DIY Valentine Decor: Heart Canvas
Well, I caved a little on my “no decorating for Valentine’s Day” stance this year. I have always been a “seasonal” decorator, not one that decorates for every holiday on the calendar. You see, I had a vision. Does that ever happen to you? And my paint brushes were beckoning. So I got a little …
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 …
Showcasing Your Child’s Artwork
Back to school and the flood of papers and art projects has already begun! Your child will be bringing home some masterpieces this year and it’s time to rethink using the refrigerator as your only means of display. Creating a gallery space for your little Picasso’s works can be quite simple. Start by choosing a …
Art for Every Home Style
Searching for the perfect art piece for your home? The quest can be intimidating — so many different styles and price points! How do you know what’s right for your space? I’ll let you in on a little secret: there are no rules — only what appeals to you. That’s the thing about art — …
Weekend Project: FrogTape® Shape Tape Art
FrogTape is Fabulous! Have you ever used Frog Tape for painting? They now have FrogTape® Shape Tape™ and it comes in several different shapes, but my favorite is the chevron! It is SO super easy. Just cut the shaped tape the length you need. Paint a section of your project along the edges of the tape; …
Flea Market Finds & Style
One of my favorite things to do is prowl around a flea market or antique mall. You never know what treasures you might come across! I consider it a “green” way to shop and decorate my home by keeping items out of our landfills. And there is the financial savings you gain by scoring great …
Red, White and Beautiful: Flag Day-inspired Decor
This week we commemorate that star-spangled banner that waves proudly outside of schools, buildings and down-home front porches from one coast to the next. It’s Flag Day (tomorrow)! Source: Design by Artistic Designs for Living If you’re looking to bring a bit of patriotic flair to your abode, it’s time for a little red, white …
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… …
Easy decor with child’s masterpieces
When you have kids, their artwork becomes prized possessions to them — and you. When you find creative places to display their beautiful masterpieces around the house, you create a warm and inviting environment that the whole family can enjoy. But you don’t have to place paintings and drawings on the wall with tape anymore. …
Home buyers are bringing color back!
About 6 years ago, my company offered Color Consultations to home owners who struggled with white and unpainted walls. It was a great way to start a relationship with a potential design client and for the homeowner to ‘test’ out working with an interior designer. While our business is now focused primarily on home staging, …