how to decorate a partial height wall or ledge

In my house, we have several partial height walls that have ledges at the top. Currently, I have all of mine bare because they are a challenge to decorate. I have seen many people use fake plants and collections of … Continue reading

create an island getaway in your kitchen

I think a kitchen island can be the modern-day hearth of the home as we tend to congregate in the kitchen area to eat and taste what’s being cooked. An island is  a place to cook, make a mess, be … Continue reading

create an outdoor vanity space for your yard

I love to bring the outdoors inside but today I want to talk about the opposite effect. If you have a fence in your backyard you can add a little personality to your outdoor space by creating a little outdoor … Continue reading

how to choose paint colors that mean something

Choosing paint colors can be daunting to some but I think it is fun and a great expression of your style. Nothing can uplift your environment as much as a new paint scheme. To choose colors for your rooms first … Continue reading

what I am making for my husband for Valentines Day

frame the key to your first home

so after you have been together or ten years, what do you give your husband for Valentines  Day? I am inspired by this idea I found on pinterest…. the most addictive and fun website… EVER.

I want to frame a key of our first home because I know regardless of how long we stay here it will always be so special to both of us. And in the background of my frame instead of the newspaper shown above, I am going to type all of our older addresses because we lived together through college so we have a lot of old apartment addresses.

I hope he likes it. I know it is something we can cherish when we’re old! Happy love day to everyone out there!

xoxo,

Amy

how to use travel to improve your home

The best home decor is something that reflects your personal style and what more reflects your style than your travel photography? If you have cool, colorful shots from a travel destination, blow them up to an 8×10 or 11×14 size … Continue reading

how to use your grandmother’s glass to decorate for spring

I am really becoming obsessed with white milk glass items, the kind of glass my grandmother stashed away. My mother, sisters and I always wonder what to do with all of that family glass, you know, the type that you … Continue reading

striking sofa style, chose a standout piece

I have to say, when thinking of chosing a sofa for my house I probably wouldn’t think claw-foot bathtub, but since it is a Friday, I want to have a little fun! How cool are these Bathtub Sofa’s by Ruffle House … Continue reading

how to make a built in window seat

I am a proponent of making things, building-wise, as easy as possible which is why I love to come up with projects that involve Etsy-finds. Etsy is a great resource of skilled artisans that can be utilized to compose multiple … Continue reading

how to repurpose furniture with broken glass

So what can you do if a cabinet you love has a door with a broken piece of glass? Or what happens if you find a piece of furniture you love but the glass is not up to par? I … Continue reading