…stal sink, and a robust array on the entryway table. A single varietal bouquet is always chic, but something can also be said about a riotous display of colors and myriad stems. Of course, there is always the fallback vase on the dining room table or kitchen island. Source: Domino, SF Girl by the Bay, Pinterest Florals don’t have to live in the past when vintage style and influence holds its weight with many types of décor. Inject a little flower…
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…ble became an office, an entrance-way or garage or patio became a gym, the kitchen became over-used and messy, different priorities have arisen. “Screen-Time” became “Scream-Time.” How can we decompress and find our way out of the maze (or daze)? Source: Unsplash A Place To Refresh No more than ever, we have to heal and give our home some peace and give thoughts to freshen our air ventilation, natural and mechanical, to keep our homes as germ free…
…like the idea of a constantly flowing source of fresh honey wedged into my kitchen window, I don’t like the idea of the little guys that make the sweet stuff hanging around my house. Luckily, the term honeycomb shade is fondly named after the shape of the critter’s home. The exposed interior of a honeycomb shade is a hexagon-shaped matrix of diaphanous material that traps air. This honeycomb-like design makes it difficult for the temperature from…
…Test 1. I love crystal chandeliers and think they look great in bathrooms, kitchens and garages. (3) 2. I can name the new Pantone color of the year. (2) 3. A “pop of color” is not a bag of “gummy bears.” (1) 4. I like to remove all the book covers from my books and line them up by the spine colors. (4) 5. All of my appliances match in color in my kitchen. (3) Sources: Harmonize Homes, The Daily Meal, Jigsaw Design Group, Dom Info 6. Every room in…
…ilt-ins create a comfy little niche. Corner windows, stairwells, bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, even hallways – there isn’t a place in the home that a window seat doesn’t add personality and style. Before you get carried away planning which cushion fabrics and throw pillows you want to choose to accentuate your new nook, make the main attraction up to par. Beautifully styled windows will not only provide peace of mind, but they will ensure that…
…emade swing that my Dad whipped up with an old metal pot lid from my Mom’s kitchen. He tied a big heavy rope through the lid and climbed up on our tallest ladder and secured it tightly around a big, sturdy limb. We would twist our legs around and sit on the lid, hold on tightly and my sister and I would spin each other until we were queasy. Pot lids swings are easy to make and a special kind of simple fun. If you are feeling luxuriant, a rustic ve…
…big design punch. They’re great nestled on a window sill and lined up in a kitchen, planted with fresh herbs. For a homespun feel, mix swatches of varied colors and patterns on a larger pot. Looking for a uniform, minimal option? Cover just the rim of the pot with fabric. Creating a beautiful deco pot is easier than it looks. Catch-All Canister Add a little flair to your desk with these catch-all canisters. They are perfect for pencil cups and cra…
…sts, no color evokes as many feelings as vibrant reds do. Best used in the kitchen to increase appetite or in the entryway to give you an extra boost of energy before leaving for work, saturated hues of this color elicit many positive feelings. The color red actually increases heart rate and accelerates activity, so when used appropriately in home design, drama is revealed as large swaths of red douse a room. Be prepared to be uplifted and provoke…