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  • DIY Fabric Bunting Banner

    A fabric bunting banner can be used in many different ways. It’s a versatile and fun DIY project that will give you more life and use as opposed to a paper bunting banner. I’ve made and seen these for use around the home as decoration (in playrooms, children’s bedrooms, home offices, living rooms, etc.) and …

    Creative DIY Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids

    Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, so that means it’s time to get creative with the kids to make Valentine’s Day cards that give a lasting impression. We made creative “cards” the past few years and the kids loved it as much as I did. They were able to get more involved with the process, help …

    DIY Winter Pinecone Table Setting

    I love hosting dinner parties during the cold winter months. There’s something about this time of year – even in Southern California – that makes a cozy dinner party feel that much more special. The Holidays are nice, but I always feel obligated to decorate and prepare the space and the mood with a Holiday …

    DIY- Chalk Board Kids Play Table

    I have a confession: I have an obsession with Magic Erasers. I use them on everything in our house from shoes, to windows, on our base boards, and on my kids play table. From Play-Doh to markers the Magic Eraser would clean it…but I over did it and soon the finish began to wear on …

    DIY-ing Your Rug

    When I get a home project idea in my head, I have to find THE perfect items to complete my design.  My living room has been a work in progress for some time.  (I’ve literally been searching for side tables for years!)  But at the present moment, I’m focused on replacing the area rug. My …

    DIY: Painting Wall Stripes the Fast Way — Time-saving Tips From a Lazy Girl !

    Do you have a very vanilla room in your home that’s painted a boring builder’s beige  and you’d like to add a little something extra?  Or maybe it is painted a bold color and you’d like to turn down the volume a little?  If so, this post is for you!  When I moved into my …

    DIY: Summertime Patio Lantern Hanger

    Spring and summer’s perfect weather brings with it many opportunities to enjoy our outdoor living area. This is the story of how an antiquing trip led to the creation of an amazing lantern hanger to cozy up my patio. During a weekend trip to one of my favorite nurseries, Petals from the Past in Jemison, …

    Mohawk Home’s Holiday Home Blog Tour 2020

    Welcome to the fourth annual Mohawk Home Holiday Home Tour! This year we partnered with four fabulous bloggers who festively decked their homes showcasing our rugs from Mohawk Home. Each with their own unique style and holiday spirit, these rooms range from rustic traditional decor to magical winter wonderlands. Keep scrolling to see how these …

    Slow the Holiday Hustle!

    Can you believe it’s almost the most magical time of year again?  Take one look at your local craft store and you’ll see the holiday season is already in full swing for retailers!  Before long, catchy carols will be back on the radio, traffic will begin to thicken and the familiar feeling of holiday hustle …

    Fall Porch Décor Ideas

    When it comes to favorite seasons, I’m a diehard autumn fan. From the pumpkin spice everything to the gorgeous colors of fall, the crunchy leaves beneath my feet and NOT being the one that has to rake them from my yard. Plus crisp, fresh air, Sunday afternoon football, pumpkin patch activities and apple picking, and …

    Farmhouse Décor Ideas for the Classroom

    It’s hard to believe that August is here and summer break is winding down! While my students are spending their last days soaking up sunshine beside the pool, at the beach, or enjoying a lazy day at the park, I’ve been busy readying my classroom for the exciting school year ahead. Like most teachers, I …

    Breakfast In Bed Ideas for Father’s Day

    My health conscious husband eats the same thing for breakfast every morning: 1 cup of oatmeal with an oversized mug of coffee, a splash of milk plus 1 tsp. of brown sugar. He has been eating this same breakfast every day since we first met fourteen year’s ago, and mixes things up on alternating weekends …

    Mother’s Day Picnic Ideas

    When I imagine planning the perfect Mother’s Day picnic, I think about soft, checkered blankets and wicker baskets bursting with delicious adult and kid friendly fare. I envision myself lying down with our kids and staring up at the sky, debating whether the clouds are shaped like rabbits or birds, while our puppy digs up …

    Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

    If your children are anything like mine, they are counting down the days until summer! We made a sticker chart since everyone is so excited that the school year is about to come to a close, and each night before bed they get to add another sticker to the chart as we cross off another …

    Mohawk Home Spring Home Blog Tour

    Our second annual Mohawk Home Spring Home Blog Tour brought out the boldest, brightest, and best from our world-class group of interior design bloggers. Our bloggers put together a spring breakfast room and whimsical porch refresh, vibrant master bedroom upgrade and floral dining room redo, plus a minimal living room redesign and a bright and …

    Crowd Pleasing Brunches

    Spring has finally sprung and warmer weekends are on the horizon! Sure, brunches happen all year long but spring is when brunch season really shines. Looking at your calendar, you’ll quickly notice that the next eight to twelve weekends are full of brunch celebrations. From Easter to Mother’s Day and your best friend’s baby shower …

    New Year, New Rug

    It’s resolution season. It’s also cold & flu season. And winter doldrums/depression season. The broken resolutions, the runny noses, the frigid air and a house that likely feels a bit empty after all the holiday decor is gone…mix them together, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a case of the winter blahs and blues. …

    Decorating Resolutions for the New Year

    This week many of us will be crafting our goals for 2019 and mine will include decorating resolutions for my home.  While the home decor resolutions in the past have included routine updates and upgrades that need to happen, this year I am branching out and challenging myself in a few new ways when it …

    Neutral Farmhouse Holiday Home Decor

    Simple, classic and oh-so-cozy, neutral farmhouse holiday home decor is on the rise this Christmas. Mohawk Home is pleased to team up with our partners at Overstock and blogger Sarah Wagner at Dreaming of Homemaking to showcase this gorgeous farmhouse dining room, all decked out for the season!     Mastering farmhouse style is all …

    Creating a Cozy Home

    It’s almost here!  Can you feel a twinge of autumn in the air?  We are just now having some cooler mornings and breezy afternoons and I can almost feel it!  This year I am more than ready for fall and have been busy working on some fresh fall decor for my home.  But there are …