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...

Bring on the Spring – pretty up your rooms with spring hues

Love the setup!
I am so excited for spring flowers and bright colors that are going to fill our outdoor space so I thought I'd do a post about bringing that color in and enjoying indoors as well!  Just last night sweetums brought me the most beautiful pale pink roses.  Having them on my desk makes the room feel so much lighter...via styleathomeUsing...

Unexpected ways to make your dining room chic and gorgeous

My dining room is one of those rooms that is visible from most other rooms in my home, so it's really important to me that it's easy on the eyes.  Here are some fabulous dining rooms, big and small that I would be more than happy to have as my own...via homeremodelnoteLoving this clean and chic dining room.  It...

Dazzling Brussels: The next stop on my summer 2010 backpacking trip

Brussels was a nice, relaxing stop during our European backpacking trip (June 16 - August 25th).  It was somewhat toward the end of our trip so we needed a few days to stop and taste, ehem...smell the chocolate.If you are a lover of opulent architecture and have a fierce eye for detail you will love Brussels.  The architecture spans...

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...