October 26, 2017
We’re well into the pumpkin season, and while the squash native to North America is fun to eat and sip on, I wanted to show a few unique ways to dress up your pumpkins this holiday season. Of course what better day to share these DIYS than on National Pumpkin Day. The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which means “large melon” in Greek. When I say the word pumpkin, many immediately think of the perfect orange sphere, but in recent years white pumpkins have become more popular in the United States — which produces more than 1.5 million pounds of pumpkins each season. How to Pick a Pumpkin When looking for the best jack-o’-lantern, choose one that will decompose the slowest. Stay away from soft spots and dry, thin stems. Always pick one that feels heavy for its size because that’s means it’ll be better for cooking with the more […]
October 12, 2017
When changing out your décor this season, embrace Pantone’s picks for the hot colors this fall. Besides choosing the Color of the Year, Pantone shares their shades of the upcoming season, based on trends from New York Fashion Week. While, the colors are chosen to enhance wardrobe trends, the forecasted picks will also find their way into your home décor. The 10-hottest colors for fall vary from pastel neutrals to saturated jewel tones. This color palette for Fall 2017 leans more to warmth, they’re more comforting and welcoming for the season. Pantone also chose a few standout shades including a pale pink, a refreshing green, and a bright blue that pair well with autumn’s classic shades you’d see driving through New England. Pantone described the colors in a statement as all are “earthy tones with a twist.” Below are the 10-shades from Pantone’s fall 2017 report and how you […]
October 9, 2017
This year I’ve scratched the traditional Halloween decor to opt for a more neutral color scheme that’s inspired by a dark, mysterious author. Edgar Allan Poe, one of the founding authors of horror, terrified audiences worldwide with his works: The Raven and The Masque of the Red Death. Not only does this neutral theme compliment my current style, but I can reuse a few key accessories already in the room to complete the look. The decor is mostly limited to our entryway, living room and eat-in kitchen, since those are the main areas of the home where we spend most of our time. I’m loving the way it turned out! Our fireplace mantle, shelving unit and other tabletop surfaces have a mixture of old and new Halloween decor displayed in various neutrals, textures to create a dimensional masterpiece Poe would be proud of. Refresh Old Decor Go through your Halloween decor to determine what […]
October 5, 2017
How can you stage your home like a pro when, in fact you’re not a home stager? Home staging is the act of preparing and showcasing a property for sale to attract MORE potential buyers and ultimately providing a quick and easy sell. Rated as the second best home improvement for sellers by Zillow, staging can be a powerful marketing tactic used to gain a competitive advantage. The problem is it can also be expensive! If you have more time, than money on hand to get your property prepared for sale than you may want to consider do it yourself home staging, rather than hiring a costly staging company. Regardless, here are four reasons why you’ll want to consider staging a home prior to going on the market. Top 4 Reasons to Stage a Home Avoid Costly Price Reductions: Staging is an effective way in reducing the number of days […]
September 29, 2017
OMG, if you missed Thursday night’s premiere of “Will & Grace” then you missed a half hour of laughs at the White House’s expense. The iconic television show took a massive stab at President Donald Trump and the tense political climate on its first episode. Now, this isn’t a post to review the rebooted show or create a political divide — rather Debra Messing’s character Grace Adler who is an Interior Designer, had a few clever lines as she took the job to redecorate the Oval Office. As she tried to pick colors to match the new curtains: “Karen, hand me that curtain swatch. I need to make sure it works with his coloring. (Holds up a Cheetos bag.) Yep, that’s the one.” Grace was trying to match the perfect blue with the coloring of Cheetos. Which made me think, what are some blues that work well with this bold color? I […]