When it comes to design, scale matters. I’m talking about chandelier lighting today (the one above is from Wayfair*). Obviously the higher the ceiling the taller the chandelier should be. The way to figure out the right size for your room is to multiply the your ceiling height by 2.5-3 to get the approximate measurement…
Welcome to the September monthly Home Depot Challenge, we have a giveaway to go along with our projects this month! You can enter to win a $75 gift card to Home Depot! You may have noticed we skipped our challenge in the month of August. With vacations and everyone trying to enjoy summer, we…
This is my second Restoration Hardware chandelier hack! I’ve mentioned several times before that my friend has recently moved into a new home. She’s been working like crazy making her little fixer upper pretty. I’ve been over there every chance I can to help. There’s no end to the DIY projects there! Her dining room…
Orb chandeliers have been around for a while now. I don’t know about you, but I love them as much now as when I first saw one over at Restoration Hardware. I have been coveting this one for at least a year now. While shopping in Home Goods one day, I found the inspiration…
Today we are winding down our interior design style series with eclectic interior design as our finale. It seems appropriate to share this last since it’s a combination of styles. Eclectic design can be tricky to get right. One major tip when combining different styles is to use a common element to pull it all…
There’s nothing worse than updating your house only to have your picks go out of style a few years later. That’s especially true with something that’s hardwired in, such as light fixtures. Today I thought we’d take a look at some beautiful, classic light fixtures that will stand the test of time. Classic Light Fixtures…
As the name implies, French interior design is influenced by the Parisian style. Imagine vintage meets sophistication when you think of this style. Stylish, warm, and welcoming are more adjectives that come to mind. What is french country design? So what’s the difference between French European design and French Country? It’s a subtle difference but…
For week one of our interior design styles series, we are starting with traditional design style. The traditional design style is the most popular of them all according to this article. When I worked as an interior designer I would say that is what most clients wanted. I believe that’s because traditional design is associated…
Small homes can be so challenging to keep clean and organized! Everything needs to be functional and have a place. Having lived in our small house for such a long time, I’ve figured out a few ways to decorate that make it appear a little larger. These are not the usual small space decorating ideas…
If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know I’m big on cheap decorating ideas. I love flea market and thrift store upcycles not only because you can decorate on a budget but also because you can find unique pieces. With a little vision, you can turn almost anything into home decor….
I’ve been working on a baby girl nursery design for my niece who is expecting any day now. She has already picked the furniture for the room so I’ve been experimenting in photoshop with a few different elements to see how it might look. We are both excited about a very feminine nursery! For the…
TOP TEN LIST OF THE BEST GARDEN AND HOME DECOR BOOKS SURE TO LEAVE YOU FEELING INSPIRED TO FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME! If you’re in need of some fresh home and garden inspiration you’ve come to the right place today! Even with the endless interior design inspiration found online, there’s just something about seeing it…