Chic, affordable ways to get your home ready for guests

Undoubtedly at some point this holiday season you will be invaded by at least one guest.  For me, the toughest part of hosting is having a place to keep the extra "stuff" that comes along with a guest, or all of my stuff that has accumulated in the guest room, which tends to become a storage room.Here are a...

Martha Lights Up America

We are so excited to share these amazing new lights by Martha Stewart that you can find at Home Depot!We had the opportunity to try out these news lights for ourselves! We are slowly getting ready for the holidays and decided to try out these new lights to see how they looked. As much as I love them, I...

Thanksgiving decorating ideas that you haven’t seen a million times

It's quite a challenge to find unique decorating ideas for the holidays.  Especially with so many people entertaining over Thanksgiving, you want some decor that makes your home a little more memorable.  Here are some ideas that I hope are new to you!Choose an appropriate but non-traditional color palette.  Orange and brown is a classic for Thanksgiving, but how...

High Point Global Views for the Holiday Season

High Point is bringing you great finds from Global Views to add to your home that just premiered this fall! Touches of ink blue and camel with the copper are the perfect way to warm up your home for the coming season. Here is an interview with Erin Davis Smithson of the Global Views product design and development team about...

Tips for working from home!

A lot of people ask me how I handle working from home. As you can imagine, it can be very distracting if you aren't prepared for it! With house chores looking right at you, all your favorite things to do during your down time within eye sight, and no one checking on you to see what you've gotten done,...

Murphy Beds I Might Actually Use!

The idea of a murphy bed is a great option for those who are lacking in space, but it's hard to find one that actually looks comfortable! After doing some digging around, I actually found a few I might use:via popsugarThis one feels open and elegant, but also looks like it would close up to look like gorgeous storage!via...

Protecting your floors, caring for your rugs (lots of eye candy too!)

Rugs are artwork for your floors.  I have spent weeks agonizing over choosing a rug for my home.  I want something that is gorgeous (obviously), high quality, will last forever, and made with ethical standards.via Pinterest via Style Me PrettyWhile a high quality rug doesn't require a ton of maintenance, there are still steps you should take to ensure...

A luxe neoclassical home

I love this home and it's mix of feminine glamour and industrial strength. via Chango & CO

Smart Home Designs

Upgrading your home has always been a toss on whether you want to do something just for the joy of having it done the way you always wanted it to and what has the best resale value. These days it seems like many of us don't stay in one place very long so it doesn't seem smart to invest...

Timeless transitional

Transitional can take so many leans, I guess that's why I like it so much. It also has a timeless appeal, and timeless equals good taste. via Houzzvia Cure Design Groupvia Lonnyvia Houzzvia Chango & CO.via Home and DesignWhat do you think of transitional?