When my blogger friend Pamela, of Haartfelt.com, asked me to help her design a nursery palette for a series she’s writing on building self-esteem in children, I jumped at the idea. While my babies are almost as tall as I am now, I have several friends who are preparing to welcome new little ones into their families, and my creative juices are positively sizzling for them. I mean, babies are great, but an excuse to redecorate a room in your house? Even better! (Just kidding, kids. I love you, not just your cute rooms.) The soft greens, gray, and yellow of this palette make me really happy, and I know… Keep Reading
You Can Make a Difference with Give Her Life
I’m so honored and excited to welcome a special guest today, who is working on a worldwide problem that is near and dear to my own heart. When I was a child, we lived in China for a year. Even at the age of 9, I could see how differently girls and boys were treated and was heartbroken to learn that many baby girls were never given a chance at life, based solely on their gender. Now that I have two daughters of my own, my heart breaks for those girls in a whole new way. However, the world is starting to take notice, through the work of people like… Keep Reading
Shut The Front Door!
It’s door week at Remodelaholic.com, and I’m so happy to be a part of it! What’s door week, you ask? Well, the folks at Remodelaholic are dedicating a whole week to anything related to doors. Front doors, garage doors, cabinet doors, barn doors, you name it – they’ve got it. Remember my cabinet painting tutorial, otherwise known as the world’s longest DIY tutorial? Well, I’ve rewritten part of it specifically on painting drip-free cabinet doors, and it’s being featured over at Remodelaholic. I’d love it (and they’d love it too!) if you stopped by to take a look at How to Paint Cabinet Doors. Also, if you are a DIY blogger and… Keep Reading
3 Tips for a Well Designed Entryway
I’m so proud to partner with Jennifer Riner from Zillow.com today. (Did you know that in addition to providing a wealth of information about real estate, they also have a great home design page?) She has brought us some pointers for designing a functional and pretty entryway. 3 Tips to a Well Defined Entryway Foyers and mudrooms typically vary in design, although both are categorized as spaces that welcome outsiders into homes. Homeowners often designate a door for family and a door for company – presumably to keep guest entrances clean and uncluttered, or easy access from the garage. Correspondingly, back entrances typically feature increased stowage and sometimes, unfortunately, a… Keep Reading
Mixing Patterns in your Home
As I’ve been spending more time than I care to think about re-painting my kitchen cabinets, I’m so happy to bring you these tips today from my friends at Modernize.com. Tips for Mixing Patterns in your Home Patterns are tricky for novice decorators. If you’ve ever walked into a room with a half dozen patterns strewn across the couch, chairs and walls, you understand what not to do as an interior designer. When patterns flow with each other, they create a depth and story to a space. Overusing patterns actually creates stress to the eyes and mind. Use these tips for mixing patterns effectively and creating an unforgettable decor. No… Keep Reading
Create Your Own Authentic Success
Let me introduce you to my own personal life coach. What’s a life coach, you ask? A life coach is someone who helps you get your life together, not by telling you what to do, but by guiding you through an individualized process to discover for yourself what you should be doing next in life, business, relationships, or all of the above. In my case my life coach’s name is Anita Lee, but I call her mom. That’s not a term of endearment by the way, just her other title. It’s not easy growing up with a coach. It’s hard to get anything by her, and it’s really hard to… Keep Reading
Join the Party at Social Media Two-for-Tuesday
This week I’m so excited to be the featured blogger for the Social Media Two for Tuesday link up party, otherwise known as SoMe2! Social Media link ups are a great way to get to know other bloggers, and find some great people to follow. So come on and join us! Welcome to ~SoMe2~ #49!! We’re so happy that you could join us this week! We hope you have fun – so much fun that you’ll want to invite all of your friends! REMINDER: In order for “likes” to count on Facebook, you must like the other person’s page from your PERSONAL page, not your blog page. This week, we’re linking… Keep Reading
The Beauty of Desert Landscapes
I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend and fellow blogger, Jeri Walker-Bickett! She is a talented writer and blogger, and I love the way she captures the essence of the Desert High Country Landscape, both with her camera and her words. People often ask me how I can enjoy living in the desert, and I’m at a loss to explain to them why I find it so beautiful here. Jeri does a great job of putting into words my own passion for the beauty of our Desert Landscapes. Thanks for being here Jeri! The Beauty of Desert Landscapes Our eyes hunger for beauty, but what exactly makes something beautiful? Exclamations of… Keep Reading
Perfect Weekend for a Project
Happy Saturday, everyone! This weekend I am guest posting over at Remodelaholic.com, with a great little DIY project that will make you think twice before passing up a tired old piece of furniture on the side of the road. So grab a cup of coffee, and head on over to see my salvaged metal bar cart project, and be sure to check out the rest of their site while you’re there for all kinds of DIY inspiration!
Gracious Living
Happy Friday everyone! I thought today would be the perfect time to include another of my guest-author-and-friend Debby’s insights for you to ponder over the weekend. Thanks, Debby, for sharing! “Gracious Coastal Living” the magazine cover says. Inside are photos of lovely, designer homes, with lush green and flowers, and close to an ocean. Of course, the home itself is perfect – gorgeous kitchens, bedrooms with an ocean view, a beautiful (and slightly mossy) brick patio where friends have gathered, fine art on the walls and a beautiful color palette that brings out all the best in everything. I love reading these stories, and I like to think I can… Keep Reading