This page contains some affiliate links. If you purchase something I recommend, you will pay the same price, but I may receive a small commission. LOBBY FURNITURE Gray upholstered chairs (show in mocked up photo)Gray faux leather chairs (sold as a set of 2)Round wood table LOBBY ART *for each art option, I recommend the 60" wide size & a standard black frameArt Option 1 (shown in mocked up photo)Art Option 2 (pink sky)Art Option 3 (wavy sky)Art Option 4 (white clouds in ... View the Post
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{shopping for style} Great Resources for Affordable Decorative Knobs & Pulls
Changing out hardware is one of the easiest ways to refresh the look of your space without investing a lot of time or money. Decorative knobs and pulls are like jewelry for your furniture and cabinets, and just like the accessories we choose for ourselves, they can be understated or can make a bold statement about our style and personality. By simply updating your hardware, you can adopt the latest trend or capture a period-specific style. Best of off all, it requires minimal commitment and can ... View the Post
Five Minute Projects
We all enjoy seeing beautiful rooms, perfectly organized spaces, and impressive DIYs, but sometimes the most inspiring projects are those that are quick and easy! While I am always working on big projects around our house, Five Minute Friday is dedicated to those little projects that we can accomplish while waiting for water to boil or while chatting on the phone. Just like the rest of the blog, the Five Minute Friday topics range from decor to organizing, and from DIY to life with kids. ... View the Post
Better Homes & Gardens Stylemaker Event
Each year, Better Homes & Gardens selects influences who are "making style" in their industry. This year, I was so incredibly honored to have been named a BH&G Stylemaker, and to be among the eighty home, fashion and lifestyle bloggers to attend the invitation-only Stylemaker event in New York City. A lot of you have been asking me about the trip, so I thought I'd share a recap of the event, as well as the details of where we stayed, what we ate, and where we shopped in ... View the Post
{link party} The Creative Circle – Week 50
Welcome to The Creative Circle link party - a place to share and find inspiration for your home! Can you believe that it's also almost Valentine's Day too? Where has the time gone so quickly? Thankfully we still have a few weeks to go, and these lovely features for this week will make the perfect addition to your Valentine's Day home decor this year. You'll find the the details of each featured project below, and be sure to link up for a chance to be featured next ... View the Post
Colorful and Modern Oriental Rugs
If you'd asked me few years ago if I'd ever add an oriental rug in my modern living room, I would have told you no way. But this traditional style of rug has made a playful comeback in recent years with lots of bold, colorful options. At the beginning of the year, we repainted our living room walls from teal to gray, and added an entire wall of white book shelves (get the details on how we customized these IKEA bookshelves). After the updates, our living room was feeling a little too neutral ... View the Post
{link party} The Creative Circle – Week 53
Welcome to The Creative Circle link party - a place to share and find inspiration for your home! I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day! It feels like we are now officially headed toward spring. And spring makes me thing of both spring cleaning and refreshing the house. If you are craving a few updates to refresh your decor, our features are full of great ideas this week! You'll find the the details of each featured project below, and be sure to link up for a chance to be ... View the Post
{shopping for style} Stocking Stuffers for the DIYer + The Ultimate Gift Guide Round Up
Today I've teamed up with 8 other bloggers to bring you the Ultimate Gift Guide Round Up! Each blogger has curated a collection of fantastic gift ideas, beginning with my list of twelve great stocking stuffers for the DIY'er. Let the shopping begin! {1} Stanley 3' Key Chain Measuring Tape - $4.47 from Amazon - I bought a small key chain measuring tape like this one from the dollar section of Target a couple of years ago, and it has changed my life! It makes project shopping ... View the Post
{seasonal style} Tips for Keeping Christmas Decorations Safe for Young Kids, But Still Stylish for You!
Did you put your Christmas decorations up this weekend? If you have a baby or a young child in the house, you may be hesitant to put up too many decorations, as you figure out how to keep it safe for little hands and prevent sentimental items from getting broken. I was in that exact position two years ago as we prepared for our son's first Christmas. I now have an almost 3 year old and an 18 month old, and I've learned a few tricks along the way, so I thought that today I'd share some tips for ... View the Post
{style inspiration} Making Marsala Modern: Learning to Love the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year
I'll admit that when I first saw Pantone's pick for the 2015 Color of the Year, I was disappointed! My style is very modern and I tend to prefer cool colors for the majority of my home, with pops of brighter colors here and there. My first reaction was that Marsala and modern JUST. DON'T. MIX! In fact, I have had a Marsala colored chair and a pair of lamps in my home office for about 10 years, and for a while now I've been wanting to redo that room and reupholster the chair ... View the Post
Home Security Cameras That Perfectly Balance Style and Function
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Panasonic, but all opinions, as always, are my own, You know that I'm all about finding the perfect balance of style and function! I've always said that decor should be functional and organizing can be beautiful. But now I'm taking my theory a step further... It turns out that home security can also be both functional and stylish as well. var ts=document.getElementById('ti-pixel-tracker'); var axel = Math.random() + ... View the Post
An Anniversary Flashback to Our Black, White & Blue Wedding
Today Scott and I are celebrating our seven year anniversary! I just returned from the Haven conference, and I should be unpacking and doing laundry, but instead I've been looking back at the photos from our wedding day and reminiscing! And since I love to see other people's wedding photos, I thought maybe you would like to see some of my favorite photos from our big day! {All photos by BLF Photography} Right after we got engaged, we began looking for wedding venues. We both love the city, ... View the Post