Today I’m sharing my favourite late summer décor ideas. These are perfect for when you’re ready for a change but not quite ready for grinning pumpkins and orange everything. All of these are ideas I’ve used in my home in the past two years. Some of these ideas follow a neutral colour palette while others inject a little colour into the décor. Whether you’re looking for décor ideas for summer entertaining or just want to freshen things up a little, I hope you’ll find some useful ideas ...
easiest DIY blanket ladder
A blanket ladder is a lovely touch in any space. It provides a place to display blankets and throws and other décor elements. But the price tag for a blanket ladder is often close to $100. This easiest DIY blanket ladder post walks you through how to make one in about an hour. This project will cost you only $20 if you happen to have a small amount of stain or paint. This post is part of my summer series on easy DIY projects. I hope you’ll check out my post, Easy DIY Painted Terra Cotta ...
My Review of the Restoration Hardware Vintage French Cane Back Chairs
I had been on the market for dining room chairs for years but never committed to a purchase. This was because none of our local shops carried chairs that I was truly excited about. I was hesitant to purchase online as I viewed this as a significant purchase. I wanted the chairs to be comfortable, stylish, and exactly the right colour. This post contains my review of the Restoration Hardware Vintage French Cane Back Chairs. We are lucky to own a beautiful farmhouse table that could be paired ...
15 of the Most Beautiful Kitchens
Are you looking for kitchen design ideas for your new home or are you planning a kitchen remodel to update your well-used kitchen? I've collected photos from what I believe to be 15 of the most beautiful kitchens. I would consider all the kitchens featured here to be "my style", ranging from modern farmhouse to updated traditional to French inspired. Some common threads in these kitchens are that they are all light, bright spaces, and they have welcoming and unique design details that really ...
easy DIY painted terra cotta pots
This project arose as I contemplated what on earth to give as year-end gifts to my children’s ten teachers. Yes, that’s right, between my three boys, they have 10 teachers, so I needed something cost-effective, yet unique and thoughtful. Thankfully, the fates aligned and at the same time I was pondering teacher gifts, Fusion Mineral Paint introduced a new paint collection created with Lisa Marie Holmes. If you’re a DIY-television junkie like me, you’ll likely be familiar with her from HGTV’s ...
15 simple ways to get the farmhouse look
I’ve always been drawn to variations on the farmhouse look, from French Country to rustic country décor. However, I really settled into a farmhouse look of my own about 2 years ago. I didn’t change all my décor at once, rather I made simple additions and revisions one at a time, until one day I looked around and I had achieved a farmhouse look I love. This post shares 15 simple ways to get the farmhouse look. You can choose to add one of them or all of them. This is by no means an exhaustive ...
