Natural, DIY Scents
Regardless of the season, having a fresh and vibrant smelling home is important to me. It changes up the feel of any room, don’t you agree? Scented candles are great, but I tend to go for less fabricated smells; and by using items already around the house, I can save a few $$. Here are …
Celebrate with Red, White, & Blue Desserts
Fourth of July is the perfect time to gather friends and family for food, fun, and fireworks. Keep your gathering festive by preparing a patriotic red, white, and blue dessert for your guests. There are loads of options for colorful desserts, so first decide how easy or involved your want your treat to be. If …
Ooh La La: The Parisian Bath
Bonjour! When I think of Paris style, I think of elegance. That elegance can take two forms: an elegant simplicity, like in this bath: Or elegant glamour, like in this one: So how can you create a Parisian retreat in your own bath? A clawfoot tub is classic Parisian style. Whether simply finished in all …
5 Ways to Use Antique Accents in Your Home
I have a life long love affair with antiques going on. Maybe because I was fortunate enough to grow up around antique pieces and items in our home that had been passed down through the generations. I am drawn to the dimension, personality, and sense of history that antique accents can lend to a space. …
Inspired Style: Trend Boards
Looking for the newest trends in design? Check Mohawk Home’s Inspiration Boards to stir your imagination and discover the perfect details to refresh your home. What’s your style? Crafted Modern Woodland Creatures Refinements Nouveau For more inspire-worthy ideas, check out Mohawk Home’s style boards (http://www.mohawkhome.com/inspiration-boards/) and Pinterest.
DIY Handmade Gifts for the Holidays
‘Tis the season, friends! Your budget and gift inspiration might be running low about now, so I’m here to share some amazing DIY handmade gifts to help you finish off your list. The blogosphere and Pinterest are loaded with creative ideas for gifts you can put together, many of them for only a few dollars. …
Lovely Outdoor Lighting for Longer Nights
It’s official, we’ve lost an entire hour of daylight. The trade off, however, is that we now get one more hour of cool, winter evenings to enjoy. My favorite! Why? Because this time of year for me brings a renewed love of my outdoor spaces… for family time, garden parties or simply lounging by the fire. …
World Series Boys Baseball Themed Room
I LOVE a good themed room! In case you missed my previous post on Kids themed rooms, check out Girls Fairytale Nursery and Boys Vintage Sports Nursery. So, as I looked to update my son’s room to be more “big boy,” I searched all over for boy’s room designs and themes. He finally settled on …
Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Inspiration
One of the best parts of fall is taking the family to a pumpkin patch and collecting heavy orange beauties to haul home and carve. If you’re looking for something a little different to try this year, check out these beautiful ideas! Before the weather gets too chilly, fill your fireplace with flame-carved pumpkins for …
Easy Candy Corn Treat
Fall always inspires me to get in the kitchen and whip up some tasty treats for my family and friends. I’m a huge fan of the combination of salty and sweet in my snacks and treats, so a couple of years ago, I experimented with some yumminess of both sorts and landed on this treat …