more about: decorating
IKEA’s Expedit Goes Red
Just in time for Valentine’s Day IKEA has updated their ever-popular Expedit bookcase line to include this bright red lacquered version. I love color as much as the next girl, but I think this [...]
Say it on a Pillow
Like a few people I know, I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day or many of the gifts that one would normally get on that day. I don’t love chocolate and none of [...]
Unexpected Painting Project
Looking for an easy way to update your decor? Try painting your staircase, specifically the stair risers. This little change can reinvigorate your home without a lot of effort (or mess). Just tread lightly [...]
Christmas Decorating Ideas: Place Setting
Elegant table settings are a quick and easy way to dress up your Christmas decor. Start with a theme or color palate, and incorporate it into everything from the tablecloth and napkins to the place card. Adding [...]
Christmas Decorating Ideas: Flowers
When coming up with Christmas decorating ideas, I often focus on the tree and the mantle, but flower-filled vases can also have tremendous visual impact. For a truly captivating display, think beyond the traditional [...]
Christmas Decorating Ideas: The Tree
There is something special about trees decked with all sorts of family mementos and ornaments from Christmases past, but sometimes a mishmash of ornaments can get overwhelming. So instead, think about coming up with [...]
A Beautiful New Holiday Tradition?
There is a museum fairly close to my house—the Bartow-Pell Museum—that always does fun kid stuff for Christmas. Last year our youngest and I went to see a puppet show; this year there was [...]
How to Set A “Skinny” Table
There’s a whole subset of scientists out there who study how the environment around us influences how much we eat. From the color of the walls at a restaurant (red and orange boost hunger) [...]
Confetti System
The Confetti System has been around for a few years now but they still are producing inspiring installations. I loved these Christmas ornaments they made from last year. They are so modern and fun. [...]
New Places to Hang Christmas Stockings
No mantle? No problem. There are plenty of other places to hang your Christmas stockings this year. One idea, place your stocking hanger on top of a bookshelf and let Santa fill them there. [...]
