Ah, love. You meet, you marry, you move in, and then you…decorate. But what happens when your decorating styles don’t jibe together as well as the two of you do? Will color palettes and fabric swatches be a constant struggle, testing your love–or is there actually a way to strike a balance that will make […]
When picking out linens to dress the bed, there’s one element that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves: the bed skirt. Sure, in the grand scheme of things it might not be as important as the duvet, sheets, and pillows, but it is still very important. In fact, more so than you […]
Do you ever watch home decorating shows and feel your jaw hit the floor when you hear how much money people have to spend? I know I do! Most times, I can’t even begin to wrap my head around having such a large budget to work with. Eventually, though, I remember that for most people […]
Outdoor living has become almost as important as indoor living to many homeowners. More focus has been put on finding quality products to furnish outside spaces since they are now considered an extension of the interior of the home. A wide array of furniture choices is available, which means there is a wide array of […]
Sometimes when we decorate our homes, we focus so much on the big picture that we neglect the little things like extra detail. It’s important to remember, however, that those little details can actually have a major impact on a space by making ordinary things, extraordinary. Simply put, details allow us to put our stamp […]
Shopping for a home can be exhausting–especially if you’re someone who loves to entertain. In order to fulfill all your entertaining duties means you have to have a home that can accommodate you. Here are 8 must-have features we think you should look for in a home. Aren’t in the market? No worries, some of […]
Unless you never sit down, your sofa (or couch) will eventually wear out. And then eventually, you’re left wondering what you should do with it. Your first thought may be to pitch it and buy new, but is that really the right answer? When it comes to upholstered pieces, figuring out what to do with […]
To me, it’s hard not to love tufted furniture. When walking into a room, tufted furniture is just one of those things my eyes are immediately drawn to. There’s just something about it–a perfect blend of elegant and trendy. Regardless of your decorating style, the tailored look of a tufted piece can easily elevate the […]
The Danish practice of hygge is quickly gaining popularity–and rightfully so. If you aren’t familiar with it yet, ‘hygge’ (pronounced hoo-gah) is the Danish concept of taking pleasure in the little things in life. Roughly translated as ‘coziness’ in English, hygge is a mindset of making the ordinary things and moments more meaningful, beautiful and […]
Children love to play and it’s important that they have a special place of their own to do so. Many homes (like mine), however, aren’t equipped with an extra room that can be dedicated to play. In cases such as this, the child’s play area often defaults to their bedroom, the basement, or a small […]
If you’re anything like me, you want your home to have a high-end look, but you don’t really want to pay all the high-end prices. Of course, this does has its challenges, but there are ways–yes, even on a budget–to get it done. Here are 12 simple solutions that can help you fake a luxe […]
Whether it’s out of wanting or necessity, many people live in small spaces. Sometimes the whole house or apartment is small. Other times, it’s just a room or two that aren’t very big. Either way, small-scaled living doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The good news is that there are some tricks of the […]
