The following post is from Lindsey M. Roberts, a design & décor writer: Lesson learned: I need to get it through my head that even if a beautiful print is inexpensive, the framing is not. Recently, I took a big pile of art to the framing store, and $$$ later (even with a 60% discount!)…
It's been one of those weeks, with too much to do and not enough time, and since we have so many new subscribers since this post was originally posted, I decided to go ahead and repost it today! We've really just scratched the surface of our Maximizing Your Kitchen Space series, but today I wanted…
It doesn’t matter what type of home you own–whether it’s newly built or old or whether it’s a house or a condo–eventually, every homeowner develops a gnawing desire to improve their home. Unfortunately, these ambitious projects can quickly get out of control—costing more and taking longer than expected, and sometimes it is better to buy a home than…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: Where I live in Northern Indiana, we just enjoyed a week-and-a-half of beautiful Indian Summer weather, but it's now turned cold and rainy, and we are well aware that winter is right around the corner. Preparing for the cold winter weather is a great way to…
Having an outdoor kitchen is usually viewed as the epitome of luxury and success. Preparing meals outside in the lovely weather while watching everyone go about having fun and enjoying themselves brings a sense of fulfillment. If cooking and eating your meals outdoors is your definition of home bliss, then you should consider having an outdoor…
Decorating or revamping your outdoor space can be an exciting project, especially because of the work's satisfaction after the work is done. Unlike indoor spaces, outdoor spaces have minimalistic and simple requirements, so enhancing your patio or backyard shouldn’t involve a lot of work. One of the biggest challenges when decorating an outdoor setting is…
If your living room is a crowded place with a whole bunch of stuff, you won't want to spend too much time there. If you're going to make your space look bigger than it is, you have first to get rid of clutter and organize everything so that the living space will look clean and…
As a young adult out in the world on your own for the first time, you’d probably choose to rent a studio apartment. Studio apartments get a bad rep, but they offer affordable housing and are a lot easier to maintain. That being said, you have to be strategic about decorating and furnishing this 500…
Everyone has a favorite pair of cloth they just can't wear but are not willing to part with. Some clothes, particularly your kid's attire like your girl's pajamas, carry many memories you probably still want to hold onto. So, instead of just lying in your wardrobe, how can you repurpose them? Here's a few ways that…
You might have an empty wall in your living room that you’re not doing anything with. It’s just standing here, devoid of decoration and meaning, and you’re getting sick of looking at it! After all, the rest of your living room looks amazing, and this non-feature wall is just ruining the entire look. So, it’s…