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Creating Focal Points for Your Living Room
When you enter into a room, what is the first thing you notice? Maybe it is the rug, a mirror in the wall, the curtains or even that big red sofa. Whatever grabs your attention or generates an instant...
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Brighten Up Your Windowless Rooms
Rooms without natural light don’t have to be gloomy. The absence of windows in a room, such as a basement, is an opportunity to get creative. If you have a room that needs brightening, use paint,...
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4 Decor Elements That Make an Impact
When experimenting with a particular room in your home, keep in mind that there are certain pieces that can help make a difference in the decor. While keeping your furniture and adding a few key...
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Transform 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...
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How to Dress up a Room with Wall Art
Decorating with wall art is an easy and an inexpensive way to update a room. Many times, I like to cover old canvas picture frames with either wallpaper or fabric. Wall art can be anything from...
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Mirror, Mirror on the Garden Wall
I love the use of mirrors outdoors and have been planning to incorporate a few into my shady backyard garden. When I spotted this mirror at HomeGoods, I knew I had found the perfect match to hang on...
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I’m Crazy About Big Mirrors (And You Can Be, Too!)
Mirror mirror on the wall, in the hall… put them anywhere at all! (Excuse me, I just had an overwhelming need to express my inner Dr. Seuss.) But I’m really crazy about mirrors. I love that they...
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Fall in Love with Your Bath Without Spending a Fortune
Our master bath needed serious help. There were baskets of makeup and lotions and potions on counters, in drawers and in cupboards. The 10-year-old artwork and candle-holders needed to go. And worst of...
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4 Simple Ways to Glam Up Your Closet
I recently gave our closet a little bit of a makeover. As in, the closet went from looking like an everyday utilitarian closet and transformed into a glamorous, gorgeous space that does its job while...
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Light Up Your Nest for the Longer Fall Nights
It’s that time of the year again: the end of Daylight Savings Time. If you love long hours of sunlight and all the activity that goes with it, it might be a sad change. As for me, I’m a nester, so I...
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Turn Your Home into a Winter Wonderland
This week’s guest blogger is Amy from Crazy Chic Design. The holidays are here, and it’s time to start displaying your décor. I like choosing a theme for the season. This year I wanted to create a...
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How to Design Your Dream Bedroom
I am always told that my bedroom is very glamorous and sophisticated. I love hearing this because, with four kids running around, my house can get quite hectic and often feels far from mature and put...
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Get 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...
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Set the Tone of Home with These 5 Fall Essentials
Fall is in the air. You know the signs: the air is cooler at night, crickets are louder and kids are catching fireflies. Summer is winding down, but I am excited for early fall. We are slowly...
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How to Add New Art to Your Walls
Are you thinking about adding new art to your walls? Here are a few things to consider. First, decide on a color palette. For my space, I decided to look for something in the blues. There are so many...
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Transition Home Decor with the Textures of Fall
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. As the weather gets chillier and the leaves start to turn...
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How French Style Mirrors Add Charm to Any Room
I have a confession. I have a slight obsession with mirrors. And the obsession doesn’t care if they are vintage or new — or new, but look vintage. Those beautiful, light-bouncing pretties that add to a...
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How Festive Foliage Can Elevate Mantel Decor
Have you taken a look at the faux greens this holiday season? I’m loving them. Every year I buy fresh greens for the mantels and outdoors, but not this year. Christmas arrived in stores earlier this...
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Welcome Spring with a Nature-Inspired Mantel
It’s official. Spring is here! Although I’ve been celebrating the new season for a few weeks now, I can say with a happy heart (despite what the weather might be doing outside), that spring has sprung....
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How Two Pillows Inspired a Master Bedroom Refresh
I can’t believe how long it took me to finish my bedroom remodel! As soon as I started sketching out the design, I knew exactly what I wanted. The whole design idea was centered around these gorgeous...
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