A Spring Display (I'm So Ready!)

Hello all! I don't know about you but I'm SO excited for spring to arrive! Our weather was wonderful this weekend and after this week I think we're home free -- let's hope anyway. It wasn't even that bad of a winter but I'm so ready to open up the windows again! 

Of course the warmer weather has me wanting to freshen the whole house. I know a lot of you feel that way this time of year too. I haven't really wanted to decorate for spring specifically much in the past couple of years but for some reason I'm really into it this year. 

A few weeks ago I picked up a new console for our foyer and that was the perfect spot to decorate for the upcoming season. It's nice to put away the paint brushes and nail gun and just putter around the house moving things around, just decorating. I love it. 

I don't have a great picture of the dresser we had in the entry before, but this shot from when I made the half wall bookcase shows you what was there: 

It is a beautiful dresser, but it was way too deep for this spot. The one that was there before was perfect but now it's on the other side of this room: 

So as I was out and about I would look for the perfect piece -- but I didn't find anything till a few weeks ago. I LOVED it as soon as I saw it: 

The design on the front is beautiful, and it has mirrors everywhere -- the front, sides and top. It really is so pretty. It had a chunk out of a leg so I was able to get a discount on it, and turns out I had a sample of paint that matched it nearly perfectly. You can't even see where the damage was. :) 

It sat mostly empty until inspiration struck for some accessories on top. That inspiration was in the form of the beautiful free printables Kellie shared last week: 

Oh my goodness! I love them! I printed them out at home on textured card stock (I try to keep a supply for printables) and they are just gorgeous. I always love what she creates. 

I added a few other items from around the house -- the plant and a little urn filled with moss covered eggs bring in some green. I had been eyeing the decorative wood stands from Target for months and finally grabbed those. They will work anywhere!: 

I've had the glass lamp and shade for years and the mirror has been there forever too. I'd like something different as far as that goes but want to be careful to not go too busy. The console is plenty. 

It is such a lovely little display -- so fresh and pretty! I seriously can't wait for spring to arrive!: 

If you've been around for awhile you know I'm a sucker for blue. The color I said I would never use years and years ago. Ha! I absolutely love it. I think it's a perfect accent and it works well with so many other colors as well: 

Also? Adding the glass storm door was one of the best additions ever to this house. The natural light streaming into the entry on a nice day makes me so happy. 

I still have plans to pull up that tile and extend our hardwoods into the foyer a bit more, but I'm not sure when it will happen. Thinking about the potential mess pushes that project back every year. ;) 

Oh well. Someday. I'll focus on the pretty parts for now: 

Isn't that console beautiful? I'm glad I waited till I found what I loved to fill that spot. The black dresser now sits in the guest room where it is perfect.

Do you decorate for spring every year? I don't know why I'm itching to do it this year but I'm having fun with it. I hope to share a spring tour with you soon, it's been awhile!

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Haven Conference 2016!

Hello all! I'm back with a rare weekend post to make sure you know that the tickets for the 2016 Haven Conference go on sale this Tuesday!

This is the fifth year for this home decor/DIY blogging conference and I'm so proud to have been a part of it all these years! A couple of us made the tough decision to not participate in the planning this year and let me tell you -- it was one of the hardest decisions of my life. Planning a national conference is no joke, the time commitment is HUGE. I wanted to focus more on my family and home this year but will definitely still be there and will be involved!:

This year's conference is August 5-7 in Atlanta, GA. I know it's going to be another fantastic event! I'm already hearing about some of the sessions getting really excited. I've been at this blogging thing for eight years and I can tell you there is ALWAYS something to learn. Although the friendships and connections you'll make are even more important.

If you have been blogging for a year or eight years, I know you'll find it worthwhile. I hope you can join us! Remember to watch for ticket sales Tuesday, March 1. You can find out more about the event here.

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The Daylight Bulb (Amazing!)

Thank you so much for the well wishes this week! It's been a doozy. This morning I woke up feeling the best I've felt in days but it's still not gone completely. I'm just thankful for some energy and that I won't have to carry the tissue box around with me all day. :)

I'm back today to share a little find I'm truly excited about, especially as a blogger. Lighting is EVERYTHING to a blogger -- especially natural light. Shooting a room with no natural light (especially after you've worked so hard on it) is always kind of a let down because it's hard to capture it without a yellow tint. Lots of camera changes and editing needs to be done to make it look decent. 

