Hello all, happy Sunday! I’ve decided to bring this series back twice a month to showcase all the fabulousness going on out there in the blogosphere! I enjoyed the break, but there’s nothing I love more than a great DIY project or a fantastic before and after, so let’s kick of the first BOTB of…
Well it’s certainly looking a lot like Christmas around here which means some things are done like the tree and mantel, but much of it is not. I’m going very minimalist with the décor, perhaps it’s because I’ve had to bring it all out a few times this year, so I’m keeping it simple. I’m…
Well here we are again caught up in the the holiday hustle and bustle and how quickly it can get overwhelming. If you were standing in my house right now, you’d laugh at the scene inside. Well maybe not laugh, but be relieved that yes, our house is messy, and so yes, we’re perfectly normal.…
Greetings all, are you feeling the frenzy yet? I started to feel it today, with a million things on my plate. The kids are home from school this week (who’s idea was that?) which adds to the craziness, but I finally got a chance to sit down for a spell to answer some emails and…
Have you ever wondered how to decorate with those antiques you’ve inherited? Those precious pieces beloved by a grandmother or aunt that have been in the family for decades and now belong to you? It’s a question I received last month from a reader and one many people have struggled with. Today Courtney from Courtney…
Greetings all! Today I have the best conversation for you to savor. Settle in with your beverage of choice cause it’s just like a group of your favorite gal pals are here with you and we’re all sharing our opinions on trends in design for 2011! Michelle of Ten June is back for her monthly…
Hello and happy Sunday everyone! Are you ready for Halloween? I’ve got two very excited munchkins who have been wearing their costume practically all weekend long, let’s hope those threads last through the end of Monday’s festivities (fingers crossed). Amanda and I teamed up again to bring you our favorite picks from across the blogosphere,…
G’day all! I’m so excited about the Tablescape Link Party I announced yesterday, so I couldn’t wait to share some inspiring ideas with you! Setting a table is so much fun, because the table is that place where people gather to do two of the very best things in life: eat and talk. Eating and…
Hello ladies and gents, it’s that time of year where we’re all planning for the holidays and part of that is setting an inviting table. Would you like a chance to win a gift card to HomeGoods by setting your holiday table and snapping some pics? Well I’ve partnered with HomeGoods to host a holiday…
I could read shelter magazines all day, admiring all of the bold designs within the glossy pages. Yet I find more and more I am drawn to spaces with neutral palettes, especially ones with multiple layers of texture and pattern. What’s true is that beige, cream, and taupe don’t have to be boring. Instead, they…
Courtney and I got to talking the other day about how much we love well designed spaces with large scale statement pieces. While small collections successfully grouped together certainly have their appeal and do help to personalize a home, there is something to be said for the wow factor created by a statement piece that…
Oh hello. Amanda and I are back this week, teaming up with another round of our favorites from blogland, so kick back, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy these inspiring links in our ‘best of the blogosphere’ series! Simple stripes and an inexpensive store bought bench transformed Desirée’s blah closet into a…
Hello all, today I’m happy to welcome back a monthly contributor, Michelle from Ten June. After all that fall decorating and crafting, I’m in the mood to take a break and read about great design, so Michelle’s article couldn’t have come at a better time. Today she’s bringing you her perspective on how television influences…
Oh we love our tablescapes during the holidays don’t we? I know I do. Most of the year, you’ll find a simple bowl of fruit and some fresh flowers on our dining room table but during the holidays, like many of you, I set it with a pretty centerpiece. Friends appreciate it, and an attractive…