Category: Ideas & Inspiration


Jan
2023

How To Refresh Home Decor Without Spending a Dime

categories: Decorating, Ideas & Inspiration

We are living in very different times right now. Between WFH (i.e. working from home), homeschooling, and/or just home for safety reasons, don’t let the moody blues and cabin fever can creep up on you.  Get your creative juices flowing! You could pick a new hobby like gardening or painting OR you can refresh your home decor like I have. You don’t even have to buy new stuff! Simply rearranging and remixing what you have can bring new life to your space. Check out these three, super easy, inexpensive ways to refresh home decor without spending a dime.

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Oct
2021

So long, Summer, Hello Fall: The 5 Best Fall Decorating Ideas

categories: Decorating, Ideas & Inspiration

It’s officially Fall, ya’ll!! – see what I did there? Fall is my favorite time of the year. Leaves begin to turn gorgeous shades of oranges, reds, and gold. The stifling Alabama heat gives way to mild, sunny days and breezy nights with that certain “crisp” in the air. And the changing season presents the perfect opportunity to switch things up a bit with fabulous fall decor.  You’re probably changing your wardrobe to prepare for the Fall. So, why not update your home decor to embrace this special time of year? These simple, affordable fall decorating ideas will have your home well-dressed for the season.

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Apr
2017

Fresh Off the Runway: Decorating Inspiration from New York Fashion Week

categories: Decorating, Ideas & Inspiration

For fashionistas, New York Fashion Week is like a national holiday. Celebrity sightings AND getting a sneak peak at the fashion must haves for the next season? What’s not to love? From color trends to unique design details, New York Fashion Week is the ultimate source of inspiration for creating the perfect spring wardrobe.  Those runway looks can also give you a little interior design inspiration. In today’s post, I’m sharing my favorite trends from New York Fashion Week –  Spring 2017 and showing you how to incorporate them into your home decor.

 

New York Fashion Week – Spring 2017 – Trend #1

 Earn Your Stripes

 

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Via: Stylecaster

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1. Distressed Pinstripe Rug – Restoration Hardware  2. Ticking Stripe Duvet Cover – Restoration Hardware
3. PB Comfort Roll Arm Furniture Slipcover – Pottery Barn  4. Classic Pinstripe Pillow – Etsy. com

 

New York Fashion Week – Spring 2017 – Trend #2

Flower Power

 

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Via: Stylecaster

 

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1. Soaring Starlings Curtains – Anthropologie  2. Flora Garden Duvet Cover – Pottery Barn
3. Candid Moment Audin Upholstered Chair – World Market  4. Via – Tamar Schechner/Nest Pretty Things Inc

 

New York Fashion Week – Spring 2017 – Trend #3

Ruffle-rama

 

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1. Mandalay Bay Ruffled  Duvet Set – Nordstrom Rack  2. Ruffle Shower Curtain – Bed Bath & Beyond  3. Grey Jersey Ruffle Throw Pillow – Target

 

New York Fashion Week – Spring 2017 – Trend #4

Mellow Yellow

 

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Via: InStyle

 

 

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1. Edina Yellow Single Panel  Curtains – HalfPriceDrapes.com   2. Alcott Hill Marine & Bungalow Rose Ainslie Brook Area Rugs –  Wayfair.com
3. Draper Stripe Ash Duvet Cover – AllModern.com  4. Room Essentials Decorative & Natalie Printed Throw Pillows – Target
6. Devon Premium Sofa – Wayfair.com

 

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Nov
2016

Inside The Obamas’ New Home

categories: Ideas & Inspiration

Although President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will bid a fond farewell to the White House in January, they will still be in the neighborhood. While youngest daughter Sasha completes high school, the Obamas will live in a beautiful 8,000 sq ft home about two miles from the White House.  Although I’m sure nothing compares to the experience of living in the White House, the Obamas’ new home ain’t too shabby. Let’s take a peek inside shall we?

 Inside the Obamas’ Post Presidential Pad

The Obamas’ new home, located in the exclusive D.C. neighborhood of Kalorama, was built in 1928 and has nine bedrooms and eight and half bathrooms.

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THE McFADDEN GROUP

 

The Tudor style home has a spacious living room and dining room, a finished downstairs family room/media room as well as au-pair suite.

 

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The Obamas’ new home also has an oversized terrace with formal gardens, and a courtyard with enough space for the First Lady to plant a small vegetable garden.

 

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Oct
2016

An Empire Inspired Dining Room: Love the Look, Get the Look

categories: Decorating, Ideas & Inspiration

Lucious Lyon, hip hop mogul from the hit show Empire,  may be a shady businessman. But, you can’t deny his home is fabulous! if you’re obsessed with the lavish decor of Lucious Lyon’s lair like I am, here is a little inspiration that will help you live like a Hollywood mogul.

