Shelley Smith

Home Decor

How to Bring the Feeling of the Outdoors in for Spring

This past fall I did a post on decorating with nature and finding ways to bring the outdoors, in. Since this theme…

Home Decor

Spring Colors for 2013 + How to Incorporate them into your Home

Our winter has been really rough this year; a freezing day here, a massive snowstorm there… I’m more than ready…

Home Improvement

Heart of the Home: Kitchen Restyle

We love gathering in this area and spending time together baking, laughing and enjoying each others company. Over the past 3 years our home has undergone quite the style change, from darker Tuscan colors to brighter, airier modern cottage hues. We’ve completely transformed most of the spaces on our main floor, with the exception of the kitchen. So this past Summer we took the plunge and started in on a full kitchen restyle as well.

Holidays

Grown-Up Valentines Day Card Ideas

Everyone needs a little reminder from time to time that they are loved, so don’t let the kids have all the fun, find a special way to tell the other grown-ups in your life, this Valentines Day, that they are awesome too by sending them a fun card this year that will put a smile on their face.

Home Decor, Organization

A New Year A New Look – Our Office Makeover Project

Today I’m excited to share with you some of the progress that we’ve made on my personal home office renovations. There’s just something about a new year that makes you want to get organized.

Home Decor

Decorating with Emerald – Pantone’s Color of the Year

Last year we saw Pantone’s Tangerine Tango all over the place. From clothes to home decor, there were splashes of orange in one shade or another making their way into all aspects of our lives. I have have no doubt that this year, in 2013, Emerald will do the same.

Holidays, Home Decor

Simple DIY Holiday Centerpiece Ideas

A beautiful tablescape on your kitchen or dining room table is a must when it comes to decorating for the holidays! The great thing about styling a table top, is that the sky is the limit!

Light fades as night falls on a snowy suburban home

Home Improvement

Winterizing the Home

For most of the months out of the year our home can function wonderfully with just a little upkeep here and there, but before the snow, freezing temperatures and windy nights hit, here are a few things that you might want to check up on to make sure your house is in tip-top shape.

Holidays, Home Decor

Thanksgiving Tablescape and Centerpiece Ideas

Since Thanksgiving is getting so close, now is a good time to share some inspirational photos of a few beautiful table-settings, along with unique, simple centerpiece ideas that you can easily implement this year in your home!

Home Decor

Decorating with Nature for Fall

A few weeks ago we talked about some ways to decorate for fall with a budget in mind. From brown paper flowers to painting craft store pumpkins in unique ways. But for those of you who have very little, to no budget for fall decorating, I thought I’d share a few ideas that you could implement, just by simply shopping around outside!

Home Decor

Mixing and Matching Patterns in your Home

Have you ever pulled a picture out of a magazine or seen a room on one of those home makeover shows and wondered… “How do they get it to look so “put-together” and decorated?” Today we’re going to focus on pattern mixing, and how you can incorporate color and movement into your space, without overwhelming a room.

Holidays, Home Decor, Making a House a Home

Budget Friendly Simple DIY Fall Decorating Ideas

Decorating for different holidays can be really fun, but a little tough on the pocketbook. So I’ve searched the internet to find some great DIY decorating ideas for fall, that will have a big impact, with little cost to you!

Home Decor

Fall Home Improvement Idea – Freshening up your Fireplace

Fireplace and mantel makeovers are a great DIY home improvement project to tackle in the early fall months. Here are a few creative ways to take yours up a notch this year.

Home Decor, Organization

Makeshift Mudrooms and other Drop Zones

Mudrooms are all the rage these days don’t you think!? They really are such a cool concept to add to your space, not only because they help you to organize your clutter, but because they add value to your home!

DIY, Home Improvement

How to Install a New Lighting Fixture

One of the best ways to update a space is to add new lighting fixtures. When most homeowners think about replacing an old lighting fixture with a new one, there are usually two big reservations. So today I’m going to address both of these concerns, because they are easily solved.

Home Decor, Making a House a Home

Board and Batten Wall Treatment Tutorial

For the month of June I’ll be sharing a few helpful home and decor DIY tutorials. I wanted to start out with something that we get asked about a lot on our site… our Board and Batten accent wall in our daughters room. Follow along with photos and a step by step tutorial below, to find out how simple this wall treatment really is!

Modern new light interior of kitchen with white furniture and dining table

Home Decor

Fun Ways to Add Bold Pops of Color in Your Kitchen

This past month we’ve chatted all about kitchens. From organizing them for the coming Summer months when kids are home, to tips for updating your cabinetry with paint and even adding up some trendy open kitchen shelving. All great ways to make your kitchen more functional and beautiful. Since this is my last kitchen post for the month, I thought it would be really fun to share some simple, quick, fun ways to brighten up your kitchen (literally) and add even MORE personality to your space!

Lifestyle

Open Kitchen Shelving Ideas

Since we touched a bit last week on how to update your kitchen cabinetry, I thought that this week it would be nice to further the discussion and chat a little about open shelving in the kitchen. Even though the concept has been around for a long time, in the past two years the open kitchen shelving trend has really taken off in popularity. Shelving of any kind in a kitchen can be a great way to showcase beautiful dishware and colorful cooking ingredients, as well as additional decor to add fun pops of personality to your space.

DIY, Home Improvement

DIY Updated Kitchen Cabinetry – A Real Investment

It’s a common known fact that remodeling your kitchen is the number one way to add value to your home. Home staging experts say that a newly remodeled kitchen appeals to home buyers emotions and homeowners wallets, because a good kitchen renovation can bring you back 100 percent of your investment, when selling your home.

Curb Appeal, Home Decor

Using Simple Landscaping, Plants and Flowers to Customize your Homes Exterior

From cleaning up the exterior portions of your home, to making sure you have a welcoming entryway, but one of the things that can really make your home look even MORE aesthetically pleasing and inviting, is simple, beautiful landscaping!

Curb Appeal, Home Decor

Outdoor Living Spaces – How They Can Add Value to Your Home

How adding an outdoor living space onto your home can maintain or improve the value of your house.

Curb Appeal, Home Decor

Elements for Creating a Welcoming Front Entryway

The front entryway of any home is the first thing that people see when they come to visit, so it’s nice to make sure that their first impression at your door is a good one.

Curb Appeal, Home Decor

Freshening Up Your Homes Exterior for Spring

As Spring has approached and warmer weather is moving in, I thought this month it would be great to talk a little bit about sprucing up our outdoor spaces! Specifically with tips and tricks on how to get the exterior of your home and its surroundings manicured and beautiful for you to be able to enjoy all Spring and Summer long.

Home Improvement

10 Must Have Painting Tools

I wanted to share 10 of my must have painting tools, that may be able to help you out when attempting your next painting project