home design

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 …

Runway to Rugs: Four Must-Have Fall Prints

With all eyes on the catwalk, gorgeous prints, patterns, cozy layers, and fun textures have caught the attention of fashionistas all over the world this year. Bold, colorful and perfectly on pointe, Miu Miu, Vivienne Westwood, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Valentino and Saint Laurent are just a few of the designer labels that have brought refreshing …

Creating a Harvest Romance Tablescape

Creating a warm friendly holiday table can be very simple and can transform the mood of your dining experience in a very positive way. The romance tablescape creates just this and more. This room has a rustic feel so by adding these Faux cotton branches and pumpkins it really pulled in the “earthy feel.” These …

7 Ways Beautiful Fall Porches Can Transition through to Winter

As Halloween transitions to Thanksgiving in the US, what do you do with pumpkins or your other fall décor? How do you make it last as long as possible and still be attractive and appropriate to the season. 1.       Keep it Classic Elegance is timeless. This beautiful porch repeats the black from the front door …

Halloween Decorating Ideas

It’s almost here!  That spooky-ooky time of year that brings out the ghoul in us!  Halloween gives us that fun opportunity to decorate for a short period of time before turning our thoughts to the holidays.  You probably already have your pumpkins and mums, but you might need some fresh ideas to celebrate the fun …

Accent Pillows to Cozy Up Your Home

One of the easiest and least expensive ways to change your decor seasonally is to add in or change out accent pillows.  Any spot in your home that has a place to perch can benefit from accent pillows — not just your bedroom or living room, but also your porch, entry hall, and dining spaces.  …

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 …

Easy Dorm Room Decor: Memory Board

Starting your first semester of college and still not sure how to decorate your room? Dorm rooms are never fancy, and the walls definitely seem like they’re caving in. On top of that, you’re already feeling nostalgic about leaving home, friends and fam behind. No worries, we’re here to help with some easy decor ideas …

Luxurious Bedding

The cold weather has made me want to bury myself under the covers in a soft, warm bed.  So, today, let’s talk bedding. Not just any bedding, but luxe bedding. First, some basics: what should you look for in luxe bedding? What makes some sheets softer than others? Thread Count Thread count is defined as …

A Room of One’s Own (the Mom Cave)

When I was growing up, it was chic, even privileged,  to have a designated playroom.  A room set aside just for us kids to keep our toys corralled, spark imaginative play, and spread out.  Of course, our playroom of the 1970s looked nothing like the playrooms of today…       But nonetheless, it was …

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