Everything has its season. Including seasons. And for most of us, the shift from winter to spring is the most welcome turn, turn, turn of them all. No matter where you live, the thought of less inside and more outside is intoxicating. Less forced air, more fresh air! Less living room, more patio! Less tech, more deck! So it’s the perfect time for an annual assessment of your outdoor space. If your great outdoor space ain’t so great, I’ve got you covered. Here are 5 fun and easy ways to make your patio or deck the go-to spot for relaxation, entertainment, and pretending to have a green thumb.

Let’s be honest: nobody wants to spend time in the laundry room. It’s that weird room where socks go to disappear and where mystery stains refuse to budge. It can be hot and cramped and far from inspirational. But since we have to be there or risk wearing the same stained, smelly clothes day after day, why not make it a space that’s enjoyable? 

Introducing a little fun into your laundry room can make the chore of washing, drying, and folding (or pretending to fold) a little less painful. Here’s why it’s worth the effort:

We all want our homes to look amazing. And we all want our bigger home, planet earth, to be around as long as possible. The way to help achieve both of these goals is by relying on eco-friendly interior design. Today I’ll share five easy ways to go green inside your home with style and substance.

It’s not quite the thrill of driving a new car off the lot and getting a deep draw of that intoxicating “new car smell, but buying a new piece of furniture is pretty cool, too! However, for a lot of people, it can be a daunting task. There’s a lot to consider and it’s not a cheap endeavor, so having your ducks in a row before you hit the furniture store can save you time and heartache. Fortunately, I’m here to help. Allow me to help you become your own furniture whisperer.

I’ve rented. You may rent – either now or in the future. Renting definitely creates design challenges. So when it comes to creating a loving living space, the message is clear: Renters need love, too! Today we embrace these underserved dwellers as I share five renter-friendly ideas guaranteed to add personality and color to your home.

Redesigning a room in your home can be fun, invigorating, rewarding and…overwhelming. However, in this blog you will learn how to enjoy the fun, invigorating and rewarding parts and overcome that overwhelming part. The secret if to focus on these three factors -- what I consider to be the three most important aspects of any successful redesign project. Nailing these three will give you confidence that your room will deliver the satisfaction you’re seeking.

If you pursue a major design or redesign project in your home that carries a significant budget, it may be important to you to choose a “timeless” or “classic” style that will endure the test of time. This is wise thinking as a way to ensure your space will look good for years to come and won’t require another remodel if you would need to sell it. Today, I’ll cover styles that have been popular for years and are almost certain to remain popular well into the future. They’re characterized by classic elements and the ability to adapt to remain contemporary without losing the features we know and love.

Honest answer: When you think of ways to beautify your home, do pattern and texture come to mind? Based on my experience, “P&T” are far down the list of ways to spiff up a space –below basics like color and light and style and furnishing and flooring and window treatments and a few others, if they make the list at all. If you’re guilty of overlooking P&T, you’re in good company. While P&T may eventually work their way into the redesign of your home, they often are overlooked as important strategic choices. In this blog I aim to elevate P&T to the TOP of your thinking. They can be great tools to help you love where you live®.

I was flipping through my design magazines and came across several articles on home features we no longer use. Some were interesting. Some fun. Some I had never heard of. Some brought back fond memories from my growing up years when a home can mean so much. Read on for five of my faves.

With each passing year, it seems more home interior “design styles” are added to an already long list. Will you be well served by, or even remember, the main design features of Urban Skandi Post-Modern Industrial Chic? I’m guessing not. So let’s bring it back to the basics. Read on for basic definitions and images of basic home interior styles. This foundation will help you determine which main styles you like and don’t like. That understanding can help you explore related options to nail down a style – or two or three – to help you express your unique personality.

Forgive me. Relying on bad Easter puns in a blog headline is not only cheep humor, it’s a hare irresponsible. Now let’s move very quickly to this week’s post. Just in time for the season, I’m happy to share some fun tips for decorating Easter eggs. Ready? Let’s hop to it!

When it comes to cleaning, I will have to say, it’s not something I actually enjoy doing. I know that there are some out there who LOVE to clean. I, however, am not that person. So over the years I have devised a plan to help make the cleaning process go as smoothly and quickly as possible. Today, I am going to share some of those tips with you.