Our front door is something I've been meaning to paint since we bought the house last year. It was a dark turquoise on the front and white on the back - just fine but nothing exciting. It took me quite some time to figure out what color I wanted to ... READ MORE
Entry Progress: Big, Custom Art
Sometimes I know what I want to do the moment I walk into a room. Sometimes the right design takes some living in the space to reveal itself. This big, blank wall in the entry was the later. Whatever ended up there would have to compliment all ... READ MORE
Preparing for Fall with Decor
The pool brought us lots of outdoor fun this summer, but it's officially closed and time to shift our focus back inside. I've spent much of this week organizing and purging, and now I'm adding touches of fall and preparing for indoor entertaining. ... READ MORE
When to Ignore the Trends
I love trends. They keep fashion and home decor exciting. An "on trend" piece can bring a space to the here and now or an outfit from mediocre to modern. But I definitely have a love/hate relationship with the idea of everyone ... READ MORE
DIY Ink Blot Art and Acrylic Frame
In my book, a room is never really complete without art. You can have loads of color in a space, but without art it can still fall flat. Art is personality and life. I think art can be overwhelming for some people, but it doesn't ... READ MORE
A Custom Buffet
After months of searching for the perfect dining room buffet, I decided to check into having one made. The table is 9' long and it needed a piece that could compete with it. Everything I had found was not nearly big enough or cost an arm ... READ MORE
Blogger Vs. Builder Grade Bathroom Details
Thanks for all of your kind comments about the bathroom makeover. I received a lot of questions regarding some of the materials, so I thought today I'd round those up for you. Probably the most asked question was regarding the paint ... READ MORE
A Blogger Vs. Builder Grade Bathroom Makeover
I had a lot of wonderful experiences this summer, but in terms of blog opportunities, this project takes the cake. It was hard to keep it a secret, and I'm so happy to finally share it. Lowe's challenged me, East Coast Creative, and Amber ... READ MORE
Outdoor Cushions with Custom Details
It may be cooling off in some parts of the country it has been in the 70s here the last few days! but I don't think summer has given her swan song. There is still some heat to go, meaning we'll be relishing the pool a bit longer. I ... READ MORE