Color Showcase: Winter Whites
The chill of fall and winter is setting in and in perusing colors suitable to the season, I am drawn to what we like to call “winter white.” But the more I looked, the more curious I became about what exactly is winter white? I found all sorts of references to the color of sheep’s …
Holly Berry Tablescape for Christmas
I don’t know about you, but at my house eating is just as important as the presents come Christmas Day! My Momma always taught me presentation is important. For yourself, your gifts, and your dining room. A lot of things have changed since Momma hosted Christmas at her house. She and I don’t exactly share …
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 …
Crazy for Houndstooth
Not only a favorite of mine but also one of designer’s most timeless go-tos, one classic pattern continues to make major appearances in fashion and home décor year after year. I’m referring, of course, to none other than the ever-stylish Houndstooth, otherwise known as Chevron’s classy, older sister. It’s true that houndstooth has made an …
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. …
Integrating Pet-Friendly Decor in Your Home
Our family includes two dogs. We have a 12-year-old yellow labrador retriever and an 8-year-old golden retriever. As you can probably imagine, our home is often filled with dog hair and dog toys. Because we love our pups, we try to make our home as pet-friendly as possible, while still maintaining our home’s style. Here …
Coastal-Inspired Decor
For many people, summer is the perfect opportunity to flock to the beach! Whether or not it’s in your schedule this year, you can find a way to bring a little of the beachy feel into your own home. Here’s a bit of coastal inspiration, and a few tips to make your home feel fresh, …
Extending Our Living Space Outdoors
I’m outdoorsy…in the fact that I like to sit outside and eat, read, watch my kids play, or drink wine. When the weather is nice, I almost can’t bear to stay inside. I wanted a nice bug free area to eat meals and visit with friends. So the first thing we did when we moved …
Going Green: Eco-Friendly Decor Choices
Happy Earth Day! We’ve come a long way in our environmental awareness, whether it’s how we conduct our business, the car we drive, the light bulbs we use, or what we feed our families. However, it’s clear much more can be done to protect our planet and I think we’d all love to do more. …
Inspiring Shades of Juicy Sorbet
Spring has been a long time coming this year and every spring I feel the urge to add some bright color into my home decor. But here’s a decor confession: I have commitment issues when it comes to bright color. It’s as if we have a love-hate relationship. Right now we’re in a “love” phase… …