Five Ways to Brighten For Spring
We’ve had so much cold weather this winter, I don’t think spring can get here soon enough! And I know I’m not alone in that feeling. Even though the days are still gray and chilly, I have a few tips to help you get your home ready to fully embrace those warmer days that are …
Beautiful Spring Gardens in 3 Easy Steps
Spring is officially here! That means it’s time to rediscover your garden and put those green-fingers to good use. Don’t know where to start? Try these 3 easy steps to a beautiful spring garden. 1. Expert knowledge at your finger tips If you’re new to the joys of gardening and eager to learn, or …
DIY Pastel Painted Eggs for Easter
Sometimes the best holiday decor is the simplest. While I don’t decorate for every holiday on the calendar, at Easter I love to incorporate a simple touch on my table or mantel. This year I had a dozen wooden eggs just calling my name. You can find these at any craft or hobby store. For …
Weekend Project: Refresh and Revive Your Dining Room
Spring is here! And just like how you put away your heavy sweaters and clothes when the mercury starts to rise, you can lighten and refresh your home as well. I know – you don’t have time to renovate or redecorate. I get that (as a mother, wife, and teacher). But, in just a weekend, …
Fresh Mint
Ahhh Spring! I hope you’ve gotten a taste of fresh air, warmer sunshine and budding blooms where you are, but if not, adding a touch of mint to your home will usher in the feeling of the new season. And bonus: you’ll be right on trend! Mint is coming on strong for Spring 2013, in …
DIY: Summertime Patio Lantern Hanger
Spring and summer’s perfect weather brings with it many opportunities to enjoy our outdoor living area. This is the story of how an antiquing trip led to the creation of an amazing lantern hanger to cozy up my patio. During a weekend trip to one of my favorite nurseries, Petals from the Past in Jemison, …
Spring Kitchen & Chicken!
Nothing says “spring time” more to me than fresh flowers and the smell of a bbq grilling some chicken. The moment the weather turns warm my family and I cannot wait to take a trip to our local home center to buy some flowers. I immediately plant them to instantly brighten up the exterior of …
Spring-ing Your Outdoors
Getting your outdoor space ready for spring is similar to the natural unfurling of the season. You ready your outdoor space in stages adding furniture and accessories gradually as the season progresses. You can also signal the start of spring in your outdoor space by altering your color palette and patterns in your space to …
Outdoor Rugs Make Springtime Cozy
As spring quickly approaches, I’m getting excited about more daylight hours and spending time outdoors. My favorite place at my home is the pergola space in my backyard. I love entertaining, chilling out in my backyard with friends, or just relaxing with a good book. I love the Terrace collection of outdoor rugs we make …