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Statement Lighting for Every Room

I think when we talk about “statement lighting” we automatically think dining room chandelier.  But today’s lighting designers have made it easy to envision statement lighting in every room of your home by varying shapes, sizes and finishes.  A statement lighting piece can be the crowning jewel on the simplest decor.  And if you haven’t …

Cozy Winter Spaces

The holiday decor is packed away, most of us are experiencing cold weather now, and winter is in full swing.  It’s time to “cozy up” your spaces to help you and your family through the winter chill!  My favorite winter decor embraces three key elements no matter which room in your home you’re working on.  …

Splurge-worthy Items for Your Home

We spend a lot of time online talking about how to save money when decorating our homes.  There are hundreds of blogs about how to DIY expensive looks or find the same look for less, right?  But I believe there are certain aspects of home decor that it’s okay to splurge on… after all, our …

Make Your Dining Room Grand

The holidays are coming – time to host family and friends, often for a big meal. Is your dining room ready to handle the guests? Want to spice it up a bit? Here are some tips for making your dining room feel grand. Light It Up Because the light fixture in the dining room hangs …

Five Ways to Update Your Outdoor Space

I am ready for fall – cooler temperatures, less humidity, and crisp breezes. To get ready for fall, I want to spruce up my porch, so that I can enjoy the fall temperatures. Here are five easy and inexpensive ways to update your outdoor space. 1. Pillows New outdoor pillows add pops of color to an …

Lighting for Every Room

One of the most important considerations when creating a functional comfortable space is lighting.  Lighting not only illuminates our space for functional purposes, it can also set the tone for the feel of a space.  If I were to give only one piece of advice when considering your lighting it would be this:  use layers. …