Nothing refreshes your home more than being organized. Don't you love the feeling of knowing there's a place for everything? It makes clean-up so much easier when you (and the rest of the family) know where things belong. I had a couple shelves in a closet that where a hodge-podge of junk. Stuff I wasn't ready to toss, but it was a disorganized … [Read more...]
30 Days of Tips to Re~Style, Redecorate and Refresh Your Home for under $25
Even if you don't have kids returning to school this month, September seems to be a time we all want to redecorate, refresh and rejuvenate our homes. Starting today, I will feature a daily quick design tip to do just that. AND each will cost less than $25.00! You don't always have to spend a lot to get big results. Flowers. Everything ever … [Read more...]
Upcycling with Floral Frogs
Upcycling tip for July. I found a bunch of old floral frogs. They’re little metal stands with spikes you put in to bottom of a dish to hold fresh cut flowers. Today, most flower arrangements use a foam block that absorbs water. You have to be careful when handling because they’re very sharp! But they’re charming throw-backs and I wanted to … [Read more...]
Have a (New) Seat!
Of all the design elements found in a home, the chair is probably the most used, the greatest in number and whose style is the most diverse. Think about it I bet you own more chairs than any other piece of furniture. I know I do: kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, porch, office, bedroom, even the bathrooms. Wow, I just counted them … [Read more...]
Office Remodel ~~ Lights, Carpet, Paint!
After I picked out fabrics, I choose paint. It isn't a large room, but the two windows provide lots of natural light so I didn't have to worry about a darker shade making the room feel cave-like. Don't be afraid to go dark in a small room. It becomes intimate and cozy. I went with a dark, rich turquoise from Sherwin Williams called Underseas. … [Read more...]