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...

Bedroom Storage

You all know how much I love light and beautiful bedrooms. Today I wanted to share with you what I think can be a tough obstacle for a bedroom - storage space.I feel like every time I move, the amount of possessions I have to find space for doubles.  It's important to me that I have a way to...

My wish list and inspiration for my new home

Now that we've been living in our home for a couple of month, I've been having more and more ideas for what I'd like to do with it.  Unfortunately, my wish list and ideas rarely align with our budget.... sigh... a girl can dream though...Here's what I've had on my inspiration board: I've been loving iron and wood...We plan on...

Quick tips for making over your home office

For those of us who work from home its important to have a dedicated work space, but making it look amazing often gets pushed down on the priority list because clients come first! Here are a few tips that should only take a minimal amount of time to make your office a bit more easy on the eyes Location: Your...

Tour the home of one of my favorite designers, Angie Hranowsky

I adore the work of Angie Hranowsky. She has more than a knack for using vintage finds in a way that is never stuffy, but eclectic and colorful. Her Charleston, SC historic home is no disappointment, and features her trademark style and livability. I can't wait to fill my home with kid art, and the large pinboard...

What to do…real hardwood floors or laminate?

Currently our home is about 35% wall-to-wall carpet. The carpet is at least, fairly new, but it's just not for me.  In my mind the only option is hardwood flooring. However nice hardwood floors are not cheap, especially considering the square footage we need for our home. When you buy flooring for a home there is always the tough decision...

Announcing the winner of the Amazon gift card!

Congrats to Dulcinea Silva for winning a £50 Amazon Voucher. Congratulations Dulcinea!