Is fear preventing you from enhancing your home with photos and artwork up you love? Fear of hanging, that is? I know some people who never hang things on their walls because they’re worried about messing up and winding up with a wall full of holes representing homeowner failure. Don’t let those holes mock or ridicule you! They can’t if you put a little effort into your hanging skills. Of course, better skills come from better knowledge so read the tips below guaranteed to make your next hanging project much easier.

Does this sound familiar? You know you saw the perfect fabric for your primary bedroom makeover—in fact, you planned to base your entire color scheme on this fabric, but you can’t quite remember where you saw it or exactly what it looked like because you saw it three months ago when you were out running other errands and now that you’re ready for it: Poof! It’s gone. Well, I’ve got a solution for you. It’s an inspiration board and besides being fun, it can be a lifesaver when it comes to tackling bigger design and redesign projects.

You may be aware of the term redesign and assume it means to design again. In the world of home interiors, think of redesign as green design. It’s green, as in saving the planet - and green as in saving you money. I’m passionate about redesign for these reasons and many more. Redesign is the focus of my business, and I’d love to share why it’s such an important part of my life and why I think it could be an important part of yours, as well.

As the weather warms up, we yearn to cast off the shackles of winter hibernation and once again feel the joys of outdoor liberation. That begs the question: Is your outdoor space ready to live up to your warm-weather dreams? If not, now is the time to wake up your outdoor space and make it a place you will love to live. Read on to discover five ideas to get you on track for outdoor greatness!

Ah, the often-overlooked first space in your home. Are you guilty of taking your entryway or foyer for granted? We all know how important first impressions can be with human relationships. The same is true with home relationships, and in this blog, you’ll learn six ways you can enhance your entryway so it will make a lasting impression.

Hello everyone! Today’s post is designed to help you choose the right finish for whatever painting project you may be taking on next. Whether you are thinking about painting a wall, table, cabinet or almost any other surface in your home, you could save yourself time, energy, grief, and money by understanding paint finishes and the differences between them. This knowledge will help ensure that your finish not only looks the way you want but also cleans easily and holds up well.

How important is curb appeal to your home? Very. First impressions matter with people, and they do with your home, too. Think of it in terms of you meeting someone new. You dress your best…hair just right…got your game face on…you got this. The same holds true for your home, and the face of your home is its curb appeal.

My promise to you: read this blog and by the end you’ll be a little closer to operating as a professional decorator or designer. I’ll be covering the seven basic design elements pros consider each time they create an interior design or redesign plan. Knowledge is power, so read on and you’ll be in better position to wield your newfound power on your next home project.

Do you sometimes look at the items hanging on your walls and think, “I swear this stuff has been up here for years. So long that I don’t even notice it anymore.” I am guilty of this, but usually it’s only months and not years until I feel that “familiarity breeds contempt” feeling. You know, “I hate you, decorative metal leaf design I used to think was cute! I’m so over you!” Drama much? Why yes, I do, when it comes to passions like home interiors. My disdain for a certain dining room item emerged recently so I took all that negative energy and channeled it into creating a cute, affordable, and easy photo grouping. Read on for the details.

“Thrifting” can mean hitting garage sales on the weekend, going to estate sales and flea markets, or even going through your parents’ or your own basement or garage. For the purpose of this blog, we’ll narrow the definition to thrifting in an actual thrift store. And we’ll focus on my favorite kind of thrifting, successful thrifting. Throughout this post, I’ll share some photos of some of my recent thrift store finds. Now, let’s get to it, shall we?

If you love a color, is it possible to keep it for life? The answer is yes, even if it’s a color you’ve loved since childhood. Today’s blog provides a couple of simple case studies to show you how.

Hello everyone! Today, I’m going to talk about three very important things to think about the next time you are choosing color for a room or space in your home. In all the years that I have been doing this, I would have to say that choosing color is something that really scares or confuses a lot of people. I always find this interesting because to me, for the cost of a gallon of paint or two, you can make such a big change to a room, and it doesn’t cost much. Plus, there are steps you can take ahead of time to help prevent regretting a color choice. So today, I want to talk about three things you should consider any time you are considering a color change.