Entry #1555, September 3, 2012 When it comes to how to choose exterior house colours, there are lots of benefits that come from making the right choice of colours to use in painting the outside of your home. When you paint right, you stand higher chances of improving the curb appeal of your home and…
Guest Blogger #650, Entry #1549, September 2, 2012 As more and more of us are becoming eco-friendly, we may have considered giving presents along that theme: plants, soy candles, jewelry made from recycled metal and earth gems, or even make-up and perfume that was created sans a lot of chemicals and toxins. However, after we…
Entry #1482, August 20, 2012 I was excited to pair up with PPG Pittsburgh paints to showcase some of their beautiful colors and also highlight their newly designed website. PPG Pittsburgh Paints also gave homeowners a chance to create a new color paint name for one of their 150 new colors in the ‘I Named…
Guest Blogger #546, Entry #1236, May 30, 2012 Although you have probably seen water features pictured in the glossy pages of interior design magazines (or more likely on interior design websites these days) and you wish that you could incorporate this sophisticated style into your own home, you might be reticent when it comes to…
Entry #1228, May 28, 2012 The summer is only a few weeks away and cool summer colors in white inspiration is all around! From your interiors to your outdoor home, white is versatile and can be casual with comfortable cotton or more formal with crisp linens. Here are some inspiring cool white ideas for your…
Entry #1225, May 27, 2012 Your outdoor home should feel as lively as your interiors, with bold and inspiring colors. Now that summer is fast approaching homeowners are looking for more ways to spend time outside and enjoy themselves. Here are a few ways to creatively bring color to your outdoor home. Whether its your…
Entry #975, February 24, 2012 Unless you live under a rock…. or maybe you just aren’t on the internet very much… Pinterest is the latest social media craze that allows users to collect images and ‘pin’ them to idea boards and have followers ‘re-pin’ your image to their boards. What started off as a way…
Today, it is almost 80 degrees here in Jacksonville, Florida. To say that I feel in the Christmas mood… would not be accurate! So, to keep myself inspired and in the Christmas mood.. I started looking at gorgeous coastal living Christmas images, and realized… ahh yes, this is what Christmas is like without snow! Christmas at…
Guest Blog #236, Entry #736, November 1, 2011 Whether you’re planning a personal party, a charity gala, or a corporate event, you may find yourself facing a large, empty space with no idea of how to stage it to accommodate and entertain the many guests on your list. After all, you’re not an event planner. …
Guest Blog #198, Entry #684, October 1, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! If you are like most homeowners, the ability to make your home more convenient with technology is important. Whether it is using automatic lighting controls, thermostat controls or other remote controlled devices, homeowners have a new found freedom when installing these devices. Image courtesy…
Entry #648, September 8, 2011 Whether you are ready or not, Fall is coming around the corner in a few weeks. I’ve always loved Fall, it’s the perfect balance of temperatures, changing colors in foliage and the kids are back in school! Fall is especially exciting when football season is ramping up and so is…
Entry #645, September 6, 2011 Now that Labor Day has passed here in the United States, the focus on the upcoming fall season is on all of our minds. From beautiful home decor, warm festive fall colors, and incorporating the festive autumn icons of the season are abundant everywhere. Today, I thought I would dig…