An Empire Inspired Living Room: Love the Look, Get, the Look

 

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  1. Brass Accent Table with Bevel Glass Top – Etsy
  2. El Dorado Chrome Chandelier – Lighting Plus
  3. Moira Velvet Arm Dining Chair – Overstock.com
  4. Mallory Cabinet – Joss and Main
  5. Modern Black Crocodile Lacquer Dining Table – Z Furniture
  6. Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs (2) – Chairish.com

 

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  1. Abstract Oil Painting of Woman – AloH Boutique at Etsy.com
  2. Ming Boxes (set of 2) – Z Gallerie
  3. Abstract Women 015 by Coporate Art Task Force – FineArtAmerica.com
  4. Pineapple Decor – Joss and Main; Art Nouveau Sheherezade Bust – House of Drama Rose at Etsy.com ; Iron Artichoke Decorative Finial – Target
  5. Augmented Tetrahedron Sculpture – AllModern.com
  6. Venus de Milo Figurine – Candiland Art at Etsy.com

 

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May
2015

A Mad Men Inspired Office: Love the Look, Get the Look

categories: Decorating, Ideas & Inspiration
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Thanks to Netflix, I have recently discovered Mad Men. And I’m in love…with the oh-so-suave Don Draper and the set designs. Set in the 1960s, the Mad Men sets are decorated in the uncomplicated, organic Mid-Century Modern stye I adore. Thanks to a weekend of binge-watching, I’m sharing a few must haves and a little inspiration that will help you create a Mad Men inspired office.

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Apr
2015

The Grown Ups Guide to Decorating with Pink

categories: Decorating, Ideas & Inspiration
Decorating With Pink

I am a 37 year old woman. And I still LOVE pink! There I said it. I’ve loved pink every since my Barbies got that pink convertible for Christmas. There is plenty evidence that I haven’t been able to let my passion for pink go – from my pink lunch bag, my workout bag and even pink computer mouse. As a matter of fact, I’m in the process of creating a decorating plan for my bedroom and, yes, I will be featuring pink. I know you may be thinking “Pink? Really? Who are you Elle Woods? Your room is going to look like a baby nursery!” Au contraire mon frere, the color pink can be used to create a warm, sophisticated space without being overly feminine. You just have to know how to do it the right way. In today’s post, you’ll see that pink isn’t just for little girls.

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Mar
2015

Color Therapy: How Room Color Affects Your Mood

categories: Decorating, Ideas & Inspiration
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Remember the color-phobic friend I talked about in my last post? Well, I finally convinced her to inject a little personality into her home by adding color. I almost have her onboard to actually paint the walls! Now that that she’s totally excited about giving her home a makeover, her next question to me was, “what colors should I use?” Now, this seems like a fairly simple question, right? Just tell her to pick her favorite color(s) and go wild. Not quite. Yes, room color can be a great way to reflect your personality. However, with a background in psychology, I know that colors can also influence your mood, activity level and emotions in very different ways. For that reason, my advice is to choose room color wisely. Before you buy that red paint for your bedroom or the blue rug for your kitchen, consider how you want to feel in that particular room. To help you make the right color choices for your next decorating project, I’m sharing how 5 popular colors can influence your mood.

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Feb
2015

Color 101: How to Add Color to a Room Without Painting

categories: Decorating, Ideas & Inspiration
How to add color to a room

A friend of mine recently asked me to help her give her boring living room a much-needed makeover. I took one look at the bland beige walls, beige rug and brown furniture, and immediately said “we have got to add some color to this place!” When I saw the panic-stricken look on their face, I knew she was suffering from color-phobia. She’s not alone though. A lot of people have a fear of color when it comes to decorating. They think adding color to a room means you have to paint the walls. Then they’re afraid of picking the the wrong colors and having to live with the mistake. So instead they learn to live in a space with zero personality. If you can relate, today’s post is just for you; Despite your apprehension, decorating with color is pretty easy to do because a just a little goes a long way. Today, I’ll show you how to add color a room – with picking up a paintbrush.

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Feb
2015

Get the Look: An Olivia Pope Inspired Living Room

categories: Decorating, Ideas & Inspiration
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Unlike a lot of my friends, I am not a Scandal fanatic. Never been to a Scandal watch party or tweeted throughout an entire episode. But, I am an Olivia Pope fan. She’s confident. Smart. Strong yet vulnerable at times. And the girl’s got style. Yes, Liv’s wardrobe is to die for but, when I first caught a glimpse of her home, I became an even bigger fan of her style. Simple, classic elegance – with a touch of femininity. Can’t you picture yourself relaxing on Olivia’s sofa with a glass of wine and bowl of popcorn after a long day of “handling” things? Today’s post will make your dream a reality.

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