Chic and beautiful living spaces

In my house, the living room is the center of our house. Not only is it the first room you see when you walk in, it's the place where we spend the most time.  When our wedding is over and we have our lives back - the living room is second on my makeover list after my office.LOVE...

Inspiration for incorporating yard sale and flea market finds

Since it's the yard sale time of year, I thought I'd show you some inspiring ways to mix in those great flea sale and yard sale finds. It doesn't really matter what style decor you have.via Angie Hranowskyvia Southern Livingvia Ivy and Pipervia indulgyHere's another example of a what vintage lighting can do adding it with a barn style...

The Art of Buying Original Art

Buying art can be a little more complicated than just falling in love with a piece and hanging it up! You may find that when you bring home that "gotta have it" piece that it doesn't fit in the space you want it in or it isn't great standing on it's own. Here are a few hints to help with...

Super small space inspiration

With my wedding and honeymoon coming up- we are going to Greece, I can't stop daydreaming about vacations and traveling which brought me the inspiration to show off some really cute RV's that prove you don't have to give up great decor just to be on the go. Granted, we are backpacking and using cars and ferries, but I...

Taking A Minimalist Approach – clean and serene spaces

Have a seat :)
Sometimes I think we forget that simple can be just as beautiful as well decorated! With things so hectic in my life with the wedding right now, it's nice to see such simple, clean spaces.  Spring is also a great time to clear out clutter - so be a little more ruthless when you empty out those closets this...

Milan Design Week 2014

Last week, the International Design Week took place in Milan! From the Rossana Orlando exhibition Untoldat the Museum Bagatti Valsecchi to the Berlin Design Selection at Ventura / Lambrate to the Romeo & Juliet 2.0 event via Paolo Sarpi featuring original spiral staircases, designers, journalists, bloggers, architects and many other were looking for the new trends and ideas of...

Industrial Eye Candy – using just a dash or go all out

Spring is the time for cleaning out our homes and bringing in new fresh design. It's all the season of yard sales, festivals, and fairs which can bring some seriously great finds for your home! Here are a few ideas of what you can do with those industrial style finds:via funkyjunkinteriorsI love the industrial style shelving here, even if you...

New and pretty ways to use and hang your curtains

I saw this picture the other day and it made me think that there are probably a lot of other cool uses for curtains and drapes other than just hanging them in your windows.  Have you ever used drapes in a non-traditional way?We have a heat pump in our bedroom, and I was thinking a treatment like the one...

Fun Kitchen Projects

Inside back of cabinets painted with Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze.  Love this
Making your kitchen your own can seem a little daunting since most homes come with the basic builder kitchen materials. Here are a few ideas to bring a little of your personality into your kitchen!via thedecoristaPicking unique door knobs and pulls is a great way to add a touch of you into your kitchen. I'm loving the sink faucet that...

Gorgeous little cottages and escapes

I have been planning my wedding for over a year and a half now.  My words of advice to the recently engaged - make your engagement as short as possible.  The length of your engagement is in reality the length the wedding planning process takes.  With our wedding on May 24th, planning is almost complete but we are also...