This past weekend I spent time decorating the house for fall. This eventually led to changing artwork around. I swapped out the feather prints for a painting from my bedroom, and then realized other art needed swapping to create a cohesive flow. Long story short, it took most of the day just to decorate two…
Coastal style is relaxed and soothing, and it’s not just for the summer months either. You’ll love its casual appeal all year long in simple colors and mixed textures. Toss in a piece of driftwood or favorite seashell and you’re on your way to achieving the coastal style in your home. Let’s take a look…
We’re two weeks into summer and if you don’t have one yet, it’s not too late to get a wreath for your door. I gathered nine DIY summer wreath ideas along with a few links to purchase one if you don’t want to make your own. (This post contains affiliate links.) One of my…
July is just around the corner so I thought I’d share some inspiration on decorating with red, white, and blue in honor of our country’s upcoming birthday! I think it’s a fun look for the summer months. WARREN SHEETS DESIGN, INC. Red, white, and blue look crisp and clean in this nautical style family room….
Last night I was dreaming of how nice it would be to have my very own sleeping porch during the summer months to enjoy the evening breezes while dozing. A screened sleeping porch of course, so I don’t have to deal with mosquitoes and creepy crawlers! This cottage style sleeping porch reminds me of the…
Summer is flea market season and it extends well into fall. See how to turn your flea market finds into beautiful home decor that makes a visual impact! Photo by Adrienne DeRosa Flea markets always have an ample supply of vintage dishes like colorful Fiesta ware, vintage China, or classic white ironstone (my personal favorite)….
Do you decorate for 4th of July, beyond flying a flag on your front porch? If you love nostalgic Americana style, you likely have a home with a few patriotic home decor pieces. I’ve put together a collection of rooms in red, white, and blue that I think you’ll enjoy as our national holiday approaches….
Summer is my favorite season, hands down! The days are long, the sun is warm, and summer decorating is free and easy. Here’s 11 home decor ideas to freshen your home for this wonderful time of the year. If you’re feeling ambitious, consider painting your entryway a sunny yellow. Entries are generally smaller rooms so…
The past year I’ve been making changes to my home decor, opting for earthier tones inspired by nature. I’m adding more houseplants too, but there are other ways to bring the outdoors in. Here you’ll find 9 nature inspired decorating ideas! The first is an entryway lined with garden botanical wallpaper. A garden hat with…
Fashion and decorating trends always seem to repeat themselves – just like history. Lately I’ve noticed a lot more rattan furniture in my Instagram feed so I think it’s safe to say this decorating staple of the seventies is making a big comeback! Photo by Baer’s Furniture The return of rattan furniture isn’t relegated to…
When you live in an older home, you often struggle with decorating for modern living. A hundred years or more ago, houses were designed for a different lifestyle. Over the years I’ve learned to meet some of these challenges head on. Following are some of my favorite small space decorating solutions. Photo by KL Interiors…
My love for linen goes back many years when fresh out of college, I started working for a high-end women’s clothing store. Something about that organic looking fabric with natural slubs tugged at my heart strings. But clothing isn’t the only way to enjoy this wonderful fabric. Linen decorations look luxurious in the home, too…
An easy and economical way to amp up your home’s curb appeal is to paint your front door a bold color. Some people don’t want to take the risk, but if you don’t like it, you can always paint it again. Check out some of these fun colors that grace the entryway to homes across…
Turn on HGTV today and chances are you might see tiny homes being featured. Not too long ago, the housing trend was leaning toward McMansions and then around 2009 a movement toward small house living was launched. You’ve probably seen those tiny houses that are less than 500 square feet in size. While that’s a…
Are you a fan of painted floors? Most of my home’s flooring is painted. They’re made of pine wood which is softer than hardwood and can show grooves and such that might not always look good. Paint helps protect the pine and makes it more durable. Here’s some creative examples that I think you’ll enjoy….
Does anything give a call to warmer weather more than a pair of outdoor rocking chairs? Spending a bit of idle time rocking on the porch with a glass of lemonade or iced tea stirs up a nostalgic and simpler time. (This post contains affiliate links.) Photo by BraytonHughes Design Studios A pair of white…
