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...
AGATE HOME DECOR
rom coasters to book ends to side tables , agate home decor is a huge trend this year. For October's etsy favorites I have rounded up a few pieces of artwork inspired by this colorful and textural stone. I am thinking of using number 1 as an...
BEST UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARDS FROM OVERSTOCK.COM
n upholstered headboard is a great way to add color, pattern and/or texture to any bedroom. They make the space cozy and inviting while creating a major focal point. Here are some of the best upholstered headboards from overstock.com. ...
Gray + Yellow Family Room
ake a look at this gorgeous family room that was recently completed for a great e-Design client. Similar to a recent project my client was moving into a much larger suburban house that was in need of A LOT of furniture. I love when a project...
LUCITE HOME DECOR
ucite is an amazing material that can be crafted into a variety of home decor elements. The smooth clear finishes, paired with polished metal hardware gives a clean, modern and chic feel to any interior. In a research for a recent Etsy Favs post I...
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OUR HOUSE- MASTER BATH RENOVATION [ pt. 2 ]
his post is a long time in the making! I have been so busy with client projects that I just haven't had the time to put everything together for this post. But I am so excited to share our master bath renovation with everyone now! This summer we...
‘FALL’ IN LOVE WITH SEPTEMBER ETSY FAVS!
all is in the air! Leaves are changing, the days are cooling off and everyone is talking about the comeback of the PSL. Time to break out the fur vests,cozy scarves and boots and get ready for my favorite season. We always update our wardrobe for...
NEUTRAL LIVING ROOM DESIGN IDEAS
eutral living spaces don't have to be boring and bland spaces. When done right they can be warm and inviting spaces. Check out these neutral living room design ideas to help you pull off a neutral and stylish space! [ NEUTRAL AND...
ECLECTIC + MIDCENTURY LIVING ROOM
oving into a new home can be exciting. You get a chance to refresh your decor, reinvent your style, add or subtract things that you have always wanted or have been wanting to get rid of. Excitement is one word for it (if you are shopping maniac,...
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