Interior Design
The Most Epic List of Olympic “Metals” in Honor of the Olympic Medals
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been obsessed with the Summer Olympics this year. I’m usually obsessed, but this year took it to a whole nother level. Most people I know have felt the same way. There have been so many people on social media watching the Olympics, doing the routines and movements and I can safely say that we are all in.
It’s Time to Revisit the Black House
I love black houses and black walls so much. I even have a whole board devoted to black walls on my Pintererst. What I love is that it can go glam, farmhouse, traditional, industrial, mid-century modern, rustic; just about any style would work. Also, greenery looks stunning up against a black background, so your landscaping will really pop.
The Haven Conference for Content Creators
For the second year in a row, I went to the Haven Conference in Atlanta. This conference is specifically for content creators in the DIY and Design space which includes artists and crafters also. They have numerous speakers and breakout sessions on every topic from affiliate links to email marketing to video editing and much much more. Last year, I was a newbie in terms of social media and was just working on my blog. This year I’m on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook so I feel better equipped to really reap the benefits of all of the information I was going to receive this year.
Embrace the Unexpected – The Western Gothic Interior Design Style
In the wild world of interior design, trends come and go like tumbleweeds on a dusty trail. But just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes a style that defies convention and captures the imagination: Western Gothic. Yes, you heard that right—it’s like cowboys and Edgar Allan Poe decided to team up for a home makeover. How on earth do these two seemingly disparate styles come together? Let’s saddle up and explore!
Modern Flintstone is a Design Style Y’all
Flintstones, meet the Flintstones…I could sing this whole song from memory. This was one of my favorite shows when I was a young child so this design style really resonates with me. I know you’re saying “what the heck is Modern Flintstone and it isn’t a Design Style”, but hear me out. There’s definitely a certain aesthetic that’s trending now that made me think of what Fred’s house would look like in modern times. Lots of stone that makes you literally think of the Stone Age; mostly round and curvy shapes and pale or neutral colors. It’s like a combination of Modern Organic and Japandi with natural materials in the forefront. Also, I’ve rarely seen any electronics out in the open.
Our H.O.M.E. Community Project
I am on the board of RESA Atlanta, which is the Real Estate Staging Association and we spearheaded a community project with H.O.M.E. (Helping Oppressed Mothers Endure). H.O.M.E. is a non-profit organization that offers help to single mothers facing hardship through the gift of furniture. The mothers could be going through divorce, domestic violence or just in need of starting over. We learned about this wonderful organization last year and we knew we wanted to work with them in 2024.
My Renovation Journey – Part 6
Ah, renovations. In theory it sounds so good; you can make the house layout and finishes exactly the way you want it but is all of the pain actually worth it? I think so. It’s almost like childbirth. Painful while you’re going through it, but you forget all about the pain when you have a bouncing baby at the end of it. Well, all in all, when my house baby was finished, I almost forgot about all the pain. There were some lingering twinges and aches, but they all disappeared after I had my housewarming party with so much champagne.
The One Room Challenge DIY Art Projects
I finished the One Room Challenge (ORC) two weeks ago, but did not finish some of my DIY Art Projects by the deadline. If you haven’t been following along, I chose to make over my primary bedroom and the challenge was to pick a room and over the course of eight weeks, post your weekly progress with a final reveal in Week 8. Everyone participating in the challenge is on the ORC website. At the end of this post, I’ll link all 8 weeks of posts so you can see the progression and the before and after pictures.
Southeastern Showhouse 2024 – Downstairs & Outdoors – Part 3
Part 3 of the Southeastern Showhouse 2024 is going to cover the downstairs and the outdoor areas. If you missed Parts 1 and 2, you can catch them here at Southeastern Showhouse Part 1 for the main floor and the Southeastern Showhouse Part 2 for the upstairs.
One Room Challenge Spring 2024 Week #8 – THE REVEAL!!!
This is the last week of the 8 week long room challenge which is an online event where you pick one room in your house and make it over. I’ve been posting every week, and you can find the other participants on the One Room Challenge website.
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