Curb Appeal: Tips and Tricks
As summer winds down and cooler temperatures are, hopefully, on the way, it’s time to think about fall planting and yard work. This summer was just too hot for our plants to do well, so I’m looking forward to adding new plants and flowers to our yard for the fall. Of course, getting that perfect …
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 …
Making the Most of Your Home’s Natural Light
Natural light not only brightens a space, but it has health benefits as well. Natural light can improve your mood and even give you a boost of energy! So, how do you maximize the benefit of natural lighting in your home? I’ve got some tips for making the most of your home’s natural light. Use …
Easy Paint Project
I seriously love a good paint project. Over the years I have tackled the simplest projects with a can of spray paint and some more involved projects that almost did me in. But by far the easiest paint project with the biggest impact was my brick fireplace. I have lived in this house for 19 …
Kitchen Decor Trends to Watch
A full-blown kitchen remodel is often out of reach. But a kitchen update is a simpler undertaking and can make a big impact. We all know that trends in decor can shift quickly, but today I’m sharing some for your kitchen that should have some staying power. Two tone cabinets. The colored kitchen cabinet trend …
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 …
Five Ways to Add Personality to Bath Décor
Our master bathroom is beige, beige, and more beige. When we moved in, it had no personality at all – not exactly something that would wake you up first thing in the morning! But by adding some color and some funky accessories, I turned our boring bathroom into something a bit more fun. Here are …
Laundry Room Inspiration
I love it when a research project coincides with a project I’m longing to tackle in my own home. I do a “Home Goals” list on my blog each year, and for the last three years my laundry room has been on that list. However, it always gets shoved aside to address more pressing issues …
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 …