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Outdoor Living: Decorate a Backyard Room

We turned a neglected pergola into a sweet little hideaway shaded by an apple tree that’s a perfect spot to entertain or sit and watch kids play. The…

2019 Color of the Year: Living Coral

Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2019 is Living Coral, a bold, sassy hue that creates a warm, comforting, and nurturing feeling in the home. With its ebullient…

The Year in Review: What We Learned in 2018

Another year, during which we celebrated our third year in the blogosphere, has passed in a blur of activity. We have all kinds of projects and ideas ahead…

Easy Makeovers: A Yellow Color Scheme

Building on a neutral blank slate, the mood of your living room can be changed by adding joyous, sunny yellow and other primary colors.   A neutral base…

Dorm Decor

Now that you have dorm storage nailed down, you’ll want your room to look good, too. The year of excellence can’t really begin without you totally digging your…

Weekend Getaway: Madison-Bouckville Flea Market

You’ve heard of Brimfield, the oldest outdoor antiques event, and Round Top, the Texas-size market, but Madison-Bouckville is another must-visit flea market to put on your list.   Oh,…

Outdoor Living: A 3-Season Porch Living Room

Transform a plain porch into a party-ready oasis with these easy, colorful decorating ideas.  Paint and a new floor played their part in refreshing this outdoor room. Now see what new furnishings…

Easy DIY Ideas: Macramé Plant Hangers

Show your favorite flora a little love by hanging them in front of a window—nestled within vibrant handmade macramé plant hangers. These adaptable holders will fit a variety…

Easy DIY Ideas: Organize a Vanity

Upgrade a lackluster bedroom or bath by adding a pretty makeup vanity (aka dressing table) with cleverly configured holders.   A large round mirror oversees a midcentury-style dressing…

Before & After: A Dynamic Den Do-Over

Updating a dingy den with color, pattern, and collections creates a space where people love to spend time.   Built in 1973 and virtually unchanged since that time,…

Seasonal Sensations: Fun Things to Do This Fall

Once the busyness of summer is gone and the slow dance of autumn begins, it’s tempting to start hibernation habits a bit early. Don’t give in! There’s a…

The Well-Equipped Dorm: Kitchen and Study

Now that the Bed and Bath have been kitted out, let’s turn to the spaces where the food will be prepped and the learning will happen! Remembering my…