I love the look of flowers. Blooming in all their glory, you just can't get anything quite as pretty. If only I had a green thumb, but I don't. So I have to look at pictures to get my flower fix. Here is a great slide show to help you get some inspiration for your flower boxes come spring, or just something pretty to look at while you, like me, sigh and wish we could actually have something … [Read more...]
Free Printable Vintage Posters
It's hard to find things that aren't being pushed for a profit. Much less, something that's awesomely amazing (if it's free it's usually useless). So imagine how excited I was when I found this site that lets you print out these vintage posters for free! Travel, food, advertising, military, circus, these are just some of the categories that are available. This would be a fantastic touch to any … [Read more...]
DIY- Basket Lights
This basket light is a great solution for a light that you can't stand and want jazz up a little bit. It's easy to buy an appealing basket, cut a hole in the bottom and hanging it upside down. Or you can try being super creative and weave one yourself. You'll need: hanging planter basket (mine was $7.00 from Walmart) sisal rope single round outlet cover plate for a rectangular … [Read more...]
DIY- Dress Up Light Switches and Knobs
I have never thought of this before and I am kicking myself for it. Why spend several dollars on light switch covers when you can make your own for pennies. You'll Need: Materials Switch cover plate (ideally metal as the edges are sharper and it's easier to fold fabric over - also it comes w/ stainless screws, which look better than white). Wool fabric square (about 4x4 inches), like this … [Read more...]
Design Dictionary- Caryatid
I am loving this new series, Design Dictionary, put on Decor Arts Now. I'm learning so much about all these terms. Today's is Caryatid. Apparently this is a term used to describe using a female figure in art. Looking through some pictures it doesn't have to be the whole body, as long as it has a face you're pretty much good. CARYATID ”care-ee-ah-tid”: Sculpted support in the form of a female … [Read more...]
Parlor Games- Hosting A Party
Parlor games had their hay-day during the 19th century, but are a great theme for any party you're about to host. An old fashioned parlor game party is fairly easy to put together and has a plethora of decorating ideas to accompany it. Back in the Victorian times, they didn't need to text each other or put hash tags in front of their information to get a point across. No need for loud music or … [Read more...]
Hanging Plants, Pot-less
I've put out quite a few posts about outdoors activities, but there are still some who are stuck inside. Here is a great way to bring in some outside plants and add a splash of color to your decor. A few simple materials and you can have a great hanging plant that bring some life into your space. I hope you can take care of your hanging plants better than I … [Read more...]
Outdoor Man Caves
The man cave is a place where someone can get away from the day-to-day hassles of life. It's more of a state of mind than where it is or what is in it. The most important thing to remember when you're setting up a man cave for yourself, or someone you love, is to grab things that you know will appeal year round, things that won't distract but will soothe the man beast into a state of complacency … [Read more...]
How To Make A Flower Tower
How To Build a Flower Tower- Home Deopt Put on your gardening gloves and get to work! Here's a how to video on how to make your own flower tower which not only will appeal to you and your family as you hang out in your back yard, but will also wow those you stop by for a visit, or pass your home, if you choose to put it out front. Another great tutorial video from the Home Depot. Copper … [Read more...]
How To- Install a Screened in Porch
Home Depot- Screened In Porch(click to play) I'm siting here listening to my kids play outside and I realize that whether I like it or not spring is here. Now most of the time I would be thrilled, but where I live, spring leads to summer, and the summers are brutal. Also, spring brings a huge change in my life, a change I'm not sure I'm ready for. However if today was any other day and I lived … [Read more...]
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