Last day to enter the Wallpaper for Windows giveaway, and gorgeous window eye candy!

Today is the last day to sign up for your chance to win a $75 gift certificate to use at Wallpaper for Windows, so hurry over to this post to enter. In the meantime, here are some absolutely gorgeous spaces made more gorgeous through the use of leaded or decorative glass. Some of these looks could easily be replicated by...

An elegant home in white and beautiful antiques.

Rue Magazine's latest issue features a dreamy home tour of the mother of Sacramento Street's Caitlin Flemming.  Sometimes I hear the word "flea market" and visions of over-cluttered spaces fill my head.  Not this home.  A handful of beautiful antiques create a base that is tasteful and elegant base for flourishes of carefully edited flea market finds and cherished...

Beautiful Bedroom Inspiration

One of my favorite feelings is walking into my bedroom for an afternoon nap (unfortunately this doesn't happen very often) to see that I've made the bed beautifully and everything is arranged just so.  Okay, so maybe it's not as chic as these bedrooms below (fiance's "home office") is in our bedroom...via Adore Home Magvia Southern Livingvia Covet Garden...

Announcing another great giveaway, a $75 gift certificate for Wallpaper for Windows

I think today's $75.00 gift card giveaway features a pretty unique product - Wallpaper for Windows. I'm sure you have a window where privacy, too much direct light, or cold is an issue.  It doesn't even have to be a window - it can be a shower door, a skylight, or just a mirror that you may want to...

Announcing the winner of the set of Change of Art frames!

By a random draw, by Random.org, "The Cape on the Corner" won a set of 3 frames in her choice of brown, white, or black.  Congratulations!  PS: Check out the winner's cool blog "Cape on the Corner"Thanks to all who entered this very popular giveaway!  If you didn't win, you should still check out Change of Art - the...

Last day to enter to win an amazing set of frames and great ways to display art!

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!  A final reminder to everyone to enter to win an amazing Change of Art frame! You have until 12 AM EST on Feb. 6th.  I'll announce the winner on Feb. 6th. around noon.Here are some more inspiring ways to get your prints and photos out of hiding and get...

A fantastic surprise home makeover for a soldier returned from Afghanistan!

What caught my eye in this home makeover was the casual, "collected-over-time" look. What I loved way that newly wed Meg Stein surprised her Army sergeant husband with this home makeover when he returned from Afghanistan! How sweet is that? I love the cozy but clean design of this dining room.  Wood chandelier - $50 at...

Make your walls beautiful! Inspiring ways to hang art.

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED! A mid-weekly reminder to everyone to enter to win an amazing Change of Art frame!  I'll announce the winner on Feb. 6th.Here are a handful of very cool ways to display art in your home, and a Change of Art frame would really help you do it!One of my favorite...

Unusual and fun ways to add a little flair and personality to your home

It's tempting to always play it safe when decorating your home - I know I will try something a bit off-beat, but then doubt myself and try something more traditional. And while safe can be beautiful, it doesn't usually have that "WOW" factor. Here are a few ideas, some drastic, some not, for getting a reaction when...

Stunning Prague! More from my summer backpacking around Europe.

Oh amazing Prague.  Touristy, yes...but very much worth it.  The architecture and history is so inspiring.  It's the largest city of the Czech Republic, 14th largest in Europe, and historical center of Bohemia.  It's population is about 1.3million. The lively and beautiful Old Town Square.A view from the Charles Bridge, a big tourist spot in Prague.  It spans the  Vltava...