Well little did I know this find would change how an entire room looked, for the better. I am talking about the daylight bulb: 

I picked up mine at Lowe's but you can find them on Amazon here as well. Keep in mind I like these two in particular because the base is down low, which allows for even more light. Some LED lights have the base go way up high and those don't let off as much light. 

I was so impressed from the first one I installed I had to share this with you. I mentioned earlier this week when I shared the new and improved bathroom that I changed out the glass on the light fixture. This is the difference the daylight bulbs made with the old glass: 

See how yellow the incandescent bulb is? Isn't that crazy? I still didn't care for the old glass, even though the new bulb really did help. Here's the difference with the new bulb and the new brighter glass as well: 

Holy cats, we couldn't even believe how different it felt in here! It was like there was a window opened and letting the sun in. It is CRAZY the difference -- I'm not kidding! 

Later on that day after I installed these I left the light on, came upstairs and for a split second thought daylight was streaming in the bathroom. I knew there wasn't a window but my mind was tricked for sure. The daylight bulbs make everything their true color. I put the old bulbs back in to show you the difference -- with incandescents: 

Our counters aren't a mustard yellow, if you can believe it. :) 

Here's the after I shared with you earlier this week: 

This is what I mean by the real color of the room. It's amazing! So yes, the paint color made a BIG difference in here, but the new bulbs really let it shine. 

Keep in mind these bulbs are BRIGHT -- so this is a matter of preference. I immediately installed a dimmer because first thing on a dark morning they would be way too much. (These are fine to use with a dimmer.) The LED bulb is supposed to last a lot longer too.

Also, I don't think I'd use them in every room. I like soft light in our family room and bedrooms. I WILL be putting them in all the bathrooms and the basement -- I'm really excited to see the difference down there. I put my makeup on in this room with the new lights and I tell you what -- you see a lot more with the daylight bulbs. You know how you think you look pretty good in your bathroom and then sometimes you go out and you're like, whaaa? Yeah. These show you all of that before you go out. :) 

I'm an incandescent lover (I may or may not have bought numerous packages of them before they stopped selling them) but I think these have converted me. I had to share them with you! :) Have you tried them? 

Have a great weekend! 

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Wall Decals and Stikers Quotes Ideas For Your Room

This is wall decals quotes, wall stickers quotes, vinyl wall decals, and wall art quotes. The decals are a great option to decorate the walls of any room in your home. Among the many themes and motifs that we provide the decals phrases are a great choice to fill your walls inspiration or your furniture. Texts peppered with positive messages, slogans of life, feelings that you identify yourself or just a greeting for the day, they are ideal for creating a home with positive energy.

With these stickers you can customize any room in your house from the living room, hallway, kitchen or even the bathroom, placing a focus of attention in the room. The walls are an essential element in our housing, tackling its decoration in our home can use many techniques to decorate. From choosing the most common options such as paint or paper to create compositions with pictures. One of the simplest and economic resources while aesthetic, to give a new and current air our walls are vinyl adhesives.The Wall Stickers offer endless possibilities, motifs and designs that cater to many smooth surfaces like glass, tiles, doors, appliances, etc.

1. Easy to place: the vinyl adhesives can install ourselves, we only pay attention when placing them if they have small details, so do not break.

2. Endless possibilities: A variety of vinyl, for election must take into account the room in question; bedroom, living room, kitchen ........ should also assess the decorative style you like and the color of the surface on which you are about to install.

3. Versatility: As I have mentioned earlier, the Wall Stickers can install on any smooth surface, from a closet door or step, small furniture like a dresser or symphony, decorative accessories and of course walls.

4. Price: Due to its low cost and ease of installation is a decorative element of high aesthetic value that can change relatively frequently. In fact it is so simple to place as you remove and in a moment you can change the style and atmosphere of a stay in a few minutes.

