5 Ways to Light up Candlemania Season
Shorter days may be inconvenient, but what a great excuse to get lit — literally. If ever there was a time when we need the calming effect of candlelight, it’s now! There are so many ways to use...
View Article3 Ideas for a Post-Holiday Mantel Makeover
We have a small non-working fireplace in our master bedroom that I positively hated. Here’s the before picture, below. Even adding this great mirror from HomeGoods could not detract from its...
View ArticleTransform Your Bedroom into the Room of Your Dreams
We’re in the process of transforming our boring boxy bedroom into a restful, romantic retreat. Like the rest of our house, this makeover is happening in stages, but I thought I’d share with you the 12...
View ArticleTurquoise Teen Room
This week’s guest blogger is Amie Freling-Brown of Meme Hill Studio. She is also a regular contributor to our Happy by Design Pinterest page. Over the past 7 years, I have been fortunate to have a...
View ArticleGet a Timeless Look with Monochrome Decor
I’m going monochrome with my home. I’ve recently adopted naturals, from makeup to clothing, and now I’m bringing it into my home. I have a white couch (well, bone) and a black rug at home, and I always...
View Article6 Tips for Keeping the Chic in Your Spooky
Fall is almost here, and with it come thoughts of Halloween. While I’m not a big fan of the gory side of the holiday, I think it can be a fun excuse to stretch your home decor muscle. It’s a great...
View ArticleTurn Back the Clocks in Your Own Slumber Sanctuary
Sunday is the end of Daylight Saving Time — it’s also a good time to make some changes in the bedroom, as you turn back the clocks to enjoy that extra hour of sleep! The weather is getting colder, and...
View Article5 Ways to Add Unique Style to Your Walls
Within our homes, it’s the walls that give us the biggest opportunity to express our (and our home’s) style. However, decorating walls is not always the easiest task. Given that many walls are large,...
View Article5 Tips for a Cozy Guest Bedroom
Two years ago, I repainted a guest bedroom in my house. I then added basic decor items: a rug, bed linens, lighting, curtains, and so on. The room was usable, but never felt completely finished because...
View ArticleBring Personality to Any Room with a Gallery Wall
Do you have boring blank walls because you just don’t know where to start? That’s how I felt when I moved in. Then, I began to think of it like a blank canvas to create whatever I wanted. It turns out...
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