simple shutters add serious charm

I picked up six vintage shutters and two really cool vintage windows at a market a few weeks ago and I am so excited about how many different ideas I have come up with just looking at them! Right now, … Continue reading

how to make wall art from corks

Here is an easy way to  capture some of your better wine nights and make them into an artful memory or at least a conversation piece for your next wine night! Start by collecting corks. Wine and champagne. I’d just swipe mine from … Continue reading

Easy Magazine Art

I have been away from my blog for a few days but I am now back! I had a lot on my plate this last week but I am ready to return to providing some fun and useful home design … 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

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

your journey of love comes home

how do you incorporate your love of family, your favorite personal pictures and effects without going gaga all over your house and leaving visitors wondering if you are self-obsessed? Well, the old adage “Less is More” holds true in this … Continue reading

how to hang a photo, art piece or wall decor…

It can sometimes be tricky to get that perfect piece of art or brilliant photo onto your wall in a way that is attractive, level and meshed correctly with your other perfect pieces. Here are some simple tips for creating … Continue reading

a statement piece, every room needs one

A statement piece is the object that all design in a room or quite possibly an entire thought of architecture can be derived and developed from. These paintings by Sharon Cummings are truly beautiful pieces of work and I can see … Continue reading

creating an entry way….

My current home does not have a dedicated entryway space so I am ready to create one off to the direct right of my front door in our office. So to create an entry way out of the entry might … Continue reading