Atlanta Home Refresh Part Two: Foyer and Living Room Edition
Recently, my mom, Lori Allen, owner of Bridals by Lori and star of Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, has been focused on redesigning her home one room at a time with the help of interior designer, Courtney Myers. A breast cancer survivor, she feels redesigning her home represents her second chance at life. We …
Mohawk Home’s Holiday Home Tour Recap
We’re excited about our inaugural Mohawk Home Holiday Home Tour, which featured stunning holiday décor in a variety of styles and designs from influencers and bloggers across the country. We were simply blown away by all of these amazing holiday creations. From Washington state to Washington D.C., these curators of gorgeous holiday homes showcased their unique …
A DIY (Dress-It-Yourself) Hot Dog Bar for July 4th
Not sure what to have at your 4th of July cookout? Tired of the same old burgers? Try a DIY (Dress-It-Yourself) Hot Dog Bar! For our hot dog bar, I grilled organic, uncured, all-beef hot dogs and sweet Italian sausages. You could include kielbasa, veggie dogs, chicken sausages – anything! I also served both whole …
Favorite Outdoor Furniture Trends
Warm spring temperatures mean that summer is right around the corner. Are you ready to update your outdoor space for summer? Here are my favorite outdoor furniture trends this year: Taking the indoors out. Mohawk Home Tofino Chevron Indoor/Outdoor Rug from the Oasis Collection Outdoor furniture used to consist of metal and plastic chairs. …
Eight Ways to Create a Cozy Guest Room
Next week is Thanksgiving and I am hard at work creating a cozy guest room for my out-of-town guests. A chill is in the air and I want my guest space to feel as warm and welcoming as possible! Since I know I’m not alone I’m sharing eight ways to capture that cozy feeling in …
Ten Holiday Housekeeping Hacks
A messy home, impromptu guests and a daunting to do list of chores can kill the holiday spirit faster than a sold out sign on Black Friday. Keep your sanity and housework in check this holiday season with our list of ten smart solution housekeeping hacks. Swap your cleaning gloves for a pair of mittens …
Dinner Table Crafts to Keep ‘Em Busy
The holidays are fast approaching so it’s a good idea to get a plan in place! If you have children and family members on your guest list, the kitchen can become crowded and hectic. Why not consider some simple dinner table crafts and activities to keep them occupied while you ready the feast? Today I’m …
Cinco de Mayo!!
Ever since the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over French forces during the 1862 Battle of Puebla, the fifth of May has served as a celebration of Mexican heritage and a welcomed excuse to party! In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is often confused with Mexican Independence Day, which is actually observed on September 16th. …
Top Picks for Easter Entertainment
Dying eggs is one of my family’s favorite Easter time traditions! We can hardly wait to see the finished product after dipping, striping and sometimes even sprinkling them with glitter. (Oh my!) In addition to participating in this long-standing tradition, my daughter and I have caught a case of spring fever and are excited to …
Favorite Passover Recipes
Passover is one of my favorite holidays. First, I love all the food involved: chicken soup with my mother’s matzo ball recipe, brisket and roasted veggies, charoses, and even gefilte fish with lots and lots of horseradish. The food tastes comforting to me and it’s always fresh and delicious. But I also love what the seder, …