Greetings everyone, welcome to the link par-tay celebrating the great outdoors! May means the kids will soon be out of school and the days are getting longer. The sun sets later, the weather is warmer, and that means we will be dining outdoors most evenings, so why not spruce up our mini outdoor dining space? …
A reader recently wrote in and asked an important question when it comes to designing a space. Leah W. wondered whether some design rules were made to be broken and were there a few examples or illustrations for successfully breaking those rules? I asked Courtney to tackle this topic, and he is back this month…
I love a celebratory party in honor of spray paint! Thanks Sarah for kicking off the Home May’d parties with a topic devoted to one of my favorite transformative substances: da spray paint. It rocks. I’ve often said, I’ll spray paint anything that stands still, cause so often I fall in love with the shape…
G’day friends! I’m so happy to be back home in Cali, catching up with my family. Today I welcome contributing writer Michelle from Ten June to share her insights on making the most of your outdoor spaces with ideas for stylish entertaining. ‘Tis the season! This article is like a breath of fresh air for…
Hey there, thanks so much for linking up to the Paint Projects Party earlier this week, here are a few highlights I wanted to share! Check out this media wall built by Yellow Brick Home, absolutely fantastic Kim & Scott! How lovely is this painted stair runner by Anna at Take the Side Street? …
Hey there! Hope you all had a fabulous holiday weekend! We had a very relaxing time visiting with my sister and her family in Sacramento, dining on classic Easter dishes like citrus glazed ham, roasted asparagus, and my lemon pudding cake. There’s nothing quite as nice as sitting around a dining table with my siblings…
Hello! Hope you’re enjoying this Easter weekend! Today Abi and I joined forces yet again to bring you our picks for the best of the blogosphere this week. This garden table by Marianne at Songbird has me wanting to build a potting bench pronto. Morgan at Pepper Design blog has a new mantel she…
Greetings friends, today I have a very special writer contributing his perspective on a style I am finding myself more drawn to these days: modern design! Courtney of Courtney Out Loud is here to share how to pull off modern design in your home without leaving it feeling austere, cold, or looking like a designer…
The other day, I received a copy of designer Stephen Saint-Onge’s book No Place Like Home. Many of you know, Stephen’s work appeared in a monthly ‘House Calls’ series in Better Homes & Gardens, and I always looked forward to his makeover features. He’s been named one of the top 15 Designers by House Beautiful. …
. I’m loving the arrival of spring, and all of the flowers and plants blooming again. I realize that summer is around the corner and the kids will be out of school in less than two months, so it’s time to start planning ahead for those lazy days. . I’m dreaming of the sand between my toes,…
Happy Friday all! Yesterday was the airing of my design plan for Tamika and Jamaal on The Nate Berkus Show. It’s surreal watching yourself on television, but what an honor to be given the task of designing a space for a wonderful family. For those of you who missed it, here’s a bit of background. …
Greetings and happy weekend! I am trying out a fun new weekend series called “Best of the Blogosphere” or “BOTB” for short. I better be careful not to mistype that ‘T’ ! This series will be a roundup of the best of home improvement and decorating that we see in blog land. When I say…
Greetings and happy weekend, today I have a giveaway you’re going to love! Two of my favorite designers Courtney and Lauren joined up a few years back to create kelly + olive, an online decorating service for those struggling to pull their spaces together and have those spaces reflect their personal style. I’ve been reading…
I popped into World Market over the weekend because I heard they were having a rug sale. I was desperate for a new area rug, and when I say desperate I mean desperate with a capital D. I’ve had the same cream Berberish carpet rug in my family room for two years, and with kids…