Design Ideas

Country Kitchen Décor Ideas

The kitchen is the place to be in my family! All major discussions (good and bad) happen here. It’s the place that homework and craft projects are completed, where neighbors stop in for a visit, and where we all pitch in to whip up family dinner together. Much more than meals are made here—it’s home …

Bring the Outdoors In

Spring is the perfect season to reassess your home decor and breathe new life into your spaces.  You have done your spring cleaning and organizing and are ready for a fresh approach.  So today I’m sharing some creative ways to bring the freshness of the outdoors into your home. Incorporate live elements.  Earlier this week …

Serene Bed and Bath Colors for a Spa Feel

It’s been a long day. Traffic was awful, work was crazy, and all you want to do is kick off your shoes and relax. What if you decorated your bedroom or bathroom to feel like a spa? You know, in colors and textures that make you instantly feel at ease? Here are some suggestions for serene …

Cut Clutter with Shower Curtain Hooks

The closet is notoriously one of the home’s toughest terrains to keep tidy.  It’s no secret this clutter culprit can quickly become a catch all, concealing both clothing and chaos behind its closed doors.  While a complete closet overhaul can be time consuming and expensive, there’s a smart and savvy solution hidden at your local …

Five Fashion Forward & Frugal Finds

While the words ‘fashion forward’ and ‘frugal’ aren’t typically seen side by side, Mohawk Home and Overstock.com are proving it is possible to have your cake and eat it too… at least in terms of home decor! As flooring accounts for roughly 30% of a room’s color, you can make a serious style statement in …

Instant Heirlooms

When preparing for this post, I started thinking about what exactly is an heirloom?  Oxford Dictionaries defines “heirloom” as “a valuable object that has belonged to a family for generations.”  That’s a tall order in today’s world!  I think you could go on and debate the word “valuable” in that definition — what creates value …

Lake House Design

Nothing says summertime like a getaway to the lake.  Lake times are all about relaxing, enjoying the view and outdoor activities, and time with the people you care about.  We are blessed to have family members that share their lake house with us, and we’ve created many memories by the water.  So to me, lake …

Carve Out Your “Happy Place”

If you find yourself longing for a little “happy place” to call your own you have come to the right place.  Not every home can accommodate separate spaces to which one can retreat, but it is possible to carve out a little space that makes you happy.  Here are some creative ideas of just how …

Cool & Casual Decorating

When I think about cool and casual decorating, I think crisp whites, calming blues, light greens, airy neutrals. It means gauzy fabrics and cotton or linen slipcovers. In the heat of the summer, these cool tones feel relaxing and cozy. Here are some ways to bring cool and casual decorating into your space. This room …

Ideas for a Fun and Comfortable Family Room

Our family room is always a hub of activity. We watch TV and movies there, read there, and play games there. So it has to be comfortable. Here are some ideas for a fun and comfortable family room for your home. 1. Create a soft place to land. The family room should be cozy and …

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