March break is just around the corner and many of us are preparing to travel to warm and sunny destinations. But heading into long days in the sun without protection can result in sunburns and worse, sun damage to the skin and eyes. In my post, Sun Safe And Stylish Vacation Outfits, I'm sharing how to be protected from the sun while looking fabulous on vacation. The Importance Of Sun Safety I now know more about the damaging effects of the sun than I wish I did, having been diagnosed with ...
Beautiful New Accessories For Spring Decor
This time of year has me longing for spring, both the verdant ambience of time spent outdoors and the fresh decor that adorns our homes in spring. We may still have mountains of snow outside but my imagination has skipped ahead several weeks and I'm plotting how best to incorporate elements of spring into my decor. Hence this blog post, Beautiful New Accessories For Spring Decor. At the end of this post, I'll share with you the items that I will be including in my spring decor. *This post ...
The Best New IKEA Products For 2022
Every year I spend a few days pouring over the new IKEA catalogue, visiting the store to see the new products, and bringing some of my favourites home to test out. The catalogue has traditionally been released in August for the upcoming year. However, last year IKEA produced a virtual catalogue and this year there is no IKEA catalogue. However, that doesn’t mean that IKEA has stopped designing and selling new products. On the contrary, there are hundreds of beautiful and functional new products ...
Ten Fabulous Ways To Add Rugs To Your Home
One of the first things I consider when planning a room design for myself or for a client is the inclusion of a rug. There are so many ways to use rugs both indoors and outdoors and different reasons for using them. I actually think that rugs are one of the most underutilized décor elements in homes. Part of the reason is that homeowners are unsure how to use them, what size to purchase, and the various rules for incorporating rugs. In this post, Ten Fabulous Ways To Add Rugs To Your Home, I’m ...
Review Of The IKEA Froslov Sofa Three Years Later
We purchased our Ikea Froslov sofa three years ago, and since then I have received a lot of questions about how well the sofa has held up. We all know that IKEA sofas are a great bargain, but do they stand the test of time? In this post, Review Of The IKEA Froslov Sofa Three Years Later, I address the many questions my users have asked about the longevity of the sofa. Do the cushions sag? Does it wear unevenly? Is it hard to clean? Is it a good sofa if I have pets? Can it stand up to young ...
Valentine’s Day Fabric Hearts Tutorial
I created this Valentine’s Day Fabric Hearts Tutorial for those of you looking for a quick and simple Valentine’s craft. This is a very economical project to make, as it is made of small fabric scraps and a small amount of batting. These sweet hearts would be a great gift or just a lovely addition to your home this Valentine’s season. This project does require a sewing machine for quick construction, though you could sew by hand if you have the time. *This post contains affiliate ...
