Make your kitchen feel bigger!

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Everyone knows that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes…mainly because those two space are the most used and require the most expensive equipment.  Beyond that, working in an area that is spacious, organized, and pretty makes any task done there more enjoyable.  So, whether or not you are looking to sell your home or simply havecontinue reading

DIY Art: Make Your Own Ombre!

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Art has come a long way.  It used to be expensive and rare, now art can be almost anything–it’s really up to you and what you think is beautiful (and want to display!)  With trends in color that translate into art, fashion, and design, ombre has become extremely popular–hair, clothes, nails, walls…it’s everywhere!    Thecontinue reading

Potting Benches-A Spring Thing!

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Although I’ve never been a great gardener or had an exceptionally green thumb, I do love gardens and plants and the fact that something can be beautiful and useful!  In all of my plant-growing experience–which includes potted plants, window boxes, indoor hanging plants, a garden box, and 1 actual garden, I’ve found that there’s acontinue reading

Creating More Storage in the Bathroom

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Whether you live in an apartment, condo, or house, chances are, you have a bathroom that could use more storage space.  When building out isn’t an option, try a built-in!  Built-ins in bathrooms are an easy solution for a storage dilemma because you can go up and in.  The other great thing is that anythingcontinue reading

Spring Colors for 2012

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Spring is just around the corner and there are a few colors that are about to make their mark on interiors…big time!  Orange (in a variety of shades), Lemon Yellow, Kelly Green, and White are hot for interiors this Spring. While these colors can come in the form of paint on the walls–whether it’s ancontinue reading

Gallery Walls

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Gallery walls are great for a number of reasons. They… 1. can fill a large, open space 2. are less expensive than large wall art 3. are visually interesting 4. work well in a variety of decorating styles Beyond that, gallery walls work in almost any space in your home. Bathroom. Living Room. Kitchen. Stairs.continue reading