HOW TO DECORATE A RENTAL: THE 3 P’S!
ecorating a rental can have some serious limitations. Often you can't paint, replace carpet or lighting or even put holes in the walls. I struggle with this because, though I spend several months a year in my own home (with MULTIPLE holes in every...
6 SIMPLE STEPS FOR FLAWLESS OUTDOOR DECORATING!
Summer is almost here--Is your patio ready?! hen it comes to decorating we often overlook our outdoor spaces. In the summer these spaces become our living rooms, play rooms and dining rooms, and they deserve to have has much style and functionality...
THE NEXT BIG TREND AFTER FAUX TAXIDERMY?
Animal inspired wallpaper--the next big trend after faux taxidermy?! aux taxidermy has been trending in the world of home decor for a while. I have used products from White Faux Taxidermy and Near and Dear in several projects over the last year,...
5 INEXPENSIVE UPDATES FOR YOUR GUEST BATH
hen it comes to design, guest rooms always take the back seat. We focus on our living rooms and kitchens and our personal master bathrooms but have a hard time sinking serious bucks into a space that doesn't get as much use. But a nice and...
GET THE LOOK: AN ECLECTIC DESIGNER BEDROOM
o you find yourself thumbing through design magazines or scrolling through pinterest dreaming about living inside the images you find on their pages? Many of my clients find inspiration from these resources and come to be because they have...
THE IMPORTANCE OF A WELCOMING ENTRYWAY!
ntryways are the first impression of your home. It is where you get to set the tone for what the experience in the rest of your house will be like. Take a look around yours--what is it like? Outdated? Forgotten? Disorganized? Unconnected to the...
HOME OFFICE + STUDIO DESIGN PLAN
ore people than ever are now working from home. And most of them are shoved in a corner surrounded by pile of laundry or baby toys and TONS of distraction. Not only is this type of set up not fostering productivity or efficiency when it comes to...
ETSY FAVS: PINEAPPLE HOME DECOR TREND
t's the depths of winter and I am sure we are all dreaming of a tropical get away where the sun is actually shining ( it hasn't peeked out from behind the clouds here in some time). If you aren't lucky enough to head off to a warmer place this...
7 WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR BEDROOM FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!
hink outside of the box this V-day! Instead of buying chocolates or flowers for your other half why not revamp your bedroom and make it a place where you can spend some serious QT together. A few quick changes can take your room from blah to...
ETSY FAVORITES: JANUARY
tsy is a serious problem for my wallet right now. There are so many amazing products and artists on there. Taking time to go down the Etsy rabbit hole always leads you to the most amazing + unique finds. Here are some of my Etsy Favorites for the...
5 WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR HOME FOR THE NEW YEAR
he new year is a fresh start for so many things---fitness, relationships and career. Why not take the opportunity to make update your home as well. Here are 5 ways to refresh your home for the new year! Paint. Paint is...
CREATE A HOME YOU LOVE IN 12 DAYS
re you ready to make some serious progress in your home this year?! Sick of seeing images of things you love on Pinterest or Instagram and having no idea how to translate it into something that works for your space, style and budget? Feel confused...
OUR HOUSE: MASTER BEDROOM PLANS
ember when I mourned the loss of a black wall in my living room because the husband gave his ultimate veto. Well somehow I have convinced him that a dark charcoal wall in our bedroom would be the perfect back drop and he finally agreed (gave up)....
FRESH IDEAS FOR HOLIDAY DECOR
oliday decorations can easily look inexpensive and dated. The usual go-to's of bows, ceramic figurines and holly printed patterns have been around for a long ages and it's time for an update. If you are ready to swap out your seasonal decor for...
HOW TO KEEP YOUR LIVING ROOM CLUTTER FREE
he living room is one of the most well used rooms in our house. It's where family comes together to watch TV, surf the web, read and so much more. If your house is anything like mine, at the end of a busy day the coffee table is a pile of tablets,...
HOW TO ARRANGE FURNITURE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM
Letting the space plan right in any room will set the tone for a beautiful + functional design. But the rooms in our homes aren't always perfectly symmetrical, or easy to lay out with a typical furniture set up. More often than not they are awkward shapes, with oddly...
BLACK & WHITE HOME ACCESSORIES
ovember is drawing to a close so its time to check out some of my favorite Etsy finds for the month. This month I found myself constantly drawn towards black & white home accessories and decor. Here are a few of my favorites!...
Gallery Wall From Society 6!
oday one of my favorite sources for art + home decor, Soceity 6, is having a sale! 10% off everything plus free shipping! The perfect excuse to start making progress on that gallery wall you have always wanted. Check out some of my favorite...
NEWBURYPORT BLUE LIVING ROOM
have wanted to paint a room in our house dark charcoal or even black for the longest time. My husband- not so much. I don't know if it is because he literally doesn't want to take part in the work that it takes to paint a wall that dark (lots of...
BEST WHITE PAINT COLORS
People ask me all the time--what are your favorite paint colors?! Like my mother used to say --it is constant! But more often than not people are actually looking for direction on selecting those oh-so tricky "non colors". Whites and grays are super trendy right now...
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