This Fall, we have officially lived in our home for 17 years! When I was thinking back to the last time I redecorated my boys' bathroom, I thought it had been "a few" years, well turns out that was 6 years ago! Really there was nothing wrong with the bath, it just felt tired and a bit blah, plus all our sons are now away at college, so it felt like a good time to update the decor. The walls … [Read more...]
My Favorite Paint Color App
Today, I want to share a great app for helping select paint colors with you. It's the Sherwin Williams ColorSnap Visualizer and I use it often! There are several really good paint color apps for your smartphones or electronic devices, but this one's my favorite. You can match a photo, explore paint colors, and scan a paint color number. Typically, when I'm inspired by a color, I'll snap a photo … [Read more...]
Fuchsia and Coral Inspired Thanksgiving Table Setting
For the past few years, coral has been a mainstay in my home decor and accent fabrics, but I also love it in florals throughout our home for a pretty little punch of color. The walls in our living and dining room are chocolate, so the coral/pink looks especially striking in that space. Last year I decided to use my Grandmother Segrest's soup tureen as our Thanksgiving centerpiece. I thought that … [Read more...]
One Room Challenge Week 6- The Final Reveal!
Here we are- Week 6 of the One Room Challenge! It has been a fun, nerve racking month and a half and I must admit, I'm glad it's almost over. ( so is my family :) ) But...I needed the accountability of posting each week with updates in order to get this space in our home complete. Feels SO good! If you are just visiting, you can see the befores and my overall vision for the project in Week 1's … [Read more...]
One Room Challenge Week 5- End in Sight!
Well, friends, I think there's light at the end of the tunnel...or sort of anyways! If you are just joining me for Week 5 of the One Room Challenge, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4 will bring you up to speed on this project. Thanks for checking back and cheering me on in this fun, but sometimes hectic challenge! Deadlines are a very good thing, and unlike with clients where you have to do … [Read more...]
One Room Challenge Week 3- New Art and Fabrics
Week 3 of the One Room Challenge...Already?! Each week that goes by is another reminder that I still do not have one pumpkin or mum on my porch or anything Fall in our home. It will be Halloween, then November...At least I'll have the One Room Challenge spaces complete though by mid-November, so that's a huge relief. Right in time for the holidays. This has helped move things along sooo … [Read more...]