A Necessary Mattress Primer (with a little eye candy to make it more interesting)

So obviously I'm a huge believer in the necessity of a beautiful bedroom, and I could loose hours pouring over inspiring bedroom photos.  Mattresses are something that maybe aren't the most enticing topic of study, but they are a vital one. So I've done a little bit of research for you so you don't have to... via Lonny Mag Pillow top Most people...

Ben’s Garden Coaster Giveaway!

Today we are doing a wonderful giveaway thanks to Ben's Garden!Ben’s Garden is a gift and décor retail store specializing in decoupage art, custom gifts and upscale paper collection, vintage-inspired pieces among many other home decor items. He has locations in Oyster Bay and Huntington Village. Since opening his first store in 2004, 29-year-old founder Ben Busko has expanded distribution to a world-wide audience through...

Living Room Must Haves

Our living room is the first thing one sees upon walking through our front door. Since moving in in June, we've made some progress making it ours, but it's slow going since we're still trying to decide exactly what it is we're going for. We have a small sofa now, which I like, but I've been considering a sectional...

Setting up Shop

old faithful shop - gastown, via Flickr.
Whether you are working from home or have your own shop as your business location, the fact is that your working hours are being spent in an environment that you can organize and decorate as you see fit! Of course, if you are trying to welcome customers, there should be a bit of science and study behind how you arrange...

Fashion Forward Apartment

DIY color dipped pots via Apartment Therapy
When it’s time to find apartments, you probably think about the size, location and available amenities, but what about style? How can you make your apartment unique and represent you, rather than looking like the boring, cookie-cutter versions that everyone else has.  It’s easier than you may think.via interiordesigning.netHere are a few tips to find that perfect apartment:One of...

House Tour: A gorgeous island house full of pattern and texture

Taylor Borsari's Coronado Island home isn't your typical light and airy, white-washed and pastel abode, it has depth and soul.  All the same, it's use of eclectic pattern and texture keeps it upbeat and inspiring.  I've got a bit of a crush!This family room is where I would read at night.  The wood and seagrass keeps adds warmth, but...

PURPLE

Lately I feel like I've been seeing purple everywhere. I feel like it's one of those colors you either love or hate. And I've been loving it. What about you? I've been dying to try a high gloss ceiling.  Maybe in our dining room.1. Calico, 2. Angie Hranowsky, 3. Design Defined via The Aestate, 4. Bolig...

Preparing your home for Fall

It's almost that time of year again! As much as I like fall, I'm sad that before we know it summer will be over. For some reason it didn't really feel like summer much this year. I know I'm probably alone in this, but I love heat and even humidity. With the odd weather on the east...

Outdoor Patio Eye Candy

Outdoor furniture for a small balcony via IKEA. by corina
Since the weather has been a strange mix of cold, rainy, and cloudy these past few days, I've been daydreaming about lounging out in the sunshine! Thank goodness it's starting to get back to being gorgeous. So here's a little eye candy to get you excited about spending some time in the sunshine before it's gone all too soon! I...

Furnish your dream home without emptying your wallet

If you remember not too long ago we did a post about Updating Your Furniture by using many different options like Craigslist, Auctions, and Consignment and I wanted to give you an idea of some of the great things you can get.Here are some ways to get the look you are going for without completely blowing your budgetYou can get...