Expedit Anyone?

I've seen so many of these great Ikea Expedits.  Seems like every home has one now.  There are numerous ways to use them. They make great storage in an office. sourcesourcesourcesource  How about for shoes?  Yes, please.sourceIn kids' rooms.sourcesourcesourceUse it as a television console. sourcesourceSuch a versatile piece that can be customized to fit your home.  We have one and thinking about

Memorial Day Festivities

I'm ready for the long weekend ahead. So excited to get an extra day off to be with the fam and just relax.  I'm thinking barbeque on the grill and a lap around the pool.  Here are some last minute projects to do before the arrival of your guests.  I haven't done anything.  White paper plates and plastic ware is how I roll.  Well, I may do a little something.Wrap your water bottlesAdd cute

Playing With Paints Chips

I have some more free projects for you.  While you're grabbing your paint sticks for your other projects this weekend, get some paint chips too.  Look at all the things you could do with them. How cute is this chandelier? Bookmarks for the readersOmbre wall artCheap and easy gift wrap decoration Easter garlandChristmas trees for the holidaysAdd some color to your Ikea lack tableI think I may try

You Did What With Paint Sticks?

I've been getting comments about the use of paint sticks in my sunburst mirror.  They were easy to use and get so I was thinking what else could I make with them?  Here are some ideas I found.An American flag perfect for July 4thI love this pendant!An easy mobile for the baby's roomMake your own cratePersonalized letters  Isn't this the cutest picture frame?Make yourself some

For The Love Of Stripes

I love stripes and they are everywhere lately.  They are a bold way to add pattern to a space.  They're on the walls...sourcesourceOn the windows...sourcesourceIn the closets... sourcesourceSuch a simple and pretty way to add color to your space.  I have a few walls I could put some stripes on.  Do you have any stripes in your house?

Kitchen Window Treatment Options

Now that I removed the dark valance from the kitchen window I've been debating what kind of window treatment I should put up.I've thought about roman shades. sourcesourcesourceOr how about a pelmet?source sourcesourceI like the look of this short curtain too.source So many options.  I guess I should start looking for some fabric.  What's in your kitchen window? 

A Designer's Home: Taniya Nayak

Do you ever wonder what your favorite designer's home looks like?  We see them all the time on television or in magazines decorating other people's homes.  What does her or his home look like?  Do they do things to people's homes that they wouldn't do in their own.I came across some photos of Taniya Nayak's home in Boston.  She is a host and designer on HGTV's Designed To Sell.  She describes her

Knobs or Pulls?

I've decided I'm going to start on the kitchen cabinets this weekend, ok maybe.  I have one dilemma, knobs or pulls.  Since I'm painting them, I have a chance to fill and paint over old holes and make new ones.  I have been wanting to go with longer, sleek pulls on all the doors and drawers like this kitchen. source unknownI also like cabinets like these where there are knobs on top and pulls on

Using Orange in Spring Decor

This year's color of the year is Tangerine Tango.  It is an orange with a touch of red.  Since spring is here, why not use it to decorate your home?  Orange is a punchy and vibrant color that can add life to any room.Love the use of orange here in this kitchen.  Look at the punch the backsplash brings.  The flowers on the table and pretty too.The artwork here against the green walls here screams