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.
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We all love our gardens and want to spend time in them, right? From curling up by ourselves with a good book, or sharing the garden with our families and friends, our garden spaces serve a variety of functions.
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If you own a dog at home, then chances are you’d love to let him roam free in your yard. It’s no surprise, though. While there are some pets that prefer to lounge about indoors, some can’t live without the freedom of the outdoors. We’ll explain how you can design your outdoor space so you and your most loyal companion can enjoy!
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…
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Kids are not always the best at picking up after themselves. But there are ways that we, as adults, can help keep them on the right track. Here a few stylish ideas to make common spots for kid clutter a little prettier.
Read MoreAs a designer, I’m always looking at websites and blogs and Etsy (oh I heart Etsy!). I notice trends—some I love, some… not so much. Recently with spring and summer…
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Drawing attention to an area will stimulate the senses. When you are outdoors in your very own backyard, it is important to create small vignettes that appeal to our sense of sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. This is a simple and fun task.
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If you haven’t yet tried ornamental grasses in your garden, you are missing out my friend. There is no other plant that provides the same kind of wispy texture and fluid movement in the garden, and nearly every growing zone in the country has a list of grasses that will thrive for that region. So let’s say you’re intrigued enough to give them a go, but don’t know how you want to use them? I’m here to help! Grasses can be used extensively or almost exclusively within a garden, or simply as textural complements to your flowering perennials. Here are some great ideas, from large to small, for you to consider:
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