The Quotes in decorative vinyl, are used to decorate any space in the home. This time we present decals backs bed, with them we can convey a message, a thought, even have a crutch phrase to read every time we go to sleep. To me it seems a great way to give joy to any area of the home and also I think the original and it is not the typical picture. Us in our house, the rooms do not have them but we have painted paper on the walls, another day I will bring you thoughts on this. The decals are applied directly to walls as they are self-adhesive and removed or replaced anytime! Animate decorate in an original way your walls!

Wall Decals and Stikers Quotes Ideas

The phrase, The best things in life are not things, which becomes something like The best things in life are not things. I like a lot as has been the bedroom, especially if I think that it is a low cost bedroom. And while we use the green, we have given a wild touch to cabinet.

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Green Color Bedroom Design Ideas

Green Color Bedroom Design Ideas. Do you like plants and nature? Surely, everyone likes plants and nature, and that gives us a sense of calm and relaxation, the same way we need to feel in our room, so what about bedroom design Green? To make an open-and healthy air in your bedroom, you can go with design, Green Bedrooms.

Green is the color of tranquility and peace and its meaning is life and hope. For centuries it has been argued that this tone is soothing to the eye and is given healing powers. Why they believe that the color of both walls and operating rooms in hospitals, are preferably color Green water?

In ancient Egypt this color was sacred and represented hope, while more recently studies have shown that people who work in green environments have fewer stomach aches were performed. Studies argue in turn that those who are surrounded by green plants are more resistant to pain.This color can energize a study or office and also calm a baby.

The Green bedroom Color . The room can be decorated with different kinds of decorations, as you wish. Here are several examples of design of bedrooms using green as the color of domination. The green room gives a sense of comfort and freshness, the room feels more natural and fresh. Bedroom Color Verde. The following are examples of green bedroom designs from many sources:

 Green Color Bedroom Design Ideas

 Green Bedroom Design Ideas for Kids

 Bedroom Design green color combination of yellow

Bedroom Design green color

Bedroom Design green color combination of pink

You can choose to incorporate green to the walls or furniture and of course you can enter it with a few plants in your decor.

Examples of combinations are:


1. Green and red: The combination can be dramatic if you use dashes or cozy if the patterns are flowery.

2. Green and Blue: The result will be clear and refreshing lime and turquoise tones or by choosing a vivid emerald green and navy atmosphere.


3. Green and Purple: By incorporating this turns purple to green in a warm tone, the perfect complement for this combination is dark brown.

4. Green and Brown based entirely on nature get a serene and sophisticated environment.

5. Green and Pink: These are complementary colors and can give a somewhat formal result as "funky". They are perfect for sophisticated relaxation room to the room of a girl.

green and purple design bedroom

The green color bedroom comes in a variety of colors and the fact of combining two or three of them can create a very pleasant atmosphere. It is very versatile! And we can use it in any room in our house. Do not be afraid to use green in your house and see that you can get a space of absolute serenity.

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Five Tips for Decorating a Girls Bedroom

Five Tips for Decorating a Girls Bedroom. A place where they can not only sleep, but dream. What better way to help your child's dreams come true then by surrounding them with their favorite things!

 Tips for Decorating a Girls Bedroom

Bedroom ideas for girls can be both a fun and rewarding experience for both of you. Here are five simple tips to get you started in the right direction:

Listen
The most important factor is to hear your child's ideas; after all it is "her" room you are decorating! Have her sit down and make a list of her favorite things from toys to television programs. Would she like to have a themed bedroom? Or would she like to utilize her favorite colors as a canvas for a potpourri of decor?

Recycle
Make use of what is already in place. You will be amazed at how you can turn items already in her bedroom into something new! If her dresser has an attached mirror, remove it from the dresser base and place a new mirror directly to the wall. Change dresser knobs/and pulls. Flip posters around and let her draw her own masterpiece. Paint bedroom doors for a new bold look. Purchase a duvet cover for a quick bedding change.

Think Ahead
Like the seasons change, so does your child's likes and dislikes. As a parent you may have obtained a "feel” for this. Take this in account when decorating. Also, ask yourself if she will still love the hand painted mural of the fairy's garden a few months from now. Will she love the pink carpet when she is a teen? Explore less permanent options such as wall stick ups, framed art, and accent rugs.

Simple Impact
You can make a dramatic change by just adding splashes of color and texture. Add accent pillows and throws to bedding. Hang throws and tapestry from the wall. Change window treatments. Throw down accent rugs for quick impact.

