What is your Beach going like this summer? Maybe you head to the pool or the lake? But really .. Isn’t the summer just MADE for the beach? As a kid I lived a few blocks from the Atlantic ocean. I think one summer we walked to the beach almost everyday. Here are some great tips on some at home how to do’s to make your summer better!
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Every once in a while, it pays to take a break and spend time outdoors. After a long week of working hard, it’s a welcome change of pace to enjoy a relaxing weekend getting in tune with nature. You don’t need to go out of town for that, though.
Read MoreStripes have been a popular pattern in décor forever. Yet they remain current and interesting. And just as stripes in fashion can be used to accentuate assets or hide figure flaws, stripes in décor can create illusions to help achieve certain visual effects.
Read MoreSummer is perfect for yard sailing! Do you go out early? Look for amazing stuff that others don’t want? Do you check the curbs on trash day for treasures? Then your an Upscale your Junk kind of crafter and I found some cool stuff for you today!
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As the summer temperatures continue to rise, we are looking for ways to cool down. Sitting outdoors by a pool, lake, river or ocean is always a good way to begin. If you are not near any of those cooling features, try adding cool colors to your outdoor space.
Read MoreVintage art is back and newer than ever! And that is especially true of a vintage art form that is as fresh and current today as it was at the turn of the century – the art of the silhouette. It is difficult to look through a décor magazine, catalog or blog without running across at least one silhouette. And the best part of vintage art? You don’t have to pay a fortune to own a piece of your own – they are easy and fun to make!
Read MoreTry these arts and crafts projects that would make Martha Stewart proud!
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Tables come to life with the addition of a living centerpiece that also transforms into a work of art. Take a few ceramic, metallic or terra cotta pots, these can…
Read MoreWe’ve probably all had houseplants that we’ve neglected—perhaps life got too busy or we went on vacation and forgot about them. If you’ve got houseplants that are wilted, sick-looking, or have yellow or brown leaves, and you’re fretting over the idea of throwing them out and starting over—take a deep breath! Unless the plant is clearly dead, there are things you can do to resurrect it.
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This weekend will be the first one that truly feels like summer. To inaugurate the festivities, my friends and I are embarking on one of many treks to a lakeside…
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