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Trending: Adding Texture with Fur.

Trending: Adding Texture with Fur.

 Texture can be categorized as either tactile or visual. Tactile texture relates to the actual feeling of a surface – smooth, rough, soft, hard, etc.  and visual texture is our perception of what a texture might feel like. Texture is a great way to add depth...

Staircases and Martin Luther King Day.

Staircases and Martin Luther King Day.

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we observe Martin Luther King's birthday and that is one of my favorite quotes of his as my own life experiences are a testimony to its truth. I also couldn't...

7 Bookshelves that Show Books Never Go Out of Style.

7 Bookshelves that Show Books Never Go Out of Style.

Bookshelves should have books in them, lots of books. At least that is how I like my bookshelf. Here are 7 bookshelves that are all about books. houseandgarden skona hem google designboom- image © atsushi nakamichi / nacása & partners inc houseandgardenuk-...

I Could’ve Predicted Pantone’s Color of the Year; Greenery.

I Could’ve Predicted Pantone’s Color of the Year; Greenery.

If you look around my home, you'll immediately notice different variations of one color-GREEN. It's sprinkled in some way in each room of our home, so when Pantone announced greenery as their color for 2017, i was like-i could've predicted that! I mean orange is my...

Baskets in the Kitchen.

Baskets in the Kitchen.

 Those baskets that you have scattered all over the house and are considering getting rid of (because you're decluttering for the new year),  did you ever consider placing them in your kitchen? Just take at look at these examples...  They add visual...

The Tribal Aesthetic Trend Up Close.

The Tribal Aesthetic Trend Up Close.

The tribal aesthetic is still going strong in 2017 and can be seen almost everywhere in fashion and interiors alike. A nod to African design, the tribal aesthetic is rich in colour and patterns, incorporates textural items, masks, and other beautiful hand carved...

Good Vibes Only.

Good Vibes Only.

Happy New Year everyone! Such a blessing to embrace a new year and a fresh start. I intended to pop in before the New Year, but I got caught up enjoying family time and savoring every bit of it. I am not one to make resolutions, but I am big on living your best life...

Jonas Ingerstedt Interiors Photography.

Jonas Ingerstedt Interiors Photography.

There's nothing better that can make a beautifully designed and styled interior shine like a great photographer. I am absolutely smitten with Jonas Ingerstedt photography. Check out some of my faves from his portfolio and you'll see why I am smitten... oh that green...

10 Tips for Hosting an Amazing Friendsgiving.

10 Tips for Hosting an Amazing Friendsgiving.

In the Military community, Friendsgiving is quite popular. It's not uncommon for many Military families to not be able to go home during Thanksgiving, so the next best thing is to host a party and invite your friends which is what I did! Friendsgiving is usually a...