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...

Seriously the best and easiest way to frame your art! And a giveaway!

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED! For some reason, unless you have a bottomless bank account, framing is such a HASSLE. Hence why I still have so many prints still rolled up in tubes under my bed. Framing my art always ends up costing more than the art itself, and then if you try to buy...

My visit to the Wisteria outlet in Dallas!

While on business in Dallas, I got to experience a little bit of design junkie heaven: the Wisteria outlet.  It was in transition for the end of the winter season, but even though it wasn't styled perfectly, it was still a gorgeous and inspiring site to see.Behold!I was loving all of the table-setting inspiration.  Aren't the walls covered in...

Bright, Beautiful, and Bold Dining Rooms

It's so dreary hear today. I definitely needed a little eye-candy pick me up! How heavenly would that sun be while enjoying breakfast?An oldie, but goodie.  I've featured the above before, but I figured it's good enough to show twice.1., 2., 6.  BHG, 3., 5. Adore Mag, 4. ?

Clean and glamorous

The floors and drapes in this bedroom are gorgeousThis bathroom is to-die-for!So many elements I love - the ornate fireplace surround contrasting with the angular lines of the chairs and minimal aesthetic of the coffee table.via Lonny Mag Dec. Issue

Mixing white and wood

Happy Friday everyone! I've gathered up some images of spaces that marry two of my favorite interior elements: white, and wood. I personally don't think there's anything more classic, crisp, and "home." Those floors are gorgeous!The shelves are a great use of an otherwise hard-to-use wall adjoining a gabled ceiling.Do you like white and wood?1.-2....

Beautiful White Coastal Retreat

Imagine a weekend where it's just you, a pile of books you've been wanting to read, or that blank journal for 2013, and this gorgeous coastal cottage... Enjoy your tea or coffee on the patio below...not a bad way to spend a weekend, right? via Boligmagasinet

Happy New Year! Some gorgeous spaces to inspire a home cleanse…

I ended up taking a longer break than I expected, as I had a lot of work to finish up for my web design business. But, I'm glad to be back, and I hope everyone is having a great New Year thus far. Here are some little projects I am undertaking to sort of "cleanse" my apartment...

Treat yourself to the wishlist items you didn’t get!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Mine was full of yummy food and catching up with family. I got lots of lovely gifts, but I'm sure that like me, there are a few things on your list that you didn't get. Lucky for us, post-holiday sales are even more enticing than pre-holiday sales, because stores are...