Spring is such a glorious time of year with the promise of new life, trees in bloom, birds chirping… you get the picture. We’re talking today about how to bring the beauty of spring into your home. We have a podcast episode all about adding spring touches to your home. Listen below. Of course one […]
9 MUST HAVE things for your Kitchen and my blogaversary
Before I get to the cool things we love to have in our kitchens, I want to thank you so much for coming here to my blog. Today marks my 6 year anniversary of blogging. Six years! That’s a long time, since the average blog lasts about as long as a fruit fly which I […]
Choosing the Perfect Sofa
Before I get into the tips for selecting a sofa, I want to thank my mom for giving me permission to tell the story of my first sofa. If you want to hear it, you’ll need to listen to the podcast. If I tried to write it, it would do the story justice. My mom […]
The Secret to Mixing Patterns
Mixing patterns is fun. I know I have a very neutral home with very few patterns, but there was a time when I disliked white and didn’t even like solid colors. I wanted bold colors and loads of patterns in my home. Be sure to catch the discussion on the podcast episode below. I am […]
Choosing the Right Lighting
Lighting affects you more than you think. You can catch the podcast chat here. The first thing I want you to think about is the color of the light. Did you know that incandescent light is yellow? Have you ever taken a photo with the lights on and it turned out yellow? That’s why. If […]
How to use China, Crystal and Silver Today
Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, we registered for china, crystal and silver when we got married. Have you noticed that doesn’t happen any more? Nobody registers for the stuff any more. What’s going on? Should we get rid of it all? Okay, as you probably know many millennials just don’t seem so interested […]
Favorite Decorating Books and GIVEAWAY
I love decorating books, and so I’m excited to be talking about my favorites today. There are affiliate links in the post. Also did you hear the news? Yvonne and Kelly are writing books of their own!! I can’t wait to get them in my hands! And now onto our favorites. The giveaway details are […]
The BEST Wall Paint Colors
Do you use the same wall color through your entire house? I do and I love it! It creates flow and continuity throughout my home. That’s one way of doing paint, but you can choose a different color for each room if you prefer. I think it is a personal preference and both ways are […]