Have Fun
Spending time with your child decorating her room should be fun. Explore each other's creative side by creating artwork, bulletin boards, and other decor crafts together. Throw a bedroom-makeover party for her and her friends. They can each make a decor item for the room.

These are just a few of the many tips and ideas to decorating a girls bedroom. You’ll be sure to come up with plenty of your own by project’s end. Make sure and jot them down for next time.

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How to Decorate the Children's Bedroom

If you design the room of his youngest son, but do not know where to start today in this article we will give some ideas on how to decorate the children's bedroom. First start planning everything small, once grown, need in your room. If the baby's room decorated it to your liking, to be practical, functional and meet the needs, know now that you've grown your needs and desires are greater.

The best advice is to involve children in choosing a room is the room where will hide their secrets, where they will learn, invite friends, it better be agreed and according to your tastes. But how to decorate children's rooms?

How to Decorate the Children's Bedroom

When you have to buy and choose the boys' dormitory drop them off to decide with them about colors and discuss with them about the layout of the furniture. The necessary furniture, of course, a bed with a bedside table, a wardrobe, a desk with a comfortable chair and beautiful. If space is tight, you can use a modular bridge bed, or designs that propose a loft bed with a desk underneath and next to a large piece of furniture: so even if the room is narrow will be room for all.

Nursery Decor

If the room has more space, can be designed in such a way as to separate the sleeping area of ​​the dedicated to study, where besides the desk and chair can also install a comfortable library and shelves. It would be nice also place a bulletin board or a blackboard where you can write your thoughts appointments and not to forget anything.

Kids Bedroom Decor

Do not forget also a more intimate space where you can listen to music or read a good book: A large cushion on the floor or a comfortable chair in a corner, perhaps near a window, they are ideal. Do not forget lighting: a central lamp is essential (the guys do not like frills) and a comfortable desk lamp or land in the area dedicated to the study and relaxation.

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Best Bathroom Designs for Residential Homes

Ideas for the house room dedicated to cleaning and personal hygiene, also to relax. To design functional, modern and decorative bathrooms, must be informed before as much as possible, investigate, see many pictures and reviewing several projects.

Therefore this page gathers links to entries posted in this blog architecture showing various designs of toilets that will facilitate consultation and will surely provide inspiration. Investment in the bathroom is the most important in the budget for the construction or renovation of a residential house.

The better you project your bathroom more functional and harmonious will be the room in your home, giving you better services.

Modern design, comfortable bathroom, and luxurious

The bathroom requires a special design, exclusive materials, and dedicated facilities, this represents a considerable portion of the budget in a residential work. The quality of the items and supplies result in advantages to using for years.

These modern design ideas bathroom can inspire you to do your best bathroom. A minimalist design bathroom with wooden furniture only. These modern bathroom design ideas, they are combined with a modern style furniture wood material. Feel the atmosphere of luxury and an elegant bathroom, with a sense of natural wood materials. Modern design bathroom wood, leads us to explore the contrast of natural wood and soft acrylic through this minimalist bathroom. A variety of sinks - including the pedestal, sinks and countertops under - treatments, bath and bidet, and bathroom wall decorated in a modern design. We hope that this modern and minimalist bathroom with wooden furniture style has inspired you.

Minimalist modern bathroom design with natural wood floor

Tips for Designing a Bathroom

New designs of bathrooms stand out as some of the following characteristics:

• compounds and versatile materials.
• Sanitary anchor to the wall.
• Straight lines design, simple and in keeping with the contemporary style.
• large glass partition, even transparent.
• Coatings on glass and metal walls.
• Shower cubicles.
• Clawfoot tubs and tubs large pedestal.
• Large bathrooms with facilities for relaxation.
• Extensive contact with the outside and plenty of natural light.

Continuously new designs and products for bathrooms are developed. Health have new forms, different anchors, all terminations.

Techniques and technology are incorporated into the functions of the modern bathrooms. The spacious rooms provide facilities that allow space for relaxation. The rooms are being designed more open and communicated with the outside.

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Check all information published on bathrooms, follow this link, there is a list of relevant content that will complement, and can give you a broader perspective.

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