…home growing up that I actually enjoy reflecting on. Thankfully one is my bedroom. I had splatter painted walls and a hand painted, striped border. I STILL love color AND stripes and there are lots of both of those in my home. My parents also had an art studio at our house. I loved that room. It was full of canvases, supplies and all things an arty person would need to feel inspired. We have a playroom for my boys where I have cabinets full of or…
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…rafty Space 7. Pull ‘Em Out Jazz up the “plain-o” pulls on your bathroom, bedroom or kitchen cabinets with some patterned, brightly colored or floral knobs. Pulls are easy to unscrew and quickly add a new look. Sources: Nancy Burke , Ali Express, This Old House, Hardware-Online 8. Jumble of Jars Redo the pantry and get rid of those bulky, tacky cracker and cereal boxes that never seem to fit. So many cute glass jars are now ready and waiting to…
…our recycling bin. I am really excited about this new product as I just installed these solar shades outside over two large patio doors. Bright sun, glare, streetlights and even some noise is deflected. My bedroom is now cozier, quieter and shaded, and drifting off to a peaceful sleep is a dream come true. Solar shades are truly a magical window treatment. Treat the outside with love, too….
…e the darkest room. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of you still have your bedroom windows covered in aluminum foil or black trash bags! Yeah, that works, but come on, it’s time to do the right thing for something as nourishing as sleep, even more so in these new uncharted ways of living when we are overloaded with stress. If you are an undemanding sleeper, we also have many in between light blocking window treatments to solve any of your sleep ti…
…ngs Frozen Pillows If the heat is streaming in through your windows in the bedroom since you forgot to order solar shades for those extra sunny days, try this icy idea. Place a pillow or a pillowcase in the fridge to take out at bedtime to cool you down at night. Any cold surface kept close to your body reduces heat throughout your entire body. This easy, nifty trick makes those hot, muggy nights bearable. You can order a pre-made “chillow,” but w…
…m “Pscyho” is the silhouette of Norma Bates overlooking the motel from her bedroom as the protagonist arrives. Source: Horrorthon Norma’s son Norman is in charge of the entire property and his mother is in charge of him. She seems particularly unhappy that another woman has decided to stay at the motel. All this leads to a terrifying meet-up in the shower. As it turns out, there’s a lot more, or less, to the Bates family that we’re initially led t…
…t my window treatments. My cellular shades do a great job at insulating my bedroom in both cooler and warmer months, but I wouldn’t mind an extra line of defense when it gets scorching hot outside. This year, I’m planning on installing solar shades on all my sun-facing windows to cut back on glare and block any UV rays from fading my furniture. The best part about solar shades is that they won’t completely block my view, so I’ll still be able to e…
…size the “springiness” in your home against a green wall- in the bathroom, bedroom or family room. Just a coat of paint on one wall will bring you on trend and if you tire of it, just roll on another color- the beauty of paint! Sources: This Old House, Decore Hoje, Glub Dubs, Wedonyc Greenery Glows If this intriguing color is tugging at you, the dining room is one of our most active places and this hue gives a vibrancy to this space and engenders…