Autumnal decorating encompasses more than just orange, ochre, yellow, and brown. We have to remember, reds and purples are both vibrant, beautiful shades of fall. In fact, some of the prettiest leaves are the ones which turn flaming red and deep, dark plum before they die and fall to the ground. That is where gorgeous, [...]
Consider this: spicing up your home with a beautiful, autumn topiary — what do you think? I know, I know. “Topiary,” to those of you unfamiliar with the word, probably sounds like some hoity toity fancy thing that you would never really need in your house. Really, it’s just a fancy way of saying “plant,” [...]
Seasonal decor can be one of the most fun, artistic, and creative ways to redecorate your home — and the best part is that you do not have spend enormous amounts of money in the process. As summer draws to a close, it is typical to feel down — even you parents who are rejoicing [...]
Finally — the sunroom. Sadly, because I went all front porch crazy at the onset, you’re already familiar with a lot of the tips that can make your sunroom as stylish, comfortable, and beautiful as any other room in the house. Here, however, you have even more options, because you do not have to worry [...]
Do not be afraid to furnish the floor on your front porch – or in your sun room, but of course, those are safe from the elements. However just because you cover your front porch floor with something does not mean that it is going to get ruined in the rain or snow – after [...]
Some people simply do not want to risk putting wooden furniture out of doors – and some simply like the antiquated, lovely look of metal based furniture. Iron is a beautiful material for porch furniture, particularly wrought iron. Better still, it is heavy enough to stay in place even in the windiest, most inclement weather. [...]
Oh, porch furniture – there are so many possibilities but, as always, if your furniture is going to be outside, you need to be a smart shopper and take some precautions. Wood furniture looks exquisite on a front porch, but you need to be careful about what kind you get. Woods that are naturally resistant [...]
It’s summertime, and by and large, there has been a lot of beautiful weather out there. The problem? It’s summertime, and as beautiful as the weather has been, it is ridiculously hot. The humidity out there is like pea soup — so a lot of people are taking themselves out to their front porches (with [...]
This post brings us to the last part in this wall decor series, and for this one, the focus is on wallpaper. Now, now, wait a minute before you start groaning. Wallpaper has been done to death, it is true, but this is not some flimsy piece of advice telling you to go out and [...]
The walls in your home are not just architectural bracings; they are not simply necessary structures. For those of us with innovative imaginations and a wish to give in to our artistic whims, the walls in our homes can – and should – be blank canvases. Quilts, paintings, pictures, fountains, and other wall hangings are [...]