If you follow along, you know my other blog this week was about spring cleaning, decluttering, and organizing. Those activities often lead to the realization that we have a bunch of stuff we no longer need or use. If your stuff has grown to an embarrassingly large amount, you can blame the hoarders in your family tree (we all have them) OR turn your vice into a virtue by helping others through a garage sale. Set some low, low prices, give to others, and get rid of your stuff!

Yes, it’s that time of year when you feel excited to clean, clean, clean and declutter your home. I’m experiencing that right now—and I know it won’t last. There’s something very satisfying about going through your stuff, reorganizing your spaces, and cleaning everything to within an inch of its life! On the other hand, it can be a daunting proposition, so I thought I’d offer some tips and tricks to make getting the job done a little easier and more enjoyable. The tips might be most valuable when spring, and your zest for cleaning, starts to fade.

Whether your weather is reflecting spring, stubborn winter, or too-soon summer, the calendar tells us spring is officially here. Now, or eventually, is the perfect time to make plans to refresh to your patio or deck space.

Just like our interior spaces in our home, our outdoor spaces can use a little update from time to time. In this post, I will give you some ideas for easy and affordable changes you can make to help make the most of your outdoor living spaces.

Have you ever walked into a room in your home and said to yourself, “It’s beautiful and functional so why don’t I feel good when I’m in here?” Well, a lot of times, this happens because there hasn't been enough done to insert you (and by you, I mean your personality) into that particular space. Today, I’m going to give you some ideas on different things that can help make that space in your home feel more like you. Because usually if there is a space like this in our homes, we tend to ignore them and use them very little or sadly, sometimes, not at all. So, let’s not waste any more time talking, let’s get started!

Not everyone lives in a big house with lots of square footage. You may live in a studio apartment, small condo, townhome, or even just a smaller single family home. And even if you do live in a bigger home, you may have a room or two that aren’t all that roomy (sorry, pun intended). Seven’s a lucky number so read on for seven big furniture ideas for small places.

A lot can be said for choosing a darker color scheme in a room. It can be dramatic and warm and sensual and sophisticated and…well, you see where I’m going. Darker can be better depending on the feel you’re trying to create. And if you choose the darker road less traveled, don’t fear that your space won’t be livable. Don’t go to that dark place. In your mind, that is. You should be aware of things you can do to bring a little balance to enjoy all the cool while maintaining the functionality every space needs. You can “have your cake and eat it, too,” or in this situation, have your dark and live in it, too!

Itching to change the look of your home’s interior but inflation’s putting a damper on your disposable income? I sympathize. We’re all feeling it. So, this may not be the year for a major remodel or update, but you can make smaller changes that will still bring about a big impact. The best part is these small changes are super easy and they won’t break the bank! So read on to learn how you can pursue an affordable refresh.

We open our windows to let in the breeze. We love to display fresh flowers. We hang photos depicting nature. We introduce natural elements like wood and stone. And we create views so we can sit in our homes and be inspired by the great outdoors. Clearly, we love to bring the outdoors in. So, in this blog, I’ll provide tips to do just that, whether your home is an apartment, condo, town home or traditional single family home.

White walls tend to get a bad rap. Many people think you should put color on your walls. I tend to be one of those people who preaches color, color, color! However, I do think there are times when white walls can be beautiful. They can make a space feel bright, clean, and fresh. In this blog I’ll share ideas to bring in warmth, texture, or color to turn a bland white interior into a wow interior!

Okay, so you’re ready to paint. Stepladder? Check. Rollers and brushes? Check. Extra help lined up? Check—thanks to the promise of post-painting wine. What’s missing here? Ahhhhh, yes, the paint. So many of us get hung up here. Choosing color to put on all those big blank walls seems daunting. Sometimes even paralyzing! Well, fear no more, friends. This blog will make selecting paint as easy as bribing your friend with that bottle of wine!

When you need artwork, vases, lamps or even furniture―to get a bigger bang for your buck, go thrifting! Part of the fun is the challenge. You enter a store not knowing what you’ll find, then suddenly, there’s that item you can’t live without. Here are some tips to make the most of your thrift store adventures while avoiding buyer’s remorse.

While I don’t have statistics to back up my claim, common sense allows me to state we spend much more time looking at our walls than our floors and ceilings. All that dedicated “eye time” puts a lot of pressure on our walls to help deliver the look we desire. Since our walls do so much for us, I think you’ll agree that they deserve to be treated well. Which brings us to the topic of this blog – wall treatments. We’ll examine various treatment options to help you create a solid strategy for those important vertical spaces in your home.