Monthly archives: April, 2016

Ten-Minute Organization, Room by Room

Spring cleaning and organizing, when taken as a whole, can be overwhelming. The thought of going through all of the closets and drawers, all of the papers and files, and all of the cabinets is daunting. But what if you broke down organizing your home into smaller bits? Room by room, a little bit at a time. Not …

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 …

Inspiration for your Porch Planters

I’m waiting for the pollen to die down here in Atlanta so I can get my front porch ready for the season, but I’ve been busy collecting inspiration in the meantime.  One of my favorite parts of outdoor decor is putting together container gardens.   Today I’ll be sharing some inspiring porch planters with you along …

Bring the Outdoors In

Spring is the perfect season to reassess your home decor and breathe new life into your spaces.  You have done your spring cleaning and organizing and are ready for a fresh approach.  So today I’m sharing some creative ways to bring the freshness of the outdoors into your home. Incorporate live elements.  Earlier this week …

Tips for Simple Spring Flower Arranging

With spring in full swing, I love the idea of bringing fresh flowers into the home.   But if you’re on Pinterest or Instagram, all those lovely floral arrangements can be intimidating.  I’ve learned that it’s best to keep it simple and inexpensive, so here are some ideas for you to do the same. Use the …

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 …