Are you feeling overwhelmed with clutter? Well a new year is the perfect time to take control. Clearing away clutter can be quite easy and painless; you just need to follow a few simple steps. Take a peek below at 7 steps for clearing out clutter in the New Year. When you give these tips a try, you can enjoy a cleaner, clutter free space! 1. Create a sorting … [Read more...]
Deck the Halls with Style!
By Julie Choquette As a child of the 60’s growing up in the Midwest, I remember taking my pillow and lying underneath our lit Christmas tree to read my book. The smell of balsam, the reflection of the colored Christmas lights on our Shiny Brite ornaments, and the silvery tones of Andy Williams on the record player are some of the dearest memories of my childhood. My passion … [Read more...]
Master Suite Make-over
By Julie C. My home is my favorite hobby - or if I’m honest, maybe even obsession. In May 2009 my brand-new husband and I moved into our forever home a month after getting married. He thought the house was nearly perfect ‘as-is’. Silly man. Ask any HGTV-watching, blog-reading woman if their house is perfect “as-is” and they would all agree with me – our spaces are never, ever … [Read more...]
Tips For Creating A Backyard Oasis
By Julie C. Four years ago my new husband and I moved into our ‘forever’ house. To this day we still can’t believe we live here, nor can HE believe that we’re still working on projects. He should know by now that we’ll never be done – it’s not just home improvement to me, it’s an obsession. Call us “Middle-Aged House Love” Most of our projects thus far have been inside, … [Read more...]
Seven Tips for Remodeling Your Kitchen
Remodeling your kitchen can be a lot of work, but the rewards are well worth it. If you have an older kitchen, then the time, money, and effort you will save down the road with new appliances and fixtures will make up for the days or weeks of inconvenience while you have your kitchen redone. Add to that the satisfaction of a job well done and a new kitchen that reflects your … [Read more...]
The Search For The Perfect Sofa
I have just about done gone lost my mind. I think I am going to order a white sofa for our much lived-in living room.“Well”, I tell myself, “It's not bright white, it's more of a cream, or a coffee cream, or a linen.”But the fact of the matter is, no matter what shade I want to call it, it is white. Can someone tell me why a Mom with kids, husband, pets and currently no … [Read more...]
Give Your Home Dramatic Flair with Damask
Is your home's interior outdated and boring? Do you often walk into other people's homes and wished you had decorated your own in a different way? If so, then it's time to update your interior and turn your home into the one of your dreams. If you've got a flair for the dramatic, incorporating damask into your decorating scheme can make your rooms feel more "you". Here are five … [Read more...]
Love the Space Around You
While Napoleon Bonaparte is not known for being a warm and fuzzy kind of guy, one quote attributed to him has always been a personal favorite. He said, “the extent of your consciousness is limited only by our ability to love and to embrace with your love the space around you and all it contains.” This is so true. When I find myself moving into a new apartment, it never fails … [Read more...]
Project Decor: the Social Home Decorating Website
Design fans can experience the best products in the world from the comforts of home with an internet connection and a few spare hours. Pinterest leads the way in the social media world, allowing friends and fans all across the country to share their favorite discoveries. It's a great way for you to see what's new while also rediscovering vintage gems. And websites like Fab.com … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Home Additions and Remodeling
By Erick D. Smith Remodeling your home can be a daunting task to take on and you’re bound to have anxiety about making mistakes. On top of that, unless you built the home yourself, you simply can’t know what’s hiding behind the drywall. You can’t always plan for every single problem that may arise, but you can do a few things that will at least prepare you to deal with any … [Read more...]