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Creating a Stylized Outdoor Space Part 4 #Digin

May 29, 2013 3 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.

This week I am wrapping up my post series on creating a stylized outdoor space. I have to be honest, before starting this series,I had always primarily focused on the patterns and colors of cushions and throw pillows when it came to furniture, but as I’ve looked over all the products available in store at The Home Depot and seen the ideas and tips they have on their The Garden Club site, I’ve really gotten inspired and learned that there is so much more to outdoor living design. [Read more…]

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Creating a Stylized Outdoor Space – Part 3 #Digin

May 22, 2013 5 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.

This month I’ve been sharing a series of outdoor living posts on Creating a Stylized Outdoor space with help from our friends at The Home Depot and The Home Depot Garden Club. We could sit and discuss style tips all day, but nothing is as great as going right to the experts!

In store, you can see all the great outdoor living furniture they have to offer and speak to their store associates about the furniture types, materials, and styles they have available. Alternatively to can shop online:

On The Home Depot website you can design your outdoor living room by choosing from 10 different frame options available and 9 different cushion colors. Then order your furniture directly from their site or just browse for ideas online and actually purchase your furniture in store.

Their collections are lovely and include everything from dining tables, chairs, loveseats, side tables, ottomans, and chaise loungers. After browsing through their collections, I’ve found three that I would really love for my own back deck and will highlight for you today. [Read more…]

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Creating a Stylized Outdoor Space – Part 2 #Digin

May 15, 2013 4 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.

It’s time to #digin to part 2 of our series on Creating a Stylized Outdoor Space! This week we will be talking about the things that people should take into account when determining what furniture best fits their lifestyle, and we will talk about how and why different sets work better in different outdoor living spaces.

When buying outdoor furniture, there’s a lot to think about. Obviously you should think about what kind of space you have. Is the furniture for a deck? A gazebo? The yard? You should also think about what kind of environment the furniture will be in. Will it be exposed to rain or covered? What kind of sun exposure will it have?And of course, you want to think about what you will be using the space for. [Read more…]

Filed Under: decorating, Home/Garden, summer Tagged With: furniture, The Home Depot, yard

New Design Trends for 2013 You Can’t Miss

April 11, 2013 Leave a Comment

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With the New Year making head way, have you considered implementing goals for your home too? Whether you are building a new home or making changes to your existing home, it never hurts to get ahead and learn about the design trends.

Even if your home is currently built and you desire to change up the look, consider that every once in a while a house needs a bit of retouching so that it can stay current and fresh. The best way to do this is to stay on top of the design trends and figure out which ones are your favorites. If you see a few trends that catch your eye, don’t be afraid to implement them into your current decorated interior. With a little bit of improvising you’ll have a new trendy room that’s perfect for seating company in. Plus, your kids will hopefully think that it will look nice and current too – especially if they like fun new patterns like camouflage, which is trending right now in the interior design world.

Brass on Furniture and Elements

Brass is a wonderful way to add a touch of warmth to your space, as well as add a lovely gleam to your furniture and decorative elements. With this golden hue, you will definitely be feeling the warmth of summer when it arrives. Plus, brass elements blend perfectly with other metals and ages well if you decide to keep the new furniture in your interior for a long period of time.

Create an Adventurous Interior With Camouflage

Camouflage may seem like an odd decorative element to incorporate into your home, but if it’s done correctly it can be rather fun! If you’re building a new home and are on to the stage of building design services that means you’re one step closer to decorating your home. Incorporate camouflage into your interiors on fun elements, such as your seat cushions or pillows. Your kids will definitely love this trend.

Regal Elegance With Historical Furniture

If you love embracing history and even more so love to incorporate historical or remakes of historical pieces in your home, you’ll be excited to hear that Louis XIV furniture is back on–trend. Fall in love with precision of form, classical ornamentation, and straight lines on furniture and your room will look truly elegant.

About the Author: Sierra loves interior design and keeping up on all of the latest design trends. She recommends checking out magazines or an architecture design website for more information.

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Give the Gift of Lilies This Spring

April 6, 2013 1 Comment

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of iBulb for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Things are finally starting to warm up around here, and that means spring flowers are finally blooming! With Mother’s Day right around the corner it is the perfect time to consider showering mom, grandma, the wife, or your other favorite mom with gifts like a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Traditionally we associate roses as the the romantic flower of choice, but there are so many other options out there! Consider some gladiolus and irises, or lilies.

When you think of lilies you probably think of white Easter lilies, but in fact they come a variety of beautiful, bright colors, that are perfect for spring. I, for one, have always been a fan of yellow flowers, so I absolutely love the arrangement pictured above!

But you can also find lilies in bright pink, red, orange, and pastel colors, and they are even more beautiful when you create a mixed arrangment. Don’t you just love the mix of colors pictured here?

