Confession: I'm inspired by the Pottery Barn catalog. Not only do they stage their products brilliantly, but the pages are full of great design ideas that you can incorporate into your own decor. This map wall is the latest idea that's captured my imagination.I love this idea for large expanses of wall space. Here they have used a collection of several nautical drawings and maps. But this is one of those projects that can easily be … [Read more...]
Hello, Lover…
February 11, 2011 by · 1 Comment
I know many of you already have your eye toward spring and all the new trends out there, but I am still enjoying winter and some winter touches in my decor. UPS arrived today with something I've been waiting for since the post-Christmas sales...My mercury glass candle holders are in the building! I know mercury glass has been around for a few years in decor, but I love the reflective quality it has without being too sleek. Sleek is not me. … [Read more...]
Get the Message
February 9, 2011 by · 3 Comments
The magnificent chalkboard refrigerator doors I posted on Monday got my wheels turning. Our kitchens are the hubs of our home and it only makes sense to have a spot to post messages, grocery lists, reminders, or sweet sentiments for our family. With today's chalkboard paints, it's easier than ever to create our personal message center.I found this beauty over at AZCreativeStudio's Etsy shop... love the vintage look! Have a scratched tray you … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… Chalkboard Refrigerator Doors
February 7, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I love this idea... straight from the pages of Lonny.What do you think? … [Read more...]
A New Look for the Blog
February 5, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
One of my goals this year was give this blog a fresh new look...what do you think? I worked with Lauren over at Designer Blogs and not only was she great to work with, she was super-patient with me and my non-tech-savvy attempts to give her what she needed. Thanks, Lauren!Back next week with more... enjoy your weekend and Happy Decorating! … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Vignette
February 4, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
So you know that I am not the kind of girl that decorates for every holiday, right? I am a seasonal decor gal-- much simpler that way! All over the blogosphere, uber-talented home bloggers have been posting Valentine's Day crafts and decor...I admit: I've enjoyed looking. But I will do no more than my perfunctory nod to the day, so I thought I'd share some tips on keeping it simple for yourselves.Add a few touches of … [Read more...]
Taking a Shine to Silver
February 1, 2011 by · 2 Comments
A couple of weeks ago, inspired by Joan over at For the Love of a House, I pulled out several of my silver pieces and polished them up, ready to display them around my house. All in the name of lightening and brightening. I couldn't for the life of me remember why I'd had them stashed away in drawers and cabinets for so long, especially when I saw the impact they made as decorative accessories.You've already spied a few of them on my … [Read more...]
Maybe This Is Next?
January 31, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Yes, I said on Friday that my family room bookshelves were...done. Hmmm. But into my Inbox pops my weekly ideabook update from Houzz (do you Houzz??) with a potential gamechanger. What if I were to paint the interior of the bookcase?This is the color of my family room walls... Porter Paint's Lincoln Home Beige. I love this color for its neutrality, but it also has a nice punch against my white trim. At certain times … [Read more...]
Family Room Bookcase– Done!
January 28, 2011 by · 2 Comments
My journey to refresh in our family room continues with our built in bookcases. Several years ago, I painted all the woodwork in this room white-- best thing I've ever done. It probably is almost time to repaint but I'm determined to wait a bit longer before taking this on (think dog/kids). Somewhere along the way, I had filled the shelves with darker items (?)-- lots of wood accents, dark book jackets, pottery pieces, some … [Read more...]
Sofa Re-Do: Lightening Up
January 26, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
This update has made such a difference in brightening up my family room! And it was simple and inexpensive to do.Here was my sofa this fall and over the holidays:You can see-- it's a lovely chocolate suede but... it's A LOT of BROWN.So I went on a mission for lighter and brighter pillows and throws-- on a budget of course! And here is the after:Here's what I did-- swapped out the largest dark brown throw pillows that came with the … [Read more...]
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