12 Tips for Mudroom Organization
While a formal entry is the place for a proper console table, a decorative mirror, a pile of artfully arranged books and a stylish tray for engraved invitations flanked by a pair of colorful table...
View ArticleSoothing Color Palettes for Small Spaces
Hi all and happy 2013! Given that the new year is about fresh starts and all, I'm going to be focusing my posts here on style and design tips for small spaces I've certainly done enough of it,...
View ArticleUsing Neutrals: Caramel Colored Decor
Caramel colored decor is sumptuously rich and delicious. It looks like how it might taste if it were edible and believe me, my current post-holiday diet is starting to make me hallucinate. Caramel,...
View ArticleBedroom Lighting Basics for a Home Decor Refresh
Welcome back for another week of Back to Basics lighting lessons! Today I'm turning my attention to bedroom lighting basics, where proper illumination is key for creating a relaxing mood. Soft and...
View Article2013 Color Trends
You can all finally relax because the 2013 Color Trends are out! Now, I know these color trends seem to be designed for fashion, but fashion and home design are truly linked and let’s face it, if...
View ArticleStart 2013 Off with an Organized Home
If the image of the meticulously organized home above makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, you are not alone! There are only a handful of instances throughout the year that we subconsciously find...
View ArticleInspired by Pink and Red Lighting
With Valentine's Day coming up, I can't get reds and pinks off my mind. There is so much inspiration floating around to inspire a pop of red or pink in your space — from a tufted ottoman to a suzani...
View ArticleFour Unique Window Treatments
I think that window treatments are a lot like jewelry.Some are subtle and serene. Some are simple and classic. And some are colorful and full-of-life. I'm an over-the-top jewelry wearer. I never met a...
View ArticleBathroom Lighting Basics for a Home Decor Refresh
January has been Back to Basics month. We've covered the fundamentals of lighting in every room of the home and we've saved the best for last: the bathroom. Lighting basics in this space are essential,...
View ArticleClassic Globe Lighting, Reinvented
Forget thinking that classic globe lighting is only for fans of the 1970s. True, it was a huge trend, but that trend has become a mainstay for current contemporary interior design.Modern lighting is...
View Article4 Pink and Navy Rooms Done Right
Sometimes you see a room, or an outfit, and think, "I never would have put those colors together." I admit to not having been a huge fan of pink and navy rooms, but it's definitely grown on me. When...
View ArticleTrendspotting: Copper Lighting and Decor
Once consider old fashioned, copper lighting and decor started making a serious comeback last year and it doesn't show any signs of slowing down in 2013.Copper light fixtures are a great way to infuse...
View Article2013 Design Bloggers Conference Scholarship Winners!
Our judges have poured over the pile of amazing entries, we're pleased to announce the 5 winners who will each be awarded a scholarship to the 2013 Design Bloggers Conference! Judged by Lisa Ferguson...
View ArticleRomantic Decorating Ideas
As Valentine’s Day rapidly approaches it’s time for some romantic decorating ideas. While flowers and candy are a perfectly good start, a whole room redecoration will really mean you care! Romantic...
View ArticleRomantic Bedroom Decor Inspiration for Valentine's Day
What's your style when it comes to Valentine's Day indulgences? Do you prefer light and frothy or rich, dark, and delicious? Yes, I am referring to food, but I'm also talking about bedroom decor. The...
View ArticleLuxe Living Trends
The luxe living trend is all about infusing your home with opulent finishes and elegant lines. It’s a philosophy that is rooted in Hollywood glamour but eliminates the “new money” feel with sumptuous...
View ArticleRomantic French Decor Inspiration
Last year I had the privilege of traveling to Paris and Provence, France, and while I had been to France before, this most recent trip was one of the most romantic adventures I have ever been on. There...
View ArticleA Rainbow of Lamps and Rugs for Kids
When choosing lamps and rugs for kids, you can include playful colors that you may not include in your living spaces as an adult. I always like to start a room with a colorful area rug, and then pull...
View ArticleSpring Porch Decorating Ideas
I love spring.Really. To help you get your outdoor spaces ready for spring....I have a few spring porch decorating ideas and tips.Spring is the time of year when the world shakes off its doldrums and...
View ArticleModern Farmhouse Decorating Inspired by the Hudson River Style
I'm a big fan of modern farmhouse decorating. One of the best ways to incorporate aspects of a particular decor look into your home (in this case, the Hudson River Style) is to break the style down at...
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