Entry #270, September 9, 2010 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 ... continue reading...
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D.I.Y. Saturday #13 – Installing Outdoor Landscape Lighting
Entry #244, August 14, 2010 Your home is appealing in the daytime with its gorgeous windows pouring in natural light, but what about in the evening? Can you see clearly how to get from the curb to your doorway? Is the landscaping accented with lighting to give beautiful aesthetics and security? ... continue reading...
D.I.Y. Saturday #11 – Installing a Glass Tile Backsplash
Welcome to DIY Saturday on Stagetecture! Today I thought I'd focus on glass tile backsplash installation. A backsplash can go right at the counter up to a certain height or can extend all the way up to bottom of the upper cabinets. This is all up to your preference and style that you want your ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: The Beauty of Natural Stacked Stone in Your Home
Guest Blog Entry #14 - (Entry #217) July 19, 2010 I have always been intrigued by natural building elements that add beauty and texture. Accent and feature walls are a bonus to interiors as well as exteriors. Today, Stagetecture welcomes Norstone USA, a manufacturer that is showing us how ... continue reading...
Modern Luxury Outdoor Furniture Inspiration
Entry #209, July 11, 2010 Summer outdoor furniture always makes me feel like grabbing my swimsuit, a big straw hat, sunglasses, and heading to the pool. I found these gorgeous pictures of modern luxury outdoor furniture from Trendir. These aren't your average pieces of furniture. Each one has its ... continue reading...
Enjoying the Summer – How Do You Enjoy It?
Entry #126, June 29, 2010 The summer is officially here and to be honest with you. I'm not really sure I'm ready. For most people the summer is full of vacation ideas, kids going to summer camp, and lazy weekends near the pool with the family. I for one, don't know if I truly know how to relax. ... continue reading...
Outdoor Entertaining – Summer Table Inspiration
Entry #125, June 28, 2010 Outdoor entertaining in the summer is one of the joys of this season. Gathering family, friends, neighbors, or just one other person enables you to share your home and love for the outdoors. Take a look at some wonderful inspirational outdoor entertaining ideas I came ... continue reading...
D.I.Y. Saturday #6 – Outdoor Water Features
Entry #123, June 26, 2010 Here we are, already at D.I.Y. Saturday #6 and next weekend is the 4th of July holiday. Are you planning on having guests over? Even if it's just going to be you and the family watching fireworks from the backyard, how does the backyard look? For most of us, by time we ... continue reading...
Pineapple Mango Salsa Recipe
Entry #119, June 22, 2010 We are officially into the summer, and when I think of summer I think of swimming pools, lemonade, kids laughing, and great food! Today, I'm going to veer off the usual road for Stagetecture, and showcase a wonderful summer recipe - Pineapple Mango Salsa. A friend ... continue reading...
How to Find Cheap Outdoor Furniture That Looks Great!
Entry #111, June 13, 2010 Outdoor furniture is not cheap. Since our move into our new home, our outdoor patio has turned into a storage room of sorts... instead of a functioning place to sit and enjoy the outdoors! I was determined not to let the high prices of my favorite outdoor boutique ... continue reading...
Memorial Day Weekend Preparation – Get ready for the guests!
Next weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kick-off start to the summer. What are you and your family doing? Whatever you choose to do, the outdoors will naturally be a part of your plan. Martha Stewart has some great tips on how to get your outdoors ready. From your grill to the ... continue reading...
Nighttime entertaining anyone?
Entry #95, May 21, 2010 We are two weeks into our Restoration Hardware Giveaway, and I've been getting great feedback. BUT - Here's the thing, you have to leave your comments, on the comment form for the giveaway! Last week I showed you the great Baby & Child section of Restoration Hardware. ... continue reading...