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!

Inside the fabulous home of fashion illustrator Megan Hess

Thanks to Adore Home Magazine for giving us a tour of fashion illustrator Megan Hess's very chic home! If you love all things Coco or Audrey, than you'll love this space.  I try color coding my clothes, but it never lasts.Love how her studio is white and bright but still elegant.The image above via Pinterest via Living GazetteThe image...

Office eye candy!

I easily spend at least 12 hours a day in my home office.  So what it looks like matters....a lot.  Is it comfortable? Nope, I desperately need a new chair and a keyboard try.  Is it clean? Nope.  I still have unpacked boxes from our move two months ago.  Is it functional? Meh...So, I'm gathering up inspiration so I...

Absolutely Gorgeous Bedrooms

Fashion-Forward Color Scheme
The bedroom is undoubtedly one of the most important rooms in your home.  I envision mine as being bright, light, and a little feminine.I personally like a look that features light colors - whites, grays, and aquas, with accent colors brought in in small doses.2 above via House BeautifulThe bright blue lamp in this room is a perfect way...

£50 Amazon Giveaway!

Today we have another amazing giveaway. Appliances Online (a UK based company) is offering a a £50 Amazon Voucher!If you are wondering why Appliances Online is giving an Amazon Voucher instead of a company gift certificate, check out their reason why:"It might sound strange that an appliance company is offering giveaways, however our ethos is to make people happy and we...

Rugs: Selecting size and style

Rugs - how they can make or break a room! A rug can be a major focal point in your room, or purely there for comfort, in which case it should not scream for attention.   When it comes to rugs, I like to go with something timeless and that I know I will always like. Chevron is trendy now,...