Luxurious Bathrooms
Our master bath is in desperate need of a facelift. You can tell the previous owner tried to make it look upscale based on the tile they used, but the execution is so DIY ...like, gunky caulk lines DIY. This winter, painting and caulking our master bath will be a priority project.I take baths pretty often in the winter,...
Beautiful Interiors (and great tips!) from Fixer Upper’s Joanna Gaines
I guess I'm a bit late getting on the Fixer Upper bandwagon, especially considering they will no longer be doing the show *tear* after season 4. Even if you don't always love their projects, Joanna Gaines is undoubtedly wildly creative and talented, and I love the little tidbits of design wisdom and inspiration I get from her.Joanna keeps you guessing...
Best Built-ins: Inspiration for adding beautiful functional storage
When I hear built-ins I usually envision more expensive custom built homes. However, when you consider the cost of quality furniture, or any furniture for that matter, you might be surprised at the bang for your buck custom built built-ins provide. Also consider the value it will add to your home, and that you have a storage solution perfectly suited to...
Ali Cayne’s light-filled family friendly NYC townhouse
I was pretty darn excited to run across this house tour on Domino magazine because I've seen and featured rooms from it individually in previous posts (her bathroom is one of my favorites)! Ali Cayne is a restauranteur who moved to a downtown Manhattan townhouse and took the opportunity to update it to be a warm and inviting...
Some Colorful Inspiration
With seasonal colors getting ready to change, I thought it might be fun to look at some colorful inspiration!via houseofhipstersvia abeautifulmessvia popsugarvia thecraftedlifevia mydomaineHow do you add color to your space?
Beautiful Transitional Interiors by design firm Olivia O’Bryan Part 2
Today we're back with more eye candy from Olivia O'Bryan.Enjoy!How do you like the unusual "plank" cabinetry?One day I will have an outdoor living room!
Functional over frills.
When you talking about home decor some would assume that it's more about the fun of decorating than the functionality. That is where I disagree. Decorating isn't all about the frills, its about function too. via lucywilliamsinteriorsThere's no point in spending money on a room just to decorate it without considering how it's going to function and if it's going to...
When Simple Meets Stunning
Every once in a while my love for design goes a little overboard and I have to make myself take a step back and clear my mind.via pampaWhen a room gets overwhelming to me, the first thing I do is take a few things out. Sometimes simply clearing the space can refresh me.via designspongeThat can happen with more than just decor...
Beautiful Transitional Interiors by design firm Olivia O’Bryan Part 1
Traditional interiors with a fresh twistI love transitional interiors because they don't rely on trends rather on sound design principals, but they also aren't stuffy or outdated.Design firm Olivia O'Bryan really exemplify what a beautiful transitional interior isI would love to have an entry or foyer at all, but especially one with the space to have a round table...
The best of July!
This July was a hot one and so was the blog this month! Here are the top posts from July:An Old Portland Library Turned Into a Beautiful HomeA Brooklyn apartment full of inspiring ideas and detailsInspiring small living roomsRelaxed and comfortable bohemian styleFilling empty cornersWhich post was your favorite?