There is a saying ‘What goes around comes around’. It’s true in fashion, entertainment, and even home decor. Wallpaper is in the middle of a revival moment that doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon. WHAT IT IS Machine printed wallpaper was introduced in the late 1700’s, as a means to decorate…
Today I share some of my favorite Fall decorating ideas. The natural elements and rusty hues are sure to make an impression! We are officially in the heart of the Fall season. Most of the leaves have already changed colors and fallen off of the trees in our area. A bit of snow has…
I absolutely love the jewel-toned color scheme! I rarely see people decorating with traditional oranges and reds now. We just had our <a href=“https://www.fabulousfloorsnewjersey.com/hardwood-floor-resurfacing-vernon-nj/”>wood floors resurfaced</a> and the new stain has me craving some rich fall decor now! Can’t wait to try out your color palette! ReplyCancel
I’ve got the basics of the kitchen plan figured out, and have begun the transformation of the dining chairs. Now is a good time to work on the design of the harvest dining table that our family will use at Arrow Hill Cottage. This will be a custom piece, and hopefully an heirloom that will be…
The past few weeks have been a rough go for our family. First, my uncle passed away suddenly at the age of 59. We gathered for his funeral to celebrate the life of a man who loved people and music, and tearfully said our goodbyes. Only a few days later, my cousin had an unexpected…
In this post, I describe the steps we took during our antique cabinet restoration – taking a beat up old cabinet and making it look new again! Last winter, I happened to be driving through a nearby town and noticed an antique store I had never been in. I decided to stop and have…
Welcome to another installment in the ELEMENTS OF HOME series. Each month, I showcase a different residential style here on the blog. It is my hope that this information will not only teach you a little something about the various styles; but also equip you if are designing or searching for a new house –…
The lower level of the cottage is really starting to take shape! I think it is pretty close to what the final revision will be, and thought it might be a good time to share it with all of you. I have to say that one of the things we have missed the most while…
Anyone who owns a home knows for certain one fact: THINGS WILL BREAK. And unlike renters, homeowners need to be able to pay for the repairs out of their own pockets. Because of this, it is wise to have a home maintenance budget in place. Issues may be a minor patch jobs that can be…
Around here, we have been… CELEBRATING birthdays for both of the girls! {K} turned 8 and {M} turned 5! Last year we celebrated their birthdays together, but this year we decided to have small family parties for each of them separately. {K} had a ‘magic pony’ aka unicorn party. We even bought her a…
If you have a collection of items you love, but are unsure of the best way to display them, check out these 18 creative collection display ideas. Because homes are personal spaces – and are reflective of the people who live within their walls – it only makes sense that they would be filled with…
Great ideas for wallpaper , I especially like the easy removable kind.