Outdoor Home: Let Your Garden Party Grow! As soon as the sun comes out your garden or backyard literally acts as an extra room to your property. Your outdoor home is where you can find solace or entertain, chill out or party! If you’re planning on entertaining in your garden this summer, there are some fantastic ways…
Color is an intrinsic part of life. Without color, everything would be monotonous and dull. Today we talk about ways to bring in color to the heart and hearth of a house. These ideas vary from ‘a little more work’ to ‘simple do it at home techniques’ and will fit the various budget ranges you might…
I have the pleasure of writing for Shutterfly in the form of guest blogs for many well known sites. Below are the links to these guest blogs. (I am independently contracted by a private company to write on behalf of Shuttterfly) Shutterfly – Guest Blog Portfolio Hot Pads – How to Decorate your Apartment Without Paint or…
Home Decor gambits become so fulfilling during spring, as spring brings a whiff of fresh air in terms of colors, patterns, textures and motifs. Motifs, particularly interest me a lot as I find them very intriguing and fascinating. Motifs are also a great way to express one’s moods, likings and tastes. And so I find them a…
Spring has already arrived and the Easter is on the way – perfect time to celebrate with an outdoor party. As the big holiday, i.e. Easter, is approaching, double the fun by decorating your party according to Easter themes. An outdoor party is an excellent canvas for setting the springtime and Easter merriment with fresh…
Antique stores are filled with beautiful furniture and accessories. However, the numerous objects can feel overwhelming if you’re just shopping for a few decorative items for your home. But worry not, it is possible to give your home vintage flair without turning it into a museum. Here’s how you can make vintage features part of…
Well spring is near and now is the time to cheer. Ready for the warm weather, fresh flowers and bright days? How about livening up your interiors with some spring decor for starters, like spring textiles. The linens and textiles can be the subtle accents or bold statements that add a refreshed look to a…
A house is not a house without a kitchen. Kitchens, bring about a certain warmth and an aroma to a house, a scent and coziness that is very peculiar to a certain house especially during the holiday season. With the kitchen imparting so much character to your home, how can you possibly leave it out of your holiday…
When you are decorating for fall, don’t forget the bathroom! We know, when it comes to seasonal updates, bathrooms are the most overlooked sections of the house. But, sometimes it takes just a little something out of the ordinary to transform a boring industrial restroom into something more homey, uplifting and entertaining. Take a look…
Well folks, it’s officially fall and time for some of the best things that the autumn time has to offer, fall desserts. This season sweeten your hectic days with the sweet apple pecan carrot cake recipe for your family to love and enjoy! You get the sugary tastes of the glazed toasted pecans with the…
College dorm rooms are all the same – old, institutional, and just plain dull. They include only bare necessities, rarely leave anything to feed your artistic soul. However, as you will be living in this place for your entire school year, we are sure you will want to make it cool by doing some decorations….
As of late, the American Retro design style for homes has recently reappeared as a hot trend and is making its way into everyone’s hearts once again. American Retro refers to a period of time of popular furniture and design from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Being that this particular style spans three decades of design, the…