Happy Tuesday! In today's Beautiful Distractions, I'm sharing things that have recently arrived on my doorstep, interesting articles I've read, and objects on my wishlist. But, before we get into it if you're having one of those rollercoaster weeks, where everything seems to be going swimmingly, and then suddenly, it all goes to shit..."[...]
Even though the weatherman predicted a drop in temps for Chicago, the grass is turning green, and the magnolia tree is beginning to bloom. To get those spring home decor ideas flowing, here's a roundup of trending green decor to refresh those rooms and give every corner of your room a breath of fresh air. Green Decor For A Spring Room[...]
Last weekend was one for the books, but not in a good way. It was girls' night out and Cinco de Mayo, so what better way to celebrate than driving down to Chicago for dinner at La Luna? We met at my friend's new place in Pilsen and walked over to Racine and 18th. The energy was lively. Latin music bumping from an outdoor margarita bar, a[...]
It's no secret that the living room in my home has been a challenge to decorate. This awkward living room layout has frustrated me between the wall of sliding glass doors leading out to the patio, the French doors, and the fireplace. Yes, I can style it for photos, but it just feels off when you're standing in the space. If you want to l[...]
Yes, I've been known to splurge here and there, but when I can zhush my room with affordable home decor that looks expensive, just take my money. Today I'm rounding up the best of the best modern decor that won't break the bank and still looks like a million bucks. So let's stop with the dilly-dally chatter and jump right in, shall we?[...]
This ain't your momma's Cricut project. No ma'am. The other week I was staring at the plain kitchen towel hanging on the dishwasher, and it's a design crime. The Boy bought it a couple of years ago, and it does nothing for me—not to mention it's slightly stained. While painting the other night, my Cricut machine caught my eye; insert a[...]
Can you believe it's April? I feel like I blinked, and suddenly everyone was on spring break vacation. Did you go anywhere? Since I took the kids to Naples, FL, back in January, we had a quiet week, but I did take the kids on an adventure in Chicago, and it had nothing to do with home decor. Rather, it was all about guitar amps, music, a[...]
In case you haven’t noticed, denim skirts are trending hard for spring. Over the years, mini jean skirts have always hung in there, but when the denim midi skirts made their appearance, this 90s kid took notice. In college, I had this fabulous denim mid-length dress from Maurices that I was obsessed with — couldn’t walk in it for[...]
As soon as March 15 hits, I know Spring is right around the corner, and sunny days are ahead. With the summer season upon us, I’m itching to spruce up my patio with some new affordable outdoor furniture and decor. There are a few projects I’d like to tackle in the backyard, and I wish I could say the deck was it, but I feel like[...]