PRINT THESE … if you dare
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under DecorATE
When it comes to Halloween decor, I’ve somehow acquired Pottery Barn taste on a TJ Maxx budget. Lucky for me, the “web” that we have weaved (as in, World Wide) is laced with FREE prints with Halloween in mind.
I mean, sure — who doesn’t want a $79 Skeleton hand drink dispenser stand or a backyard [...]
Pass the bug spray
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under DecorATE
Tis the season to ‘party al fresco’. Need a few clever ideas when taking the party outdoors? Well, stop slobbering all over the Pottery Barn catalog and get creative!
Here are a few simple, outdoor entertaining ideas that would totally make Martha say “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Let the good times roll.
Trashtastic. Pass the ketchup.
Jack [...]
Voilà ! Makeover Magic
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under DecorATE
Designing for the sexes is tough. Especially when they’re of the younger variety and one strongly prefers pink while the other is set on blue. Since our upstairs bathroom will be shared by two girls and a boy (and the occasional guest), I wanted to create a happy, gender neutral space.
This bathroom is one of [...]
America’s Got Talent
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under DecorATE
And I’m not talking Susan Boyles or Prince Poppycock talent… (remember that nut?) I’m talkin’ “right here in our own backyard” talent. Talented moms with a gift. A passion.
And this mom is talented with a capital “T”.
Remember the illustrator from the “Moms Got A Latte To Do” notepad from last month? Well, I picked myself [...]
Five Ways to Freshen Up Your Décor
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under DecorATE
Mid-January is prime time for the winter blues. And, if you’re experiencing them in regards to your home, it might brighten your day to know there are some easy fixes for freshening up your decor.
Mirror, mirror on the wall. . .
Little Green Notebook via DecorPad
Mirrors are one of the best ways instantly open up [...]
Hoo-Hoo wants one?
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Sometime in the early 80’s, my mom started collecting owls.
Well, let me rephrase that. My mom bought a fabulous owl clock and when my grandma caught wind of it, she decided my mom “needed” a correlating collection of ceramic owls to match.
Grandmas are funny like that.
As the years rolled by, each birthday and Christmas would [...]
Bring on the food coma — in style!
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under DecorATE
From Chinet to fine china — anything goes at my Thanksgiving dinner as long as there is a big, beautiful bird glistening in the oven. There’s no doubt this spectacular meal can add up financially, but I’ve found the decor doesn’t have to. I mean, who knew you could decorate a table so beautifully with [...]
Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater …
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under DecorATE, Dirty Little Secrets
Apparently, pumpkins aren’t just for carving anymore! If you’ve got a little extra time this weekend — in between wiping chocolatey fingers and scrubbing face-paint from your carpet — bring out your inner-Martha and transform those leftover jack-o-lanterns into something creative!
Make a spook-tacular candelabra!
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Show off some {haunted} house numbers!
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Treat your goblins to some pumpkin pancakes!
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Create [...]
Fall Decor … In a Flash!
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under DecorATE
Autumn is upon us, but if you’re like me, fall decorating may have ended up at the bottom of your to-do list. No worries. You can still add touches of the season with little time and little money. Here are five ways you can “cozy up” your home for fall today:
#1 White [...]
Battle of the Wills
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under DecorATE
Apparently, HGTV’s Nate Berkus is a little “busy” at the moment to guest post on the blog today. However, after searching high and low, I DID find you the next best thing! I say, get her autograph now, my friends, because she’s gooooooood! I’d like to introduce you to Emily Clark, an interior designer here [...]
