With online sites like Pinterest and Houzz exploding with visitors, it's clear that home decor planning and dreaming is experiencing a huge revitalization. Browsing these sites, you can see tons of items in many gorgeous situations. But which ones are hot right now? Consider these 6 items for your kitchen, items that look great and are good for a budget. Statement Light Fixture - The fixture … [Read more...]
Wallpaper- A Decorative History
Because I don't have the talent or funds to stencil or anything onto my wall and so wallpaper would be an prime choice for my decorating preferences, however landlords and my fear of commitment have always stopped me. Whatever your reasons are for not using wallpaper to decorate, check out the history of this long time decorating tool. Early-15th-century wallpaper was created as a cheaper … [Read more...]
Decorating With A Piano
I think the art of music has taken a sad turn. It used to be the sign of an uneducated, yet determined, person to not be able to read music, to play by ear. But these days it's the normal happening. Nothing against it really, almost my entire worship team can't read a lick of music. I just find it sad. I believe this is one of the reasons that the respect and reverence of music, and the … [Read more...]
Trending- Honeycomb
People have been taking their cues from the bees for generations, but they get an A+ lately in architecture. On the rise in popularity right now is the honeycomb pattern. Most like it not only because it feels like they're adding a bit of natural decor into their spaces, but because it's very geometrical and modern it's the best of two very different design preferences. Check out this slide … [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...]
Washi Tape Projects For Beautiful Home
Just a few posts ago, we showed you some options for removable wallpaper, but maybe that's not your style, yet you still need something that's only semi-permanent to decorate your home. Here is a slide show put together by Apartment Therapy of some washi tape projects. Completely personalized style done by you on as big or small a scale as you're looking to create. Here are a few links to show … [Read more...]
The Tassel- Decor Trends
I'm not sure how I feel about this trend making a come back. I have spent years trying to get my mom to shy away from the tassel and now the up and coming designers are telling her that it's ok. All that hard work for nothing! You can even buy sheet sets with tassels on them. Now with all that being said I have to admit that a few of this things are super cute (such as the tassel sheets … [Read more...]
Inspiration- Furniture Legs
If you've been keeping up with the blog, you'll know that I'm into details. I believe that a simple detail can completely transform the look of a space. Here is some inspiration to help you incorporate detail in a way that is unexpected. Furniture legs are often dismissed. But check out the legs on that coffee table shown above. I love how they curve in, they're not straight and therefore add … [Read more...]
Color Study Exercise
Some people are pretty in tune with their color preferences, while others, not so much. Most people tend to stick with common color themes throughout their home, wardrobe and accessories. For example, I know that when I shop I tend to gravitate towards turquoise, pinks, browns, blacks and greens. Take a look around your home and see if you can spot a color trend. What are the colors you … [Read more...]
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