Refresh for summer: amazing decor and furniture roundup

summer refresh
Refresh for summer! Lucky us!  You can usually find some great clearance sales around this time.  I've taken the liberty of finding some of the most popular summer looks right now and then finding you pieces that will help you create that look for less*. Read on... Lantern Pendant Lighting Lantern lighting says summer to me because it's glass-paned design allows all that...

How to Make your Bathroom Feel Like a Spa

spa bathroom
The bathroom is more than just a space to get ready on busy weekday mornings, it’s also a place where you can escape from the stresses of everyday life. But if your bathroom feels far from tranquil and indulgent, it won’t do anything to help you feel calm and relaxed, and it will be the last place that you...

A perfect Georgian townhouse remodeled to utter perfection

georgian townhouse
Thats a Georgian York townhouse. A couple moved over the pond from the States and purchased a what would be there dream home.  They stripped it back to it's original glory and renovated the entire thing. It was the perfect home for their Classic English furniture. Tired of of white cabinetry?  So were these folks apparently.  What do you think...

Decorating with Houseplants

decorating with houseplants
Even though it is almost officially summer and everything is green outside, don’t neglect your inside! Decorating with houseplants have an amazing effect on an interior, from breathing new life into the look of a room to literally breathing cleaner air into your home. Believe it or not different houseplants provide different benefits to your home. These benefits range...

Bohemian Interiors – A perfect vibe for summer

bohemian interiors
There is something about Bohemian Interiors that just say summer to me.  It's most likely the laid-back vibe that is also akin to summer at the beach. The bright colors and natural textures say "no stuffiness here," You can also find a lot of natural textures and layering. An artistic collection adorns this book shelve without too much worry about symmetry...

Minimalist styling: Pared-down decor

minimalist styling
Maybe it's that my life is total chaos right now with a 7 month old and 3 year old, but I find myself wanting to really pare down my decor and go for a more minimalist styling on my shelves and surfaces.  I still like what I've done with all of our "stuff," ie, books, souvenirs, objects, etc., but...

Home DIY: How To Get Started

DIY wood media box
A Beginner's Guide to Woodworking Projects Items made of solid wood have an undeniable appeal. They’re solid, have a great feel and each has a unique pattern only nature could provide. The ability to find a design and make the item yourself from start to finish provides a satisfaction...

Wallpaper and Tile?

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/boring-bathroom-6-dramatic-decor-ideas-you-can-buy-or-diy-207402:
This weekend I saw a beautiful picture of a wallpaper and tile bathroom. It was so stunning, I just sat and stared at it for a while. Initially, if I was told to put both together I would take a minute to consider other options, but seeing it with my own eyes was totally different. via apartmenttherapy It made me look around...

How to choose the best executive office desk

office desk
The reality is that many of us are often at our desk every day for our work that we do. The desk is home to our computer, our documents and other things that are pertinent to our work. Consequently, the desk constitutes the area where we spend most of our day doing our work, whether we work at a...

Our bedroom reveal and our gorgeous Overdyed rug!

over dyed vintage rug
I am pretty bad at sharing my own home with readers. The photos from my last apartment have been ready to publish for years now, but I just haven't been able to pull the trigger and publish a post.  I am really proud of our master bedroom though.  It's been in-waiting for 4 years, but once I had motivation...