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navy blue & brown
When it comes to colors that are both classic and versatile, for me, it doesn’t get much better than navy blue. Deep, inky blues are not only great neutral backdrops, they add a touch of glamour and elegance to any space. I am obsessed with this color, finding every opportunity to infuse a little inky…
ball jar inspiration
Who would have thought that something as simple and inexpensive as a mason jar could provide endless decorating possibilities? It seems like everywhere I turn there is yet another creative way to display them and I love them all! While vintage Ball jars can run anywhere from $5-$25 a piece (and up), a twelve-pack can…
let’s talk turkey
If there’s anything my Greek/Italian heritage has given me, it’s a love of food and a ton of family recipes, both of which will come in handy when I host Thanksgiving at my house this year. While the main attraction for my family and friends will be the food, in typical fashion, I am much…
orange you glad?
I’m naturally drawn to neutral spaces with subtle, washed-out colors, but now that we’re well into Fall, I’m craving a little more color to really warm up my home. Pops of orange are a great way to infuse a little color and warmth into any space, regardless of your decor style. A little of this…
diy: tissue pom poms
This weekend, I hosted an intimate baby shower/luncheon for a good friend of mine who is expecting her first child this December. To keep things light and airy, I tried my hand at making a bunch of tissue paper pom poms and not only did they turn out fabulous, but I was surprised at how…
rope inspiration
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to add a little nautical flair and a lot of texture to your home is with none other than rope! Lowe’s, Home Depot and local hardware shops sell jute rope in all sizes by the linear foot for pennies, but the possibilities are endless, when it comes…
big change in an itty, bitty space
While I usually find decorating large, open spaces more challenging than smaller ones, I have been contemplating how to go about tackling a 4.5 foot by 3 foot space in my home for the last year…the uninspiring toilet room. There are plenty of other spaces in the house that need addressing, but I thought this…
more bookshelf inspiration
I really ought to start a “bookshelf of the week” category with all the inspirational images I have been squirreling away! Today I will be sanding through multiple layers of paint on four dining chairs, so here is a little eye candy to get me through the day! The image below is from this jaw-dropping…
busy bee
This weekend I crossed a lot of items of my to-do list, the biggest being planting a bunch of 5-gallon bushes down the one side of my house! I made a trip back here and spent a mere $140 on 25 plants, which I piled in the hubby’s truck: As I pulled up to pay,…
A few things I’m loving right now
This weekend was all about spending time outside, enjoying the beautiful 70-degree temps and catching up on much-needed beauty sleep. (I hadn’t realized how tired I was until I lost my cell phone, only to find it in the fridge!) What better way to kick off the week than to highlight some of my current…
diy: pine cone wreath
I was so inspired by the pine cone wreath I featured in this post last week, that I decided to make one for my front door! If there’s one thing there is an over abundance of in the state of North Carolina it’s pine trees, and since we have a ton of them in our…
hamptons haven
When I think of Hamptons living, I think of the perfect balance between old and new, modern and rustic, with plenty of texture, softly distressed furnishings and muted colors. This Hamptons hideaway is the perfect mix-from the wood beams and soothing color palette to those amazing whitewashed floors and that stunning plate rack. (I wonder…