bohemian style

I invite you to my rustic farmhouse as I share my free spirited Boho Chic Christmas decor, getting ready for the beautiful holiday season and a house full of friends and family. I love rustic woods and eclectic finds that I mix into the Christmas decor keeping it cheerful, magical, and colorful. The Christmas wreath accentuates the warm patina of […]

Rustic Farmhouse Interior Design Ideas

An open family room and kitchen where the family eats is designed in a charming farmhouse style that makes for a warm and inviting heart of the home. The focal point in the kitchen is the ivory wall with a sliding tribal carved barn door that evokes old world charm. The sari drapes that cover the cabinet under the sink […]

black tiles

Black tiles are very popular in both traditional and modern interiors, mainly in the bathroom, kitchen and living room. There are two main types of such tiles: natural stones and ceramic or porcelain tiles. Black tiles are often used in combination with some other color, most notably white. As an example, black and white checkered tile patterns have been popular […]

Instructions for Preserving Redwood Outdoor Furniture

Good conservation techniques for outdoor wooden furniture give them an extra life. Unlike metal-bodied outdoor furniture, wooden outdoor furniture tends to be sensitive to moisture, sunlight, and cold weather. Their manufacturers recommend that their owners bring them indoors during the winter months and cover them less, as they must eventually sag, twist, and deteriorate. But, if anyone owns redwood outdoor […]

Reintroduce beauty with top sweaters

Looking for a creative way to update the look of your space without hiring an expensive interior designer or costly contractor? Forget messy paint cans, messy DIY flooring, and brittle mosaic tiles. Update the look of any room quickly and easily by replacing old cabinet hardware with eye-catching new cup pulls. As one of the most enchanting and enduring styles […]

Three ways of looking at design

So you’ve decided you can’t live with the kitchen or bathroom you have in your home anymore and you feel it’s time for a redesign. You know you’re ready for a remodel, but before you call in a contractor, you’d love some basic background on how a design comes together. Designing your space will be easy, but before putting any […]

How to Effectively Protect Door Thresholds During Construction Projects

During construction or remodeling projects, door sills are often destroyed by dirt, mud, paint splatters, and careless spills. To prevent replacement or refinishing of thresholds, it is recommended that contractors use temporary threshold protection. Below is a brief description of the pros and cons of each type of protection threshold. UV protective tape is the best type of adhesive sill […]