decor ideas

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 …

Modern Mirrors: Get the Look

One of my favorite go-to decor pieces when I pull together a room is a good mirror.   They allow light to move around a room, visually expand your spaces, and can add some serious style all at once.  Traditional mirrors are easy to find and a safe choice when designing rooms in your home.  But …

DIY Simple Spring Wreath

Spring is here! After the snow and ice of this winter we welcome spring with open arms. Do you struggle with door decor between Valentine’s Day and Easter? The pink and red hearts must come down… but still a little early for bunnies and Easter Eggs. I’ve found a simple, frugal, spring solution for you! …

DIY Ideas for an Eclectic Nursery

For my fourth and final nursery I wanted it to be something unique, something special, but more than just a store-bought theme. I desired a personal touch based on my emotions, feelings and the items that I gravitated towards during my pregnancy. Which is likely why it took me so long to finally complete the …

Train Bedroom for Kids

My four and five-year-old boys share a room – one has a slight obsession with trains, the other is into anything and everything “boy”. Because of their personalities, a train bedroom isn’t a farfetched reality to please them both. But knowing that they grow and change rather quickly, I decided to create a room that …

Fresh Ideas for Small Spaces

In my house, I’ve found that small spaces can either be extremely easy or extremely difficult to “freshen up” with a changing seasons, a change in my mood or out of necessity. In smaller rooms, the large furniture pieces remain a constant (and usually in the same spot), but I don’t let that discourage me …

Everyday Winter Mantel Ideas

With the holidays behind us, trees removed and ornaments packed away, the house can start to look empty and sad. But even though December has passed, you can still create a beautiful mantel vignette as a nod to winter, without a holiday feel. Here are a few ideas to decorate your mantel after the holidays, …

Rustic Pine Holiday Table

Rustic is one of my many styles, and this Rustic Pine dining room setting has the perfect amount of class and rustic charm all rolled into one.     Would you like to recreate this look for your own dining space? It all starts with the table! Weathered and distressed, this gorgeous table is perfect for …

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 …

      2   of   4