Mixing and matching chairs

Mix and matching chairs is a great way to create a space with more personality. Your reasons for mixing and matching could be to save money (you can only afford one or two of a certain chair you love), availability (the chair is an antique and you only found 1), or visual interest (you think matching chairs are a...

Give your furniture a makeover, easily and cheaply! And signed “Furniture Makeover” book giveaway!

I love DIY books - especially when they're filled with advice and projects that I would actually do AND will save me big bucks.  That's why I was so excited to receive "Furniture Makeovers" by Barb Blair.Here's a description:Furniture Makeovers: Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture with Paint, Stains, Paper, Stencils, and More shows how to transform tired furniture into...

Ideas for lighting your home

Vintage Pendant Lighting
Lighting in a room can really make or break a space! Unfortunately, the lighting fixtures in my new home are as far from my style as you can get, so I have my eye out for some inspiring solutions to light my dining room, kitchen, halls, and master bath... I've been scouring ebay and craigslist for a mod brass chandelier...

Cotswold Cushion Giveaway!

Today we have a wonderful giveaway thanks to The Cotswold Company! Here's a little bit about their company if you aren't familiar with them:The Cotswold Company team have spent the past 16 years supplying the nation with country inspired furniture made from Mother Nature's finest materials. When it comes to wooden furniture we know our stuff and we take immense pride in our products and...

Outside Living Inspiration

Rope Tweed Indoor/Outdoor Rug
Now that we have our own outdoor space, I'm in the process of deciding how to furnish it! There is so much you can do with an outdoor space, whether small or large. I've been looking for some furniture that will fit into our space and some great outdoor accessories that are durable enough to stay outdoors. With a set like...

Updating your furniture: Auction, consignment, or online?

After moving into our new house, I'm realizing that some of the furnishings we picked out for our small apartment don't look so great in our new home. Some I can repurpose or find a different use for, but others I would rather swap for a version of a different size, color, etc... I never really throw things out...

Dreamy Beds

Introduce Glamour with Mirrors
If there's one thing I want in my new home it's a dreamy bed! The kind you can't wait to curl up in at the end of the day and never want to leave! Here are a few beds I found that make me want to do just that! This space feels so inviting, like sleeping on a cloud! I...

You must see this amazing Italian home in Medieval Civita!

Civita di Bagnoregio is a hilltop town in Italy, cut off from urban noise and cars. It's perch atop a hill kept it's architecture safe, and now only a foot bridge connects it to the rest of the world.In this Italian jewel, architect Patrizio Fradiani has converted a property into an amazing luxury escape and vacation rental.  Check out...

Dark Bathrooms – What do you think?

I feel that over the past couple of years I've been seeing more and more dark bathrooms.  It definitely creates a feeling that's elegant and chic, but is it something you would try in your home?The mirrors reflect a lot of light in this bathroom.  Notice the picture hanging above the tub?  I always wonder in these situations if...

A $75 Gift Certificate to shop at Novica – Giveaway!

We are excited to welcome back Novica for another fantastic giveaway! This is a great place to shop for home decor items from all over the world! If you don't remember from our last giveaway here is Novica's Mission:"We want to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to...