Simple but elegant. $1 store candles and vase!

Interior Design Long Island NY | Effortless Style Interiors

The March/April issue of Victoria Magazine featured a young lady, Gina Galvin, who has a wholesale business that "brings the past to the present era with French accents that speak of an elegance of days gone by." She is a happily married with small children. But nothing seems to get in her way of traveling when she needs to to promote her business, or taking care of a tons of different animals. Her blogs are mesmerizing. She has 2. The pics were taken by Marcy Black Simpson. She lives in a…

Coat closet under stairs

Make the most of your conservatory with 10 stylish dining design ideas from modern diners with bi-folding doors, to country-style dining rooms

Happy Friday everyone! I can’t believe it’s the weekend already. What do you guys have planned? Mine’s a busy one with a wedding tonight and my son’s graduation tomorrow. The kids wore their caps and gowns and toured their elementary schools today, and it was so bitter sweet. It seems like yesterday that my guy…

I SO ENJOY YOUR COMMENTS! A FEW OF YOU HAD QUESTIONS REGARDING PAINT AND WALL COLORS RECENTLY SO I'M TAKING THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS...... Since we are talking paint - just a few reminders... I have not seen your space, so you are the best judge of your lighting, size and shape of your room and adjacent areas. Remember, with lower ceilings and smaller spaces wall color is intensified. Never put color on a wall without first testing it in your light - both morning and evening…

White rooms with plush textures and the odd hint of colour create a tranquil and relaxed feel in this gorgeous London home, chosen by Ideal Home. Find more design ideas at housetohome.co.uk

Thinkers Blog

I recently took a little road trip down IKEA (the nearest being 2 hours away) to pick up a second EKTORP sofa! I purchased my first Ektorp two years ago and really love it. In that time I've been asked about the sofa by lots of friends, both online and in real life, so I'm here to give a comprehensive review of my experiences. Here's the lowdown on why I love this sofa series: 1) Affordable price 2) Nicely tailored slipcovers (that don't look like slipcovers) in a variety of colors 3)…

Looking for neutral bedroom ideas? Give your bedroom a chic, neutral look for a fresh uncluttered style

Turn everyday items into super-secret storage spots.

From left to right: Cooking Apple Green, Teresa’s Green, Verte De Terre, Light Blue, Green Ground, Saxon Green. I know I have more important home projects then picking paint colors but itR…