It’s what gave the capital city of Oz its greenish tint and Elizabeth Taylor her signature sparkle. Now, thanks to the Pantone Color Institute, emerald is making a comeback. Each year the color corporation polls designers and brands about color trends and chooses one color of the year. They must have been feeling green with … Continue reading »
What happens when my favorite New Orleans artist teams up with my favorite clothing store? Perfection, that’s what. It’s hard not to adore the whimsical Rebecca Rebouché. Hailing from the small bayou town of Franklin, LA, the painter magically weaves the flora and fauna of the South with the imagination of a free-spirited dreamer. In … Continue reading »
If you’ve ever thought about home improvement, remember these words of advice. Calculate the amount of time you think a project is going to take and multiply that number by 10….or 100. It will ALWAYS take longer than expected! Such is the case with our built-in living room cabinetry, which is finally complete. It literally … Continue reading »
Since Joe and I bought our home, we’ve been mentally prepping for our kitchen remodel. It’s one of those projects that doesn’t seem so complicated on the surface, but I’m guessing it’ll be Pandora’s box. Despite my ominous outlook, I’m excited to begin the design phase. I was initially dead set on cream cabinets, but … Continue reading »
I came across a company recently called “Elephants on the Wall.” If you check out their website, you’ll find page after page of graphic wall murals the company claim can be completed within a couple hours in some cases and a weekend in others. The concept is simple. Order a mural and purchase your paint … Continue reading »
I knew it would happen one day, but still, I was woefully unprepared. As a U.S. Marine, my hubby Joe is one of the countless American heroes who serves our country to protect our freedom. I remember my fear when he joined that one day he’d be called to duty overseas, but after a couple … Continue reading »
Ever wondered how stores get that amazing vintage finish on old tables and chairs? I’ll let you in on the secret: it’s called chalk paint. Annie Sloan (the Martha Stewart of the U.K.) made this stuff famous and seriously makes a killing on it. She sells a quart of her chalk paint for about $39 … Continue reading »
New obsession: blow-dry bars After my recent trip to California it seemed I was missing out on something. Blow dry bars were on practically every corner and my girlfriends couldn’t stop raving about them. I was starting to feel a little left out until last month, the very first blow-dry bar opened here in the … Continue reading »
Painted cabinets can bring new life to any outdated space. I’ve been dreaming of a creamy white kitchen for years now, unfortunately mine looks dark and dingy. However, Scott Fox with Harry’s Ace Hardware says I can achieve a professional look on a do-it-yourselfer’s budget. The devil is in the details and that couldn’t be … Continue reading »
