Spring and summer mantel decorating ideas

My favorite part of decorating the house is bringing in small personal touches that make me smile each time I look at them, or showing off a collection I've grown over time. A great place to do that is the mantel, because nothing is permanent! You can change out a mantel like you would a shelf and make it...

Office Space Eye Candy

New England Home: Gorgeous light filled second-story loft space with cable railing offers a spot for ...
Some office eye candy to get through the day. It's a great idea to make sure you love your work space. It makes being there each day not as daunting! Since I've been so overwhelmed with wedding planning keeping my space organized has been really important to my sanity.via designspongevia flickrI need to be better about keeping flowers on my...

Contain Yourself (and the necessary clutter in your home with these clever storage ideas)

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While spring cleaning has yet to begun at my house, and likely won't this year with my wedding in May (yikes!), I thought I'd share with you some fun ideas to contain the chaos you'd like to keep in a way that doesn't affect your home decor.via bhgMatching baskets are fantastic! Especially ones with label options to help you remember...

Gorgeous outdoor spaces

Easy, Breezy Beach House Inspiration
For all of those who are itching to go outside like me, here's a little eye candy to tide us over! Our backyard and patio need some serious love, but until we recover from our wedding expenses, I'll just have to live with gathering inspiration until we can start making improvements.I would be out here all day...though everything would...

Best little tips, tricks, and cheats to create the special finishing touch in your home.

Nailed It!  Nailhead Trim Makes Everything Better
Going the extra mile with a space doesn't need to take much effort. You can add a little touch to one room or space to change the entire feel or look of it. Not all additions make a huge impact, but here are a few that I think really go far...via flourishdesignandstyleDon't have a bar or breakfast bar but want...

Make The Most Out Of Your Closet

Use a towel rod on the inside of the linen closet for holding blankets.
Spring cleaning can get to the best of us sometimes and when it feels just a bit too overwhelming sometimes I like to start small! A closet is a great place to get a great amount done but it not take too long to accomplish.via bloglovinTry pulling everything out of your closet, sorting it into piles of keep, donate,...

Inspiring ways to use a neutral palette

It's no secret I'm a fan of grays, whites, and other cool neutrals.  Using neutrals really allows me to experiment with different accent colors via pillows, throws, and accent colors.  That means if I end up not being able to live with a green or purple I loved last month, it's not like I wasted a ton of money...

Must Haves for My Desk

It doesn't matter how many times I clean off my desk and try to remove the clutter, there are always some desk must haves that stick around. Here are a few of my essentials to keep me going:via annixenA cute pencil/pen holder is a must have. I need easy access to write or sketch out my thoughts and something simple...

Chic and Glamorous Art for the Fashion Lover

Good art isn't always easy to find. Etsy has made it easier though, and has made it possible to connect a lot of artists with people who love art that isn't mass produced or unattainable to most of us. One Etsy artist I'm loving is the Lady Gatsby shop with fashion inspired prints.I love watercolors, and...

Guest Rooms You Won’t Want to Leave!

Our spare bedroom has been on my mind lately since warm weather is on its way and tends to bring visitors with it! I'm excited to be hosting since we have a home and space to do it now. Here is some guest room eye candy that I might not want to leave if I got the chance to...