Are you a sucker for a pretty pillow? We sure are! Accessories are the “jewelry” for a finished room, just as your jewelry is the finishing touch for a pretty outfit. Pretty pillows are important and functional accessories that pull together a room and give it that designer feel. They also allow you to repeat [...]
When you’re out walking or driving, have you ever noticed a house and said to yourself, “That house would look so pretty if they would only _____________” (fill in the blank)? Or you think, “well, it could be pretty if they would…do something” (but you don’t know what that something is). I do this ALL [...]
Have you ever heard the phrase “the devil is in the details” or “it’s the little things that matter”? We agree 100%! It is those seemingly little details that have enormous impact. Now let’s talk tile and grout. Whats the Best Grout for White Subway Tile? Take plain white subway tile for example. A lot [...]
Hey friends! Let’s play a game. I’m going to give you a word, and you take 30 seconds and write down all the words or feelings that immediately come to mind. Ready? Here we go. Farmhouse. Here’s my 30-second list: homey, comfortable, family, friends, land, white, shiplap, chickens, horses, work, hay, kitchen, porch, swing, relax. [...]
Are you longing for a new color for your kitchen cabinets but feel stuck? You go on Pinterest and see endless possibilities, get really excited, and then...the letdown. You’re overwhelmed and don’t know how to pull it all together. You admire the latest trends but you’re afraid to be stuck in a trend. You love [...]
Take a moment and look at your home. Go ahead, really size it up. Does your house have shutters? Have you spent more than three minutes thinking about your shutters, or lack thereof? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably no. What are shutters, and Why Do We Have Them? According to All [...]
What are your thoughts on shiplap? Love it or hate it? Timeless or trendy? We have some definite feelings about shiplap that we’ll be sharing with you, and we’d love to know if you agree. Where Did Shiplap Come from? First and foremost, shiplap has been around for a long time and has its origins, [...]
We found our dream home when we found house plan 14679RK from Architectural Designs! I (Cheyenne) and my husband Kyle looked through hundreds of plans online before finally finding the one. Choosing a house plan is no small task and when we found this one, we were thrilled to be one step closer to living [...]
Spring has sprung The birds have sung The birds are on the wing That’s funny... I thought the wing was on the bird! What says spring almost as much as fresh flowers and song birds? Why a spring porch of course! Farmhouse and Cottage Porches are Made for Spring Decorating If you’re fortunate to have [...]
Do you ever feel like you’re in a color rut? You want to add color, but you’re afraid to commit? And you’re just bored with neutrals? Read on for some simple ways to add color to your home. How to add Color to a Neutral Room In a previous post we told you that we [...]
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