If you work from home or spend any serious amount of time sitting in front of a computer, your office chair is hands down the most important purchase you’ll make while furnishing your home office. Sure, your desk is a bigger decor statement, and a less-than-stellar printer can ruin your day, but research is finding […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Summery Outdoor Sectionals For A Large Outdoor Space
15
Jul
Jul
To my mind, there are essentially two kinds of outdoor furniture: the kind you get because you need it sometimes, and the kind you have because you use it often. The former tend to be inexpensive first, stowable second, and everything else a distant third. But the latter are all about appearance, comfort, and long […]
13
Jul
Jul
I’ve mentioned elsewhere that reclaimed industrial furniture is starting to make a big comeback in the design world. Maybe the most widespread and universal example of this is the resurgence of the light bulb pendant. The decorative equivalent of a bare bulb on a string, antique models sport beautiful sockets attached to long cords, often […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Beadboard Bathroom Vanities – A Cottage Style For A Larger Bathroom
08
Jul
Jul
There are more than a few ways to quickly and inexpensively transform the appearance of a bathroom, but one of my favorites is simply applying beadboard to the walls. It’s cheap, it’s simple enough to do yourself, and it’s easy-mode for a bright, sunny classic style. But I was thinking – if beadboard works so […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting, Outdoor Living
Old Fashioned Lantern Lights To Perfect A Cottage Or Farmhouse Decor
06
Jul
Jul
Regular readers will know that I’m a big fan of decorative lighting. Personally, I think that any fixture that doesn’t add to a room isn’t earning its keep. Sure, there are lights that are made for utility, but if you have the option to buy a great looking light or one that’s just so-so, there’s […]
02
Jul
Jul
For the past few weeks, we’ve bee getting pretty steady, pretty heavy rain in my area. Now, this isn’t particularly out of the ordinary – it happens every couple of years. Unfortunately, every couple of years when it happens, my nearby relatives’ finished basement floods. Like clockwork, despite resealing the walls and floor and adding […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Lighting
Reclaimed Industrial Furniture For An Urban Loft Or Art Space
01
Jul
Jul
I recently went apartment hunting with a good friend of mine who’s in the market for an artist’s loft. Regular readers might have noticed that I’m really embracing the trend towards a more industrial style home, especially renovated warehouse spaces, so this trip was a real treat. What was even better is that I got […]
29
Jun
Jun
In my household, the summer months are always spent maintaining a precarious balance between keeping the house cool and keeping the cooling bill low. I’m willing to consider just about any option to make it work, too. But recently I spent some time in a home with ceiling fans in almost every room – a […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Outdoor Bars: A Simple Solution For Summertime Entertainers
25
Jun
Jun
Summer is prime time for entertaining – the perfect part of the year to get together with family and friends and enjoy a little warm weather and sunshine. Accessories for a backyard gathering range from a cooler and a grill next to a picnic table all the way to complete, elaborate outdoor kitchens and everywhere […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Outdoor Beds: Features To Look For To Improve Your Soak In The Sun
23
Jun
Jun
Summer has finally started in earnest, and I’ll be honest – in the face of the long, hot, sun-soaked afternoons, all I want to do is stretch out by the pool and enjoy a good, long nap. The hot, hot days of true summer are the perfect time to soak up the sun, relax, and […]