Distressed Painting for Any DIY Level
I am currently in LOVE the distressed/vintage/aged look of things these days. Doesn’t matter what it is – from dressers and buffets to photo frames and magazine baskets. I am totally and undeniably addicted to Pinterest and have tons of favorite craft and DIY blogs that I follow on a daily basis. There is one problem – …
Black: Design on the “Dark Side”
From the starless skies of an urban landscape to the menacing raven in Edgar Allen Poe’s famous poem, the color black inspires vivid thoughts and emotions. And I, for one, am obsessed with it! This shade immortalized the characteristics of classic and cool with the iconic “little black dress” and the rebellious black leather jacket. …
A Room of One’s Own (the Mom Cave)
When I was growing up, it was chic, even privileged, to have a designated playroom. A room set aside just for us kids to keep our toys corralled, spark imaginative play, and spread out. Of course, our playroom of the 1970s looked nothing like the playrooms of today… But nonetheless, it was a room of …
Drab to Fab Patio Makeover!
Who wants to see a one-step patio makeover? This patio in Los Angeles was in dire need of a makeover. The patio furniture was looking good but the painted flooring and existing rug had seen its better days. All it took was this new Outdoor rug- Herringbone-Ginko to spruce up the space! I think it’s …
Labor Day Sweetness for Any Shindig
What will you be celebrating this Labor Day? Probably the most versatile of holidays, Labor Day really does offer something for everyone. Whether you’re kicking off the Fall season, planning a summer sendoff, kick starting Fall football or simply supporting the American labor movement, chances are Labor Day has the celebration for you! Leaving us …
Planning an Inspiring Craft Space
One of my Home Goals this year is to carve out a crafting space for myself. Too often I’m spread out over the kitchen table, in the driveway or garage, or on the family room rug while I’m working on projects. It’s time, I think, for me to find a little space of my own. …
Make Something Old New Again: 5 Fun & Easy Upcycling Ideas
Do you stop the car when you see a pile of old windows in someone’s trash heap? Do you visit salvage yards to find a door to turn into something cool? If so, you already know the fun and joy of upcycling! Upcycling simply means taking something old and making it new and beautiful again. …
DIY Herb Container Garden
I’ve been longing for a garden for quite some time now. There’s nothing like eating fresh from the garden, especially in the summer time! Alas, our yard isn’t conducive to creating a vegetable or herb garden. But we do have a sunny back deck just off our kitchen, so I decided a container garden was …
Four Things to Remember for Celebrating the Fourth
It’s almost upon us! That mid-summer holiday we love to celebrate with family and friends — the Fourth of July. To keep your entertaining simple and enjoyable, here are four things to think about as you plan your celebration. 1. Festive decorations. These are simple ways to up the festive factor for your gathering. Notice …
Gift Ideas for Mom
Mother’s Day always sneaks up on me a bit — something to do with the end-of-school craziness. I often end up scratching my head over gifts and thinking I can always resort to flowers, right? And my mom happens to love getting flowers, but I really prefer to take a more personal road with Mother’s …