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