Aside from Mother’s Day, we also have Administrative Professionals Day this month, as well Father’s Day coming up in June, which are both perfect occasions for which to send flowers. And of course, lilies are also perfect for weddings and anniversaries.

If you like flower arrangements for your home, lilies would be beautiful for that too. Just imagine the beautiful arrangement above sitting on a table in your living room or foyer, or perhaps as a centerpiece in your dining room.

It is amazing how creative you can get with flowers, just using different flower combinations or using a unique vase or other container to complement your flowers. If you would like more ideas and inspriration to help you create the perfect arrangment for Mother’s Day or other occasions, check out iBulb’s Pinterest page.

And if you are a gardener you should also consider growing these beautiful flowers in your own garden. Look for bulbs at your local garden center, grocery store, or flower shop.

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Finding The Perfect Bed For Your Room

March 30, 2013 1 Comment

Recently I’ve shared ideas to create cozy bedrooms from furniture, bedding and decor, to the little touches. But whether your researching The Best Baby Activity Tables for your child’s room or searching for the perfect bedspread for your master suite, one thing is for certain: the bed is the centerpiece to the entire room; so today I decided to take a look at beds. The bed is the main focal point of any room and can completely define the style of the room. Most recently we decorated a nursery, and I looked at a lot of cribs. This article on The Best Mini Cribs; A cute crib for those smaller spaces! may be helpful in helping you choose the perfect one. But what about your other bedrooms? Here are just a few choices for you to consider.

One of my favoirte types of beds is the sleigh bed. They have these in several colors and styles, such as the one pictured above. They even have leather sleigh beds which look very sleek and stylish.

Another kind of bed they have is the arched bed frame. I like this style for its simplicity. And I think it looks great in natural wood color seen here.

And then for a change of pace and something completely modern, I love this Leather Double TV bed. I looks very sleek, chic, and modern, and it comes in white, black, and chocolate so it can go with any decor. Adding to this the allure of this bed frame is that it comes with the wires, cables and powerpack to install a television at the end of the the bed. And you can even purchase a 32 inch LED Smart tv upgrade with your bed.

For other bedroom furniture and items for your entire home visit Lights and Furniture.

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Liven Up Your Guest Room with Frette

March 27, 2013 Leave a Comment

A while back I wrote a series of posts on making your home guest ready. Today I’ve got a fantastic site to introduce you to, where you will find items that can help make your guest room extra cozy! Frette offers a beautiful collection of bedsheets, duvet covers, blankets, throw pillow, and even bath robes and slippers.

I love their collection pictured above. This one is called The Golden Bowl. Doesn’t it look inviting? I love the light silvery color and the leafy texture. It makes it a perfect for spring time. And it just looks so soft and comfy.

I also love this set. It is called Ava Blue. I really love the various patterns here. It gives the ensemble a very vintage appeal. And I think the patterns combined with these colors could be great for someone who loves shabby chic, and I think this set would go with just about any decor classic or contemporary.

And I think this collection has got to be the best combination of vintage, modern, and chic all rolled into one! This one is called Seventies. I think they certainly named it right. Just look at those great vintage patterns. And yet, I the neutral colors help to give it a very chic and almost elegant look! This actually may be my favorite set on the entire site.

Frette also has everything you need to make your home guest ready, including robes, slippers, towels, candles, and soaps. Go check out their site for other designer items for your home!

Disclosure: This post was written by me on behalf of Frette. The opinions are my own.

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Focal Points to Add Personality to Your Space

March 19, 2013 Leave a Comment

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You don’t need to hire an expensive designer or completely overhaul your home in order to add some elements of your own personal style into your decor. Decorating may seem overwhelming with all the other things you balance in a daily basis, including family, work, chores, and a social life. But sometimes the best way to decorate isn’t to add more things to your home — it’s to minimize and focus on some key focal points that exemplify your personality. Here are a few ideas to help you create fun, eye-pleasing focal points that will awe your guests and comfort you in your own space. [Read more…]

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Storage Furniture for Bedroom Organization

March 7, 2013 3 Comments

Recently I’ve been doing a lot of decluttering and organizing in my house. My house is smaller and doesn’t have a lot a of closet and storage space, so I have to use various pieces of storage furniture for my clothes and even my health and beauty appliances and supplies.

Archers has a great selection of furniture for every room in the house, including some great pieces that are great for storage. [Read more…]

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Valentine Dryer Sheet Wreath

February 4, 2013 5 Comments

Although I make jewelry, I’ve never otherwise considered myself to be a very crafty person. I believe I can cook…people love my cooking! And I also love to write poetry and write here on this blog. But my attempts at art are generally bad! For this reason, I try to keep projects simple! One thing that I’ve found just about anyone can do is make wreaths! Today I’ve got a very simple Valentine’s Day Wreath that I made out of used dryer sheets!

Yes, you read that right—dryer sheets! So basically today we have simple, crafty, economical project, and a form of recycling all rolled in to one post! [Read more…]

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