Decorating with books

Decorating with books shelf styling
Books as decor and for function I wouldn't say I have a ton of books, but I do have a decent mix of your standard novels, and larger art books.  Luckily all the colors and sizes means I can do a lot in terms of decorating shelves with them.  I can't really decorate tables with them anymore with a 1-year-old...

Beautiful and unique homewares in reclaimed and recycled glass and wood

Bottles and Wood
Green homewares from Bottles & Wood Leading eco-design company Bottles & Wood is a great option when you are looking for something unique and beautiful for your home or as a gift for someone who appreciates recycled and reclaimed materials.  From furniture to tableware, they have a nice variety of items in wood and glass.  Below are some of my...

Sophisticated Simplicity: A gorgeous new book from Suzanne Kasler and Rizzoli

Suzanne Kasler Sophisticated Simplicity
Sophisticated Simplicity I haven't found a Rizzoli book I didn't like, and Suzanne Kasler's Sophisticated Simplicity is no exception and DOES NOT disappoint.  Whenever my kids are driving me a little too crazy or I've been out half the day running errands I know I'll be able to find a little moment of zen by flipping open Sophisticated Simplicity and...

Oil Painting Reproductions – Masterpieces Made Affordable

how to choose art for your home
Artwork is supposed to be for everyone. Everybody who appreciates art should be able to afford to indulge their desire. Well, that is how it should be in an ideal situation. Sadly, we are not in an ideal situation. Artworks, especially masterpieces are a strict reserve for the super-rich. Not even the rich can afford these masterpieces. This article here...

New Garage in your future? Customised Steel Garages – All you Need to Know

customizing garage
If you are thinking of investing in a new garage, this article was written with you in mind. The main use for a domestic garage might be a safe and secure place to store the car(s), but there’s so much more you can use a steel structure for. It could, for example, be used as a workshop, or even...

The Best Ornamental Plants for Your Texas Garden

Gardening for hot climates
If you have free space in front of your house, you may want to consider converting it to a garden. That way, your home gets to appear well decorated and well taken care of. The garden also helps in making you feel better, as plants and all other elements of nature tend to have this unique capacity to help...

Valentine gifts for your sweetheart that will also make your home beautiful

valentines gift
Whether you love Valentine's day or hate it, there comes a time in everyone's life where you're in a relationship where a gift is expected. On a new note, instead of gifting usual flowers and chocolates, go for something that they might use or has a witty side to make your partner smile. While for girls there are a plethora...

7 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Child-Friendly

child safe kitchen
There are so many dangers in the kitchen that can lead to occurrence of accidents. Since the major role of any sweet mom is to protect their kids, the first and major steps is ensuring that you kitchen is child- friendly. The following are thus some of the tips and tricks to ensure that your kitchen is safer for...

5 Electrical Safety Advice for Kids and Parents

well lit room
Electricity is considered as an integral part of our everyday life but it can also be dangerous for us and our kids if we are not careful while handling the electrical system in a proper manner. Failure to follow safety measures while dealing with electrical equipment’s, appliances and electrical wiring can cause fire, accidents, wounds and other unavoidable circumstances. Therefore...

Home Grown Gardening Guide – Keeping Things Green in 2019

lush garden ideas
Creating and maintaining a functional garden around your home is a rewarding experience. With the right information and gardening tools from Fiskars USA you can design a garden that fills your specific needs. Do you have a bit of a green thumb? Plants that require lots of pruning, staking or other attentions are ideal. An amatuer scientist? Some plants...