Kids love having a little place all their own, that is why it has become a right of passage to have a play house or a tree house. Instead of just placing them in the corner of your yard, give it a little home of it’s own by surrounding it with a mini garden. Some Read More
Archives for July 2013
Transform a Patio with Tuscan Design (Part 1 of 2)
When you think of Tuscany, rich Mediterranean colors, great wines, and beautiful rolling landscapes all come to mind. Bring each of these elements into your back yard and it is sure to become a favorite spot for friends and family to hang out. This article will tell you how to turn your space into a Read More
Decorating a Rooftop Terrace with Outdoor Artificial Plants
Rooftop terraces offer superior views of the landscape around you but they can also be brutal to natural plants because they provide little to no shade and can be a very hot location. Instead of constantly fighting to keep natural plants alive, try replacing them with artificial ones that have been specifically designed for outdoor Read More
Christmas in July
The holidays can get expensive – fast. Instead of waiting until November to decide how you are decorating this year, why not have a little Christmas in July and do some of your holiday pre-planning? Buy your decorations now and free yourself up to focus on gift lists in December The Tree Natural trees can Read More
How to Hang a Wreath
A seasonal wreath can be a great addition to your home. Traditionally they are hung over a mantle or on the front door, but they can also be beautiful hung in a guest bathroom or over an entry table. Here are four ways to properly hang wreaths throughout your home. On a Door Display seasonal Read More
Decorating a Foyer with Preserved Plants
The foyer of your home is the place where you greet your guests and welcome them into your space. Make that first impression a lasting one by decorating it in a beautiful, yet unobtrusive way. Here are some tips for entry spaces. A Touch of the Outdoors There is no better way to decorate a Read More
5 Tips for Decorating a Vacation Home
Have you invested in a vacation home at your family’s favorite destination? Vacation home decor has a whole different set of needs than a typical home. Use these five tips to get you started in the right direction when decorating a vacation home. 1. Use Artificial Plants Indoors and Outdoors Silk plants have come a Read More
Upcycle a Glass Vase with This Silver Leaf Project
We all have them laying around, those plan glass vases that come free with floral arrangements. In less than 2 hours and $20 in materials I was able to transform those throw-away vessels in to something that I would proudly display on my mantle. Here are the step by step instructions so that you can Read More
The Beautiful Mini Rose Tree
Add an instant touch of traditional elegance to your space when you decorate with a mini rose tree. Double ball boxwood topiaries can be very manicured and a little too fussy for some styles. This tree features the same double ball design but in a more unstructured shape that makes it a bit more casual Read More
The Key to Choosing Kitchen Accessories
Accessorizing a kitchen can be a challenge. The key is to make sure that the kitchen accessories that you feature can also be useful. Here are some useful hints to help you get a kitchen that looks like it stepped out of the pages of a design magazine. Open Shelving Open shelving helps to showcase Read More