To paint or not to paint? The wood trim conundrum

More than once I have been posed the question of how to make a home look fresh and modern when it is accented - or filled -with wood trim.  These days magazines are full of homes with doors, trims, moulding, banisters, and mantles all in white.  I won't lie, I love white, but I also love original details in...

Going Grey

There's something to be said about the color grey, especially in a home setting. It isn't too feminine and it isn't to masculine. You can pair it with almost any color, and it leaves such a crisp clean look to it!  I'm a long-time fan, hubby is a little harder to convince.  He thinks it's boring...sigh...In most cases, it...

Other Blogs I’m Loving

There are some seriously inspiring bloggers in my blogroll and I wanted to show off some of the great finds that they have been posting about on their sites that I am currently loving!Mocca and Me did a room crush that I couldn't agree with more! It seriously makes you want to curl up on the couch and open...

Outdoor Window Treatment Inspiration

Elegant Exterior Space You Should Apply for Your Home: Fancy Deck Area ~ ruibbs.com Exterior Designs Inspiration
Sometimes all it takes a little extra something to create an eye catching exterior. Since windows are a major part of the homes exterior look, I wanted to give you some good examples to liven them up a little...or just dream! Adding some simple window boxes and beautiful flowers can drawer your attention to the gorgeous windows. A pop of color...

Wall Art and Wall Decals

A simple and elegant cherry blossom branch wall decal. Elegant wall art for your home decor. Vinyl wall sticker from http://cozywallart.com/
My first response to a wall decal is that they are perfect for kids rooms and nurseries! Since kids are constantly changing what they love it's a great way to decorate a room that's not permanent but also doesn't require you to repaint and accessories their rooms multiple times!But I will say I am pretty impressed with some of...

Unique and gorgeous – throw pillows from RedBubble

If you are tired of seeing the same old throw pillows everywhere in the same old patterns or obnoxiously over used sayings, then do I have a find for you!  Redbubble is expanding it's offering of interior design canvases to offer throw pillows.  Read below: "Tired of the same chevron and stripes? Showcase your unique individuality with original artwork on...

Crisp and bright rooms

We had a bit of a heatwave here in Maryland this week so I thought a little cool off was in order.  The rooms below are perfect for hot summer days because they are light and airy, just like a crisp cotton sun dress!Love the spotty drapes.I always have my eye out for a large floor mirror for a...

Luxurious Showers

If only I had the space! Had to include this one even though it is not a possibility in my bathroom renos
What a great way to start the day than with a shower that would definitely wake me up and put in the right mood for the rest of the day... there is also nothing better than a shower after a hard day working at the farm!via franklyesotericvia bloglovinvia cutedecorvia decorpadvia bhgNo matter what your design style is, a luxury shower can...

What are the carpet trends for 2014?

silence carpet collection by bolon
Flooring was often seen as a secondary element of a home’s interior design. Home owners tended to give more importance to the other elements of a room, such as the furniture and accessories, and used a carpet simply as a floor covering. However, the trend is now to make it more of a focal point for a room rather...

Photographer portfolio Bethany Lynn Nauert – Gorgeous, livable spaces

The wedding was wonderful and we are back from our honeymoon!  It was all wonderful.  Before I start sharing the details with you we have a lot of loose ends to tie up and thank you notes to write.  In the meantime, enjoy the stunning rooms below...Love the gray velvet...Can't wait to get hardwood throughout my whole house!See more...