Every time I rearranged the living room, I would sit in my newly rearranged space to enjoy the latest living room makeover. And every time, there was this deep down knowing that I didn’t love it; that something wasn’t quite right. So, I’d spend the next several days, weeks and

I’d had my eye on sheepskin rugs for quite some time, but wasn’t sure I’d like one for myself. When I finally bought one on a whim, I was surprised at how many ways I found to use it. So many in fact, I want to buy two more. 7 Ways to Decorate

Buying the five dollar bag of apple vase filler from Walmart was one of the smartest home décor purchases I’ve ever made. That was several years ago. Since then, the apples have proven to be so versatile making them a year-round favorite in my home. In fact, this past winter was

As I assessed our master bathroom, I realized that we don’t have a place to put a towel within easy reach for when we get out of the bath or shower. Well, we use the ledge on the wall between the bath and shower, but I want a more practical

Today, I have the good pleasure of sharing a success story with you. It’s especially exciting because Anita is not only a colleague, but a friend. You may have seen the Decorating Tips and Tricks videos we’ve done together. You may even follow her blog, Cedar Hill Farmhouse. If you

I do very little to change my decor seasonally; typically just switching out candles, vase fillers, accent pillows and throw blankets. But those small changes make a big impact in bringing the season into my home. So today, I wanted to share some easy ideas for vase fillers that you

I have a confession to make; I don’t prefer the rustic or industrial decorating styles that are so popular right now. But, I was attracted to a German vintage crate because of my German roots. So, even though the crate was both rustic and industrial, being the sentimental soul that I

As I found the perfect perch for the birds, moved the bell around from place to place, tossed the ruler in with the remote controls, and scattered the books here and there, I thought about the fun day of shopping I had with Mom, especially the conversations…     How I chattered on

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve stood back and stared at a vignette, wondering what it needed. Added something, stood back and stared again. Rearranged it, stood back and stared yet again. What am I looking for as I stand back and look?  Here are a few tips

Numbers. Would you like them in a vase? Would you drape one on a jar? Would you hang them on the hooks, on the wall? Do you decorate with numbers at all? Would you hang them over a plate, on the shelf, in the kitchen? Or on baskets on top

I am competitive in that I’m always trying to out do myself, especially when it comes to home decor. I don’t want a pretty home. I want a show stopping, head turning, love at first sight kind of home. So, lately I’ve been on a mission to add the “it”

Most people hang art too high. But, you can avoid this common mistake by following this simple formula on how to hang pictures at the correct height…every time.  How High to Hang Pictures  ~Turn your frame over and measure the height of the picture from the back. ~Divide this number

  Our mantels probably get the most attention during the Fall and Winter months as we decorate for the holiday season.  But, today I’m going to share a few tips to help you decorate your mantel for any season. I like to begin with symmetry.   You can achieve symmetry