Decorating Secrets Revealed
Ever seen a great room in a decor magazine or show and wondered, “man, how do they make it look that good?” The answer is simple: trade secrets! Designers and decorators have written and rewritten the book on making their clients’ homes feel more comfortable and complete; and they all have go-to tricks that deliver …
Regal Purples
Seductive and deep, shades of purple from soft lilacs to regal amethysts are popping up everywhere. Traditionally associated with spirituality, wisdom, luxury and wealth, tones of purple will amp up any décor with sophisticated flair. Here are some great examples of rooms that incorporate shades of purple for just the right amount of intensity. Purple …
Let the trees in
Did you celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree? Don’t fret if you did not; I didn’t either….but only as a kindness to the trees. Let’s just say that a green thumb I do NOT have. However, I still appreciate a holiday that promotes the maintenance and planting of lush trees and greenery to help …
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… …
6 Hot Trends for Your Kitchen
Thinking about a kitchen makeover? Check out 6 hot trends in 2013… 1. Multi-colored cabinetry No need to settle on just one tone for your cabinets anymore! This year, try using a different color on your lower cabinets, or opt for a darker island to set it off against the rest of your kitchen. This …
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 …
How to create a colorful and family-friendly backyard using Pinterest as inspiration
It’s no secret that I turn to Pinterest for inspiration for many of my home and crafts projects, but I have yet to take that inspiration outdoors – even though I have a board properly named “backyard”. Now that spring is here, and the weather is nicer, the yard is calling my name. This year, …
Laundry Closets – moving on up!
Over the past few years, I have noticed the spaces allocated to laundry are getting smaller and moving up! Instead of dedicated laundry rooms in basements, many suburban and urban homes feature laundry closets, in upstairs hallways, just off master bedrooms, or bathrooms. Below are some tips to keep in mind when planning to upgrade …
Smart Steps for Planning a Baby Nursery
Pregnancy brings a lot of new emotions – mostly good, but some can be bad, too, especially when you find yourself crying over the wrong paint color. With hormones flying all over the place, what you think you like one minute might change in a matter of days… sometimes hours. That’s why I like to …
The Year’s “IT” Color: Emerald
As we begin a new year, I thought we’d chat about fresh color. Did you know that various companies make color predictions every year? And that each company predicts the “IT” color? A few of this year’s “IT” color predictions are: Emerald Green from Pantone Lemon Sorbet from Benjamin Moore Aloe from Sherwin-Williams Re-Blued from …