Wood Touches

natural and easy
In the winter I seem to struggle to keep the house feeling fresh and warm. Adding a touch of wood in a room is a great way to bring the outdoors in and give it that feel of warmth. Here are some beautiful ways to get you inspired:via decoracion.facilisimovia lonnyvia shanty-2-chicvia thelearnerobserverLove this desk!via little-brick-housevia domainehomevia hgtvWhat do you use to warm up your home...

More from my backpacking trip to Europe: Paris Part 1

Does Paris need an intro? Not really. Even if you try to avoid "touristy" attractions, Paris should be at the top of everyone's list of places to go. You can avoid the tourist traps altogether if you want and get lost in the streets of charming old neighborhoods full of character. Obviously, I have to include some...

Subtle or Bold?

I'm in a pink and gray kind of mood today and was wondering what my readers tend to lean towards. Bold accent color or subtle ones? I sway back and forth depending on the color but when it comes to pink and gray I tend to lean towards to the subtle side.via stylemeprettyvia theeverygirlvia bhgvia bloglovinvia styleathomevia looklingerloveComment below and...

Best Posts In January!

Here are some of our most read posts in January:Chicly unique eclectic spacesWhy I love plantation shuttersHow do you stay organized?Must see mother of all diy abandonedOur favorite DIYsInspiration for modern but traditionalPenny Tile InspirationWhich one is your favorite?

Help choosing and finding mini pendant lights (and kitchen eye candy!)

So, we've recently had some demo work done in our house (pics coming soon!).  And as exciting as it is, picking things out for the revamped space is a bit daunting.  We are starting with looking for 3 mini pendant lights to go over our new breakfast bar, which is small at just 6' x 18."  The issue is...

Fabrics I am Loving!

online fabric, lewis and sheron, lsfabrics
Since I've been working on my office update, I thought I'd share some fabrics that I am eyeing to help me out with the change:What do you think?

Penny Tile Inspiration

Young House Love Blog-blacksplash with pennies
Penny Tile Penny tile was a major thing in the 20th century and although you don't find it in many homes now, it isn't as retro as most people make it out to be. Used correctly, I think it can be very modern! via hgtv via apartmenttherapy via camillestyles via apartmenttherapy via styleathome Would you use penny tile in your home?

How do you stay organized?

Organize your time!
With all the big changes in our home there is a lot going on! Sometimes staying on top of it all can get a little overwhelming, so I thought I'd ask my readers what they do to stay organized!via bhgAre you the kind of person that has to write everything down in one specific place like a calendar or...

Inspiration for a modern but traditional space

Nautical Color Scheme
Sometimes putting two styles together just creates a masterpiece. It's interesting to see couples who have totally different taste bring them together and make something beautiful out if. Here's some inspiration for you on mixing modern and traditional:via bhgvia designspongevia domainehomevia southshoredecoratingvia domainehome

Our favorite DIY projects – I guarantee these will inspire

I've spent a while gathering up my favorite DIY projects for around the home.  Some are quick and easy, some are more involved.  The winter is a great time to tackle a lot of these since you are stuck in the house anyway.  Just make sure that if you do any requiring paint, chemicals, etc., that you have proper...