6 Shades of Gray! – Trendy Favorites
So if you have been around the home and garden blogs at all the past year or so, you have fast discovered that gray is the new beige… I say that carefully, because I actually was never a fan of...
View ArticleSmall Living Room Makeovers
So there are certain times of year I tend to get into nesting mode, and I know a lot of you feel the same way. It’s almost like we know that change is coming in the seasons, which means change indoors...
View ArticleBrighten Up Your Bedroom with a Global Twist
It’s time to treat yourself to a new bedroom, but where do you begin? How about looking at things from a different perspective and taking inspiration from countries around the world as an interesting...
View ArticleHome Decor Ideas from Celebrities
We all love watching the celebs walk the red carpet in those gorgeous styles and wonderful fabrics. But did you know many celebs have great home decor style as well? Let’s face it, great design taste...
View ArticleBranch Out! Decorating with Branches
I love including nature in my decor, and I’m always looking for unique decorating ideas that you don’t find in every other house on the block… Enter branches! Using branches in decorating is a stroke...
View ArticleClever Ways to Decorate Your Hallway
The hallway is way too often ignored when decorating… it is a space that is passed through so often, it deserves to have some attention! Since hallways tend to be small spaces, you don’t want to...
View Article7 Awesome Attic Transformations
When you have a small home, you look for every crack and crevice to create more space. Attics have long since been an extra space that families have squeezed everything from storage spaces to MIL...
View ArticleDo It Yourself Floors
Next to your walls, the floor covers more square footage than any other place in your room. (Other than the ceiling, of course!) So paying attention to renewing your floors can make a huge difference...
View ArticleDIY Projects for a Bright and Cheery Home
I love all things bright and cheery. Let’s face it, surrounding ourselves with happy and colorful things is kinda infectious, isn’t it? It’s hard to be in a grumpy mood when your own home is...
View ArticleAccent Ceilings are the New Accent Walls!
Painting ceilings is not a new idea, we all know every paint company has a “Ceiling White” color selection… But really? Why does the ceiling have to be so boring? Make the fifth “wall” in your room...
View Article9 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips for your Bedroom
Most of us don’t give much thought to cleaning our bedrooms beyond picking up the dirty socks and making the bed. But since we do spend so much time in our bedrooms (albeit asleep!) we should consider...
View ArticleCoziest Bedrooms for Bedroom Bliss
Most of us want our bedroom to be a place of bliss… Cozy, nurturing and relaxing. There are far too few places where one can just be, and can try to let go of the worries and stresses of the day....
View ArticleThe New Neutrals!
When decorating a small home a really common bit of design advice includes decorating with neutrals in order to keep the space looking larger visually. While you gotta love what neutrals can do for a...
View ArticleDecorating with Colored Glass
I’ve always LOVED colored glass. I find it beautiful and ethereal. It catches and reflects the light, it adds subtle color, and for small homes, is the perfect accent as it doesn’t take up a lot of...
View ArticleDIY Home Decor: French Flair
French style decorating has been popular for years, and like other country styles, it is a time tested theme. Updated french style is clean, vintage, and has a fantastic mix of comfortable and high...
View ArticleDIY Driftwood Decor: Ideas and Projects
It doesn’t matter if you love beachy themes or coastal decor…who doesn’t love driftwood? Steve and I were just talking the other day about how it’s not as easy to get as the “old days”… but what is?...
View ArticleHow to Paint (Almost) Anything
It’s no secret that paint is the number one weapon in any DIY’ers arsenal, I’ve been saying it for 15+ years to readers, clients and loved ones. But did you know that today, it’s possible to paint,...
View ArticleDIY Floating Shelves
Floating shelves are a perfect solution for small homes. They fit into tiny nooks, they take up less visual space by not using heavy brackets, and they can even do double duty as nightstands or entry...
View ArticleDIY Wood Walls
We would all like to forget the cheap plywood paneling of the ’70’s and with good reason. But we can still have wood in our homes today and bring in the feel of natural materials and upscale styling,...
View ArticleKathy’s Flower Arranging Tips
I love fresh flowers in any room, and I know it seems like a big mystery how to arrange them. Well here is the big secret… the less complicated you get, the easier, and more elegant it is. And it...
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