When it comes to decorating our girls' spaces -- their room, the play area, etc. -- my desire is to give them a space that inspires them and puts the focus on their creativity, not the stuff they have. Although we don't do this perfectly -- and I've seen tons of more playful spaces thanks…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: 5 Simple Ways to Decorate with Candles November has arrived and with it the beginning of my favorite season - the holidays! I love cooler, shorter days while cozying up my home with all things related to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Decorating with candles is a…
Have you ever discovered the perfect color for a design project in an unlikely place only to have trouble picking the exact color – even as you stare at millions of paint chips -- once you get to the paint store? Olympic Paint is taking the guesswork out of choosing paint colors with their new…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: When people come to visit me it's important to me that they feel welcome. Little touches around the house help to say, "We are SO glad you're here!" make it easy for me to show hospitality, even to someone just stopping by. Starting with the…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Step by Step Mantle Decorating The mantle is the centerpiece of the room. It can be challenging to decorate with such a long, shallow space. And if you're anything like me, you switch it up from time to time. I change mine with each season. …
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Be Yourself When Decorating Sometimes I just want to refresh my home decor. I don't need anything or have any money, but I want an update. Maybe it's because I am a stay-at-home mom. Maybe it's because I love my home to look fresh, changing…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Fall is my favorite season of the year. While I love things about the other three seasons, there is just something intriguing about cozy evenings, cinnamon candles, pumpkins, gourds, s'mores around a bonfire and shortened days. Fall is the season where we begin to turn…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: I love to display the many works of art that my kids make, but I also want to keep my home clutter free and lovely. I am not crazy about the whole fridge covered in papers and magnets. So, I challenge myself to come up…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Frames Are the New Art Instead of looking at picture frames as something to hold a picture, why not think of them as art all by themselves? I love to use empty frames all over the house, inside and out. I keep my eye out…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point Old doors and screens can be a terrific way to fill an odd space in your home. They add character and architectural interest to an otherwise dull spot. Plus they are usually cheap, or even free! Let your friends and family know you are looking…