Countdown to Halloween…

Are you into Halloween decor?  Do you stretch spider webs across your shrubbery and use jack o'lantern lawn bags?  Are there mummies or tombstones in your yard?  What about inside?  Bats hanging from your chandelier?I confess, I'm a mimimalist when it comes to Halloween decor... a nod here and there to the occasion is all you'll find at my home.  But I love to decorate FALL.  I shared a few ideas for outdoor decor … [Read more...]

Friday’s Favorite Product: Eyelet Ribbon Plate

I love pieces that I can pull out year-round and this beautifully crafted glass plate is just that.  The eyelet edge allows you to weave ribbon through for an added decorative touch.  Change the ribbon based on your occasion-- team colors for tailgating, raffia for a fall gathering, pastels for spring... you get the idea!  This versatile plate makes the perfect gift, too, especially at the sale price of only $29.96! Click … [Read more...]

New Find: The Reluctant Entertainer

Are you a reluctant entertainer?  Does the thought of having people in (or over, for dinner, etc) overwhelm you?  I don't have that time/energy/clean house/budget/dinnerware/etc to entertain.  Sound familiar?  Meet Sandy Coughlin over at the Reluctant Entertainer.  Not only does she post incredibly easy ideas for hosting a gathering (check out her 31 days to Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining going on now), but she offers … [Read more...]

Friday’s Favorite Product: Estate Collection Organizers

Think "Mom Cave"... An organized space is a peaceful space.  Willow House has the perfect product collection to help you be as organized as possible, whether it's in your Mom Cave, your home office, or your kitchen.  Our Estate Organizers look good while working hard, too!  Our pieces are wrought iron looking in a hand-rubbed burnt umber finish.  They are all coated to last forever while helping you keep your priorities … [Read more...]

J’Adore the New Adore Magazine

Yet another fabulous online decor magazine to bookmark:  Adore Magazine.  This Australian online publication, the brain-child of designer Loni Parker,  is jam-packed with inspiring ideas and tidbits.  I had to get past the "Spring Issue" tag to realize that it's spring down there right now, but found loads of great home office ideas (think Mom Cave), designer profiles, travel and lifestyle features, plus fresh … [Read more...]

October Outdoors

I couldn't resist sharing all these wonderful ideas for decorating your outdoor areas with pumpkins.  If these images don't inspire you, you need a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice latte, a sunny but chilly autumn day, and a sprinkling of fairy decorating dust (although the latte alone may do it!).  Enjoy and then go load up on some pumpkins!Photos from Southern Living, Sunset, Better Homes & Gardens … [Read more...]

The Mom Cave

An idea whose time has come-- the Mom Cave!  Don't we all crave our own little space?  Our little corner of our home that we can decorate in girly ways, that will serve as our sanctuary when the kids and husband have taken over every other square inch of the house?   Do you already have a room that could serve as your Mom Cave?  HomeGoods (one of my favorite budget-friendly decor stores) has cleverly floated this … [Read more...]

Friday’s Favorite Product: Hyacinth Collection

The perfect gift for your favorite baker or just to update your own kitchen ware, our Hyacinth Collection is divine!  The beautiful green, blue, and soft yellow are garden-inspired and are pretty enough to be left on your kitchen counter.  Whether you're mixing, baking, or serving, these versatile stoneware pieces will become indispensable.  The nesting mixing bowls are only $59.96 for the set of three (pictured here).  Four … [Read more...]

Big City Digs

I live in the Southern suburbs, but I love the Big City, too.  HGTV and their sister site FrontDoor.com are teaming up to giveaway an "Urban Oasis" in Manhatten!  Located near Wall Street in the Residences at the W, this sleek abode offers a one-bedroom escape to the big city.  Designer Vern Yip has polished the space within an inch of its life so nothing competes with the spectacular Hudson River views and it appears much larger … [Read more...]

Ideas Abound in the Coastal Living 2010 Idea House

Exterior of 2010 Idea HouseThis year the editors and designers of Coastal Living magazine take us to scenic Seabrook, Washington for their 2010 Idea House.  This house is packed with fabulous ideas, so I'll be posting more than once about this treasure trove.  The first bright new idea that caught my eye is the use of windows and natural light in the bathrooms.  If you think about the dilemmas of large windows in the bathroom-- … [Read more...]