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[...]
If you're looking to decorate with artificial plants but you want a more realistic look, this is the post for you! I love a good faux olive tree, but it takes some styling know-how. Here are my top-secret tips on how I make my faux plants look real. How To Decorate With Artificial Plants — 7 Design Tips 1. Invest In Quality[...]
Ahn the floating stone shelf. When I post the wet bar renovation on social media, the number one question is that shelf made of stone? How did you do it? Since this project was recently featured on Arch Digest in the - Stone Slab Ideas That Go Beyond Countertops post, I thought, let's go behind the scenes and take a looksy at the install[...]
I've been perusing Reddit lately and joined a sub called TVTooHigh, and I'm shocked by how many folks do not know how high they should hang a TV on the wall. Chiropractors must be making back on all this neck craning. And it's not just homeowners; it's hotels too! The TVs are hung entirely too high. So I'm taking it upon myself to educat[...]
A few weeks back, JCPenney challenged me to create a tablescape for Easter that was not overly bunny-themed. I shared it on Instagram, and people went bananas for the bunny napkin folding tutorial. Don't worry, I uploaded the full video to my home decor YouTube channel and embedded it below in this post. By using my everyday dinnerware a[...]
There has been a design tips request for mantel decor ideas. Ask, and you shall receive! And perfect timing since I've packed away the Christmas decor and have been transitioning into a new season. Making it weird is the name of the game over here, so modify the decor as you see fit. The design principles remain the same even though your[...]
Art is on heavy rotation here at the house. So aren't my walls looking like swiss cheese when my picture frames constantly move from room to room? I've got some genius tricks up my sleeve. Here are 7 ways to hang a picture like a pro. RELATED: Check out this post for my secret sources for buying affordable original artwork. How[...]
One of the biggest design mistakes — decorating your room with a rug that is too small, but what is a good rug size for a living room? You want to find a big enough rug for all your furniture to rest on (at least all the front legs, for sure). When it comes to rugs, size matters, so if you're looking for a new rug for your living room,[...]
When it comes to coffee table decor and styling bookshelves, decorative boxes are my weapon of choice. Home decor that serves a purpose? Sign me up! Not only are decorative boxes pretty to look at, but a beautiful decorative box with a lid will also keep my surfaces organized and clutter-free. Beautiful Decorative Boxes With Lids[...]