When I was dreaming up my bathroom I chose black and white bathroom tile so that it would be easy to decorate. Surprise, surprise! It turned out it wasn't easy, both in terms of installation and coordinating it with other elements. Black and White Tile Quest Some time ago I spotted a pretty geometric black and white mosaic that looked timeless. However, the price of … [Read more...]
Moving? You Need This Moving Checklist
Because moving is hard breaking the whole process into stages can be a life-saver. Let's start with selling and disposing of the things you don't use or need anymore. How to Sell and Dispose Before You Move When I was contemplating leaving my forever house to a smaller one, a dumpster on my driveway scared the heck out of me. Who likes to face the truth and dispose of … [Read more...]
Five 2020 Home Decor Trends We Love
After visiting most of the furniture fairs it became obvious to me that fluid forms and curved organic shapes will set the tone for 2020 home decor trends that will last well into the decade. Apparently, people are tired of mid-century modern look and want more organic curves. However, many artists and craftsmen gain inspiration from the Art Deco period as well. We see geometry … [Read more...]
These Accents Make a Cozy Christmas Living Room
It's easy to make a cozy Christmas living room feel inviting with accents, such as throw pillows and blankets. I diligently scoured through hundreds of budget-friendly ideas for you. Surprisingly, I found just a few of my favorites. Because they are seasonal it doesn't make sense to spend a ton of money on Holiday accents. That's why here I'm making suggestions for … [Read more...]
Our Focus – Family-Friendly Home
What is a Family-Friendly Home exactly? Everyone wants to open the door of your home feeling safe and inspired. Like Instagram pretty but perhaps less staged and more livable. But who has the time to actually make it happen? If you have kids, pets, and jobs just the thought of hiring a contractor and being stood up by him on your day off makes me nauseous. So … [Read more...]
