Brilliant Blind Ideas

When it comes to decorating your windows there are plenty of choices out there. Whether it’s a plush curtain or a practical Venetian, your window dressing is an integral part of your home. I'm dying to replace my plastic venetian blinds with some more attractive curtains or Roman shades.  However, I have been noticing that roller blinds have come...

Eye Candy Inspiration for Thanksgiving!

Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, what's better than some last minute holiday inspiration? Here's to a great Thanksgiving!  If you are traveling be safe!!

Beautiful Christmas tree inspiration with Treetopia!

There's not many things that make your home prettier and cozier than a Christmas tree during the holidays.  This will be Chris and my first Christmas in our new home, and what better way to bring in the season then a tree?  Luckily, I was introduced to Treetopia, a company that makes ASTONISHINGLY realistic faux trees, as well as...

Where It’s Not Okay to Skimp

Welcome Tom! Tom McShane, professional blogger and lover of home renovations, is going to be a guest blogger today!We’re all trying to clamp down on our spending, and the purse strings are tighter than ever. It’s always a great idea to save money where you can, particularly when it comes to redecorating or renovating rooms in your home; the...

Great gift idea! Typography map art from Map My State! (And a coupon code)

Today I wanted to introduce to you Map My State, a product with a really cool concept.  Map My State specializes in unique typography designs featuring states, cities, countries, and more. I requested a map of Spain highlighting Segovia, the city I lived in part-time for 2 years, and look what they sent! Ben and Ashley came up with the concept...

Tips on Selling Your Home at Top Market Value!

Chris and I bought our first home this year, and so far we love being homeowners. We know that one day we will need room to grow, so when we start looking for our next home in 5 - 7 years, we are going to want to sell our home at a great price. We have already been researching...

A little bit of bliss – unique and stunning rooms

1. GEORGE Interior Design  2. Elements of Style  3. House Beautiful 4. The Inspired Room 5. Real Simple

Book Review: House Proud by Valorie Hart

House Proud: Unique Home Design, Louisiana is like a tour of some of the state's coolest, chicest homes. A more articulate summary can be found at Amazon, where you can purchase the book:"Experience the joy of decor and design, restoration and rebirth, color and comfort - all in the enchanting locale of Louisiana. A New Orleans-based interior designer, Valorie...

Book Review: House Proud by Valorie Hart

House Proud: Unique Home Design, Louisiana is like a tour of some of the state's coolest, chicest homes. A more articulate summary can be found at Amazon, where you can purchase the book:"Experience the joy of decor and design, restoration and rebirth, color and comfort - all in the enchanting locale of Louisiana. A New Orleans-based interior designer, Valorie...

Rugs Rugs Rugs

Keeping the focus on floors these days, I'm pretty excited to show off a favorite of mine today. Antique and vintage rugs are a great way to add a little pattern and eye candy to the floor! If you aren't sure of what type of rug to look for, Scandinavian rugs are great for pastel rooms. They tend to have...