The Splashes of Color series is designed to inspire you to look for ways to incorporate color in your home, regardless of your style! This week, we're looking at sunshine yellow. Yellow is really a very happy color, no matter how it's used, but it can be dressed up for formal spaces or down for…
The following post is from Lindsey M. Roberts, a design & décor writer: Spring is when we start itching to be outside, which means that it's also a great time to think about sprucing up our homes' exteriors. You'll have a better view of the exterior over the next six months than you…
I have never been more excited for spring than I am this year. I am excited to see the yard turning green, hear the frogs singing in the field and watch the birds dance in the sky! Spring decor in our house really just means more fresh flowers and open windows, but I love how…
I don't know about you, but I have been anxiously awaiting spring since about mid-November. Now that it's here, we're opening the windows to let fresh air in whenever the temperature peeks above 50 degrees, and we've been busy spring cleaning and decluttering. All I need now are some fresh tulips for the kitchen! I…
The following post is from Lindsey M. Roberts, a design & décor writer: Just like a spouse or a friend, your house needs some love to stay happy. And thinking of a house as a loved one might help us all to think creatively about how we can give it the care that that it…
In our first Splashes of Color post, we looked at various ways to use honeysuckle, which is the Pantone color of the year in 2011. Last year's color was turquoise, so I thought it would be a fun one to look at this week. Unfortunately, none of the design sites can really seem to agree…
This week we're talking about simplifying family life. Tune in all week for strategies and tips for every area of life, and if you're looking for more in-depth resources, be sure to check out the Huge Simplify Family Life eBook Sale! Ideally, your house is your haven -- a place where you can be yourself,…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life Have you ever stood in a store having an internal debate over a beautiful accessory that just costs too much? I've been there many times. My decorating taste tends to be more of a champagne flavor, but my budget is definitely more related to beer. Because of…
A couple of years ago, I was the editor of Simple Nest, a blog dedicated to simple ways to make your home beautiful. One of my favorite features from that blog was the Splashes of Color series, where I shared different ways to incorporate color through paint & accessories. Although that blog is no longer…
Throw pillows are a fun way to add a splash of color to a room, and they're one of those things that really helps a room to feel finished and homey! Like Lindsey shared earlier this week, they're also an easy way to incorporate a theme or trend into your decor. Looking for some inspiration…