Do you have an indoor/outdoor rug on your patio? If you do, you know how comfy, stylish and durable an outdoor rug can be. Plus they are fade resistant, can be hosed off and often times, soft underfoot. Perfect for outdoors. But what about really using an indoor/outdoor rug indoors? It's an affordable solution that gives you a big bang for the buck. And, Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to buy an indoor/outdoor rug as they're on sale everywhere. Let's check out some indoor looks, all under $200 for a 8'x10' size. ballardesigns.com Ballard Design's Anders rug comes in 4 colors and looks terrific in a bohemian chic living room. ballardesigns.com This Sicily indoor/outdoor rug is
Do you have an indoor/outdoor rug on your patio? If you do, you know how comfy, stylish and durable an outdoor rug can be. Plus they are fade resistant, can be hosed off and often times, soft underfoot. Perfect for outdoors. But what about really using an indoor/outdoor rug indoors? It's an affordable solution that gives you a big bang for the buck. And, Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to buy an indoor/outdoor rug as they're on sale everywhere. Let's check out some indoor looks, all under $200 for a 8'x10' size. Ballard Design's Anders rug comes in 4 colors and looks terrific in a bohemian chic living room. This Sicily indoor/outdoor rug is just so pretty. Hard to believe it
Do these silvery baskets photographed by Martha Stewart take your breath away? This shape seems to be in every store this spring but it's never looked this glorious. Here's my Happy Hour suggestion - why not buy a can of metallic paint and work your magic? I'm headed to the basement to see what baskets I've got around. In the meantime, let's check out some basket painting inspiration. thedecoratedhouse.com Donna Courtney uses Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in French Linen to age a storage basket. pier1imports.com Any basket could be "limed" with a thin coat of paint. betterlifebags.blogspot.com Great colors elevate a thrift store collection of baskets. mdhposhinteriorsanddesign.com Perfect warm
Happy Mother's Day! As flowers are given and received on this special day, how about some easy flower arranging? In one Happy Hour, you can create a stunning arrangement. Let's see what can be done with a simple grocery store bouquet or flowers from your garden. roomfortuesday.com Blogger Sarah creates this bouquet with flowers and greenery from Trader Joe's. southernstateofmind.com postris.com Use whole or cut citrus to fill a vase. goodhousekeeping.com What's more springtime than asparagus-wrapped vase holding grape hyacinth and pansies? pinterest.com Try this florist trick of wrapping aspidistra leaves in a vase. ellapparelblog.com Place floral tape in a grid to give hydrangeas stabili
In this new series, let's look at classic decorating ideas - all easily adaptable in our own rooms. I'll confess. I'm a fan of blank walls. Rooms need breathing room, especially to give your eye a place to rest. But, don't you kinda love this salon-style grouping? The secret is to have enough blank wall so that the collection becomes a focal point. Arranging art in what's called "salon-style" is a longtime classic. Another time-honored style is the "gallery-wall." Either can easily be incorporated into our rooms. Let's take a look at some rooms to understand both styles. Soon, we'll all be hangin' with art. cozyhomedecor.net Salon-style wall extends on two walls and almost floor to c
In this new series, let's look at classic decorating ideas - all easily adaptable in our own rooms. I'll confess. I'm a fan of blank walls. Rooms need breathing room, especially to give your eye a place to rest. But, don't you kinda love this salon-style grouping? The secret is to have enough blank wall so that the collection becomes a focal point. Arranging art in what's called "salon-style" is a longtime classic. Another time-honored style is the "gallery-wall." Either can easily be incorporated into our rooms. Let's take a look at some rooms to understand both styles. Soon, we'll all be hangin' with art. Salon-style wall extends on two walls and almost floor to ceiling. Various fr
