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Happy Valentine’s Day

  On this Valentine’s Day, I just wanted to say thank you to all my readers and friends for joining me on this blog journey.  I treasure each and every one of you and wish you Love, Happiness and Sweetness, today and always! The hubby and I will be enjoying a few sweet treats from Gigi’s Cupcakes on this special day! …

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Bedroom MakeOver–Sneak Peek

My master bedroom makeover is well underway and I must say it is coming along great.  I am loving the new color scheme and so far, I am staying under my budget of $500.  My decorating style has always leaned towards transitional, with touches of modern and traditional thrown in. As for my color preferences, I tend to like rich, warm colors…

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Accessories–The Key Ingredient

In the process of setting up my home design office, I came across the handouts I created for the design workshops I conducted in my store.  As I looked through the files, I found a handout for a workshop entitled The Ten Decorative Accessories Every Home Needs.  This was one of my most popular workshops, and reading through the material reminded…

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Why Roses?

Every year either my hubby or my brother sends me flowers for Valentines.  And in most cases, the arrangement is centered around roses.  And, every year, I find myself asking , “why roses?”  Is it because roses are the traditional Valentine’s flower, or perhaps because every florist in America pushes roses for the big day, and over charges for them while…

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My Bedroom Makeover–Part 1

I’ve wanted to re-do my master bedroom for some time now, but wasn’t sure what direction I wanted to go.  Then, I came across these pillows while shopping Target.   Let me just say, my heart skipped a beat and I knew immediately what my color palette would be….Black, White and Yellow, with maybe a touch of grey!  These darling pillows…

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Come On, Get Crafty!

If you’re looking to get a little crafty this weekend, here is a quick craft project I’ve put together showcasing some of the wonderful ribbons from May Arts and an everyday placemat.   Bamboo Placemat + Ribbon = Stylish Notecard Holder For instructions, head here and get your craft on!

Atlanta Home & Gift Show–Part 2

Here’s a look at some of the other hot items I spyed at the Atlanta Home & Gift Show. Mercury Glass statements were everywhere and are literally getting bigger and bolder.  These lovely containers and vases from Go Home Ltd. were oversized and dynamic. The vase measured about 18″h and about 12″ in diameter and was simply stunning. ********* In…

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Daily Inspiration–Elegant Sleeping Quarters

What a dreamy bedroom! Featured in At Home Arkansas, designed by home owner and interior designer Mona Thompson of Providence Ltd. Interior Design, and photographed by Nancy Nolan, this room screams serene elegance.  The concrete side tables and antique sunburst mirrors add just the right amount of visual texture and refined style. And, the cream on cream color theme is what gives…

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