I love seeing fresh new colors for spring... makes me want to break out the rollers and drop cloths! HGTV.com posted some eye-opening ideas for introducing spring color to your decor. Here are my favorites...WOW! Are you awake yet? Love the pop of tomato red with the turquoise and apple green.Hot pink, pink, and red... with lots of crisp white. Love, love!Apple green and white offset the abundance of honeysuckle.Blue and … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Spring Mantle Makeover
April 8, 2011 by · 3 Comments
I do love to decorate seasonally and in fact, I'm notorious for moving things around my home on a regular basis...redecorating on the cheap! I've been tweaking this mantle for several weeks now and think I've finally hit on the look that will carry me through until it's time to redo for summer (or my daughter's graduation party!).I decided to keep it really clean and simple with pops of blue and green. The mirror was a Ballards … [Read more...]
Bookcase Backgrounds
April 6, 2011 by · 5 Comments
I've been contemplating painting the inside of my family room bookcase for the past two months. Of course, being the redecorranging fanatic that I am, it looks different today than it does in this pic from a month ago (I know, I know...). But I still want all my treasures to pop and am thinking color on the inside is the way to achieve this.realsimple.comelledecor.comReal Simple's tips vary from going one shade darker than your wall … [Read more...]
I’ve Always Been a Book Worm
April 4, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Some things never change! Remember when I found these lovelies on Tricia's blog?Well, it truly became a case of "I Can't Resist" and I ordered a few from her fabulous shop, Avolli. Tricia hand-picked my books for me...you heard right. She gives incredible customer service and is a sweet spirited friend to boot! So my lovelies arrived and here they are, right at home with my handful of other meaningful antique books from my … [Read more...]
Too Good Not to Share {Spring Stock-Up Opportunity}!
April 1, 2011 by · 2 Comments
April 1st and Home Depot is pulling out the stops!!Up to 50% off tons of products! Grills, patio sets, power tools, lighting... in store and online. I'm thinking terracotta pots and supplies for this project from Amy at Positively Splendid.Visit Amy's "Postively Splendid" blogpost for the DIY down-low on this gorgeous project-- perfect to spruce up your front step for the onset of spring. The Home Depot Black Friday specials are … [Read more...]
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