Carving a pumpkin for Halloween is not just for kids – people of all ages get into the spirit of Halloween with this annual tradition.  Jack o lantern designs range from  simple to elaborateand you may be perfectly capable of creating a masterpiece, but lack the time required!  Whatever your situation may be we have made it easy for you to get started with 18 jack o lantern ideas to inspire your Halloween.  Knives out!!  Digsdigs.com Glam Jack Give your pumpkin and unexpected razzle dazzle with a dusting of glue and glitter craft supplies.  This beauty will shimm ..read more

Even in the digital age, most of us still have cabinets, bookshelves, and closets filled with books!  Home libraries are the perfect way to showcase your favorite volumes, but also add an interesting design element to your home. Libraries don’t have to be in a room exclusively for books, you can create a home library in any space in your home. The 3 essentials to include when designing your home library include storage, seating and lighting. Here are a few library looks to inspire you….. housebeautiful.com   Library Storage Without a doubt, the first essential requirement of cre ..read more

The season when we can be outside and enjoy the beautiful springtime weather is here! One way so many like to take in the glorious weather, and get a little exercise, too, is to garden. If you’ve never gardened seriously before, these pretty organizing ideas for spring gardening will help you get started!     For the Beginner For many, gardening ideas for Spring start with a small container garden at the front door of an apartment, and eventually evolves into multiple containers, sand, rocks, potting soil, gloves and more tools than just your own two hands are needed!  Although ..read more

Watch any home improvement show or read any magazine today and you’ll notice one recurring trend: shiplap. This look is certainly having a moment, but it can also be expensive. Since this look may not last, it may not be worth spending the effort and money on a temporary trend.  Today, I’ll give you the rundown on shiplap – what it is, how to use it in your home, and how to DIY shiplap walls for less!  What is Shiplap? Before you install DIY shiplap walls, you should know what it is! Shiplap got its start as an exterior siding. What makes it special is that instead of flat planks, e ..read more

One of the most exciting projects for a parent-to-be is the job of decorating the baby’s nursery! It’s an especially fun project for nesting moms. Unfortunately, sometimes the most logical room for the nursery is also the one with the smallest footprint. They might be the smallest member of the family, but babies require a lot of stuff! Keep your nursery short on space, but big on style (and efficiency) by following my small nursery ideas below.  Popsugar.com Keep Colors Light It’s a good thing almost all baby décor is pastel. Dark colors can make an already small room feel smaller. If a ..read more

It may surprise you to know that I love a good galley kitchen. They may be narrow, but they don’t have to feel small! Actually, galley kitchens can be quite efficient. By keeping everything close, you’ll cut down on time running from place to place in the kitchen and you’re less likely to drop things on the way.   Below you’ll find my tips and tricks for how to make your galley kitchen feel larger and work for your home. Use these to inspire your next galley kitchen remodel! Use the Walls to Your Advantage Does your galley kitchen end in a “dead end,” or a wall? Put that wall to goo ..read more

February might not be the time to start digging in your garden, but you can start planning it! After I’ve decided what I’m going to grow, I get to flex my design muscles by deciding where each plant will go…and how I’ll identify them once they’re planted! It can be hard to identify plants by their sprouts alone, so I like to use garden markers to identify what is growing where.  I’ve gathered up a few of my favorites for you today! Get garden-ready with these plant markers so you won’t mix up your greens and your beans. theidearoom.net Wine Corks Put those nights with your girlfriends to ..read more

So you’re ready to redecorate. Great! What interior design style is best for you? There are some broad categories, naturally, and within each, you’ll find small differences in things like color palette and finishes that can take your style from shabby chic to French country. Some are so subtle, you may not even notice it!  Read on for the key points of some of the most popular interior design styles and learn what’s best for you! House Beautiful Traditional Though it’s inspired by the 18th and 19th centuries, traditional design isn’t necessarily stuffy. Traditional design is all about co ..read more

At its core, contemporary style is simple and sophisticated. It’s not exactly minimalist, but it does follow a “less is more” philosophy. Clutter, too many patterns, or any other visual “noise” detracts from the light, clean feeling of a contemporary space. Contemporary design is full of natural elements in fabrics as well as building materials. Quite often, a room’s architecture does much of the talking. While it may look simple, a lot of thought goes into styling and creating a contemporary room. Choosing the right colors, patterns, and more are key elements in nailing this style. If you’re ..read more

As a central gathering place in almost any home, it’s important for a kitchen to feel spacious and provide ample room for seating. But what if your kitchen simply can’t fit a large table and chairs? Consider a kitchen bench! Banquettes, as they are sometimes called, take up considerably less floor space without chair legs. While you may hear “built-in kitchen bench” and picture farmhouse decor, I think you know that I would find ideas to make this space-saving design choice elegant and classy! I’ve gathered some of my favorite built-in kitchen bench ideas to save space and have you wishing the ..read more