A covered front porch is considered a major asset to a home – one that many buyers would be willing to pay more for. The indoor/outdoor and public/private qualities that a front porch provides can add to the overall enjoyment of a home. The detailing of a porch can also greatly impact the look…
I’m happy to report that another item from my PROJECT BUCKET LIST is well underway. The dining chairs have begun their transformation from brown to black! And I am loving them! First, a quick recap on what my plans are for these chairs. For our future dining space at Arrow Hill Cottage, we are hoping…
Looking to decorate for the season? One of these Fall home decor items might just be the perfect accessory you are looking! Read on for all the source links! It is nearly the official start of Fall – and it is being ushered in by a cooling in air temperature and the changing leaf…
Just two weeks ago I wrote about how our home design has evolved. I saw it as a bookend to the design – a way to finish off the chapter of floor plan configuration, and usher in the next phase of material selection. And then, well… life has a funny way of sending you twists…
I like the second one much better. Yes, the kitchen is always the messiest room in the house simply because it is used all the time – water, snack, cooking, meals, etc and I also would prefer not to have people come through it like they do in our house. We don’t have a master bath and I wish we did. Then the bathroom we do have could be the guest bathroom.ReplyCancel
Today I am finishing a three part series on COLOR THEORY and how it relates to home decor and design preferences. The basic belief is that people choose to use certain colors because of their own personalities as well as the mood that they want their home to convey. And, just as there are multiple…
Around here we have been… HEALING. {K} had her follow up appointment to see how her hand is healing. The doctor was very happy with how things looked, but decided that it could use one more month in a cast. She was a bit bummed at the news, but we trust the doctor’s recommendation….
It’s interesting, now that I have been blogging for over a year, to look back and see some of the things that I have written – particularly as it relates to our house design process. I am actually really thankful that I started documenting the process when I did. At the time, I had no…
There is something so simple, so beautiful about a book. And although the digital age has seen a shift from the printed word to digital media, it doesn’t mean that books have gone out of style completely. In fact, there are some really unique ways that people have found to keep the love of books…
I mentioned in a previous post that I have been reading the book ‘Enough‘ by Will Davis Jr. The author explores what it means to have more, or less than, enough – and how our perspective on this is shaped by our lives and what we deem as valuable. It is quite eye opening. If…
Decluttering IS a good thing as long as we aren’t decluttering another persons belongings in the process without them ‘truly’ being on board with the idea. I believe if that is the scenario , one is setting up a person to become an ‘emotional’ saver ( ? future hoarder) even though intentions were good . Be mindful ?ReplyCancel
Brass, Silver, Bronze and Copper finishes have been commonplace in homes for many years. But there’s a new metallic in town that is taking center stage – Rose Gold. No, it isn’t brand new. Rose Gold finishing has been around for quite some time, mainly in jewelry. However, in the recent years, it is having…
Wow, the pictures really show how details enhance the look . Interesting , thank you for the tips