoothies)
To be candid, the first time my friend told me she’d “tossed a handful of spinach” into the chocolate breakfast smoothie she was sipping… I grimaced. “There’s spinach… in there? How are you drinking that?” I inquired, wrinkling my nose with suspicion that she either had incredible willpower or no taste buds. “You really can’t …
Happy Mood Makeover
Color has been shown to affect mood. For example, yellow is associated with feelings of warmth and cheerfulness; green, with nature and tranquility; orange, with excitement and energy. So, if you want to create a happy mood in your home, infusing it with colors associated with feelings of happiness is the way to go. Here …
Not Your Grandmother’s Floral Decor
This is the time of year you see them everywhere — fashion, paper goods, home decor. Fresh florals are everywhere you look but how do you incorporate them into your decor without it looking stuffy? Let’s take a peek at some fresh approaches to florals in decor. Wallpaper is making a comeback. And these fresh …
Four Home Decorating Trends for Spring
1. Pastels with Edge Sorry, Steel Magnolias fans, but “blush” and “bashful” are getting a vibrant new edge in 2015! Pairing soft babydoll hues with bright pops of color will result in creating real wow-factor and freshness to your home. Add tiny touches of neon or bright décor for an even more modern look. We …
Fresh Spring Desserts
When spring arrives, I want to eat lighter. Not just fewer calories, but lighter in flavor, reflecting the bounty of the season. Bright lemon, sweet strawberries, beautiful blueberries – this is when those fruits taste best! Here are some desserts that showcase these fresh spring flavors. For bright lemon flavor, check out this yummy lemon cream pie …