I’m writing this as much for me as for you! Let’s chat about how to create a healthy nighttime routine that will set you up for a great night’s sleep and a productive day! I’m doubling my efforts to follow these simple ideas that are all the best practices for being healthy and successful!…
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WEDNESDAY WEEKLY WISHLIST #5
What a fun thing to do in the middle of the week! Grab an iced tea or other cold drink and have a little sit down to enjoy all the stories, show-and-tell, and great finds we are sharing on Wednesday Weekly Wishlist #5….
DECOR TRENDS SNEAK PEEK FOR 2022
We love trends! I’ve been researching trends for 2022 and I have a sneak peek at some of the strongest home decor trends coming our way in 2022! You will be surprised by how classic many of these styles are on the horizon for 2022 and beyond! Here’s a sneak peek at decor trends for 2022!…
THE IMPORTANT BEAUTY OF CONTRAST IN DECORATING
Contrast in decorating is something every home decorator should know and use in their home. Contrast is such an important design principle and one that creates visual impact and beauty! It just might be the missing element that would make a difference in your home decor. Let’s learn about contrast!…
THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING CARE OF YOUR HOME
One big lesson I have learned from owning four homes over decades is it is so important to take care of our homes! And taking care of a home is work! Lots and lots of work! Today let’s talk about a lesson I learned about the importance of being kind to my home!…
IS GRAY PAINT COLOR TOTALLY OUT?
I really think this post should be, “is gray home decor totally out”, but when people talk about gray, they most often are talking about gray paint! So is gray paint color and other gray decor totally out? Oooooh, what a great question! Nothing in the interior design world creates lively discussion like the color gray!…
ACCENT DECORATIONS EVERY HOME NEEDS
Accent decorations are an important part of creating a beautiful, welcoming, and personal home! Here are 13 accent decorations EVERY home needs. They are essential decor so make sure you use all the decor accessories on today’s list in your home! A must-read!…
HOW TO UPDATE A ROOM
One of the most asked questions here at StoneGable is, ” how do I update my out-of-date rooms”? I hear you! I think we all want to keep our homes comfortable and attractive and updated. I’ve been on a soft rant lately about the importance of keeping our homes as up-to-date as we are! Today let’s talk about how to update a room….
HOW TO MAKE A SMALL SPACE LIVE LARGE
Is there a space in your home that is small and you would love it to be bigger? Well, you may not be able to knock down a wall but you can make your small space live larger! Yes, you can! Today I’m sharing valuable tips to make a small space live large……
DECORATING A FOYER THE EASY WAY
Decorating a foyer is so important because it gives anyone who walks through our front door a first glimpse of a warm and welcoming home We all want our foyers to be a happy and beautiful place to step into. Here are easy things you can do to create a great first home impression in your foyer….
9 BEAUTIFUL REASONS TO PAINT A ROOM WHITE
Painting a room white is a game changer! White is classic, and clean, and bright, and chic and shows off the furnishings in a room. No matter your color palette there is a white that will look gorgeous in your home. Here are 9 beautiful reasons to paint a room white….
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY WISH LIST #1
Welcome to Wednesday Weekly Wish List. Today I am starting a fun new series along with a couple blogging friends. This series, with you in mind, shares fun things, interesting things, tasty things, pretty things, new things, and more!…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HYDRANGEAS
I have such a special place in my heart for hydrangeas. These old fashioned flowers are the quintessential romantic summer bloom! I now have 13 hydrangea bushes around StoneGable. And they are all full of beautiful mop head florets! I’ve used them often this summer cut and arranged inside and they never disappoint. Today I’d like to give you some tips about arranging hydrangeas, caring for hydrangeas, drying hydrangeas and more! This is THE exhaustive manual of cut hydrangeas! Keep this as a reference!…
7 TIPS FOR MIXING DECORATING STYLES
Most of us do it. And many of us struggle with how to do it right. I’m talking about mixing decor styles. There are a few tips for mixing decorating styles that will help you mix things up in your home and do it brilliantly! Today let’s chat about mixing decor style and doing it right!…
SMALL SUMMER PORCH AND PATIO IDEAS AND TOUR
Let’s talk about small summer porch and patio decorating ideas. Welcome to my summer tour. Early summer is a splendid time to take a little walk around our home and see it when things are just starting to bloom! I can’t wait to show your our patio because I have never shared it before!…
SUMMER TOUR AND EASY SUMMER DECORATING TIPS
Ready for a summer home tour? Do you decorate for summer? When you think of this pretty, warm season what quintessential elements come to mind? For me, I think of flowers! Summer decorating at our home is always easy, breezy, and filled with flowers. Here are some summer decorating ideas and a little home tour….
HOW TO LIVE WITH DECOR YOU DON’T LIKE
The real title of this post is how to live with decor you don’t like and cannot change right now or maybe ever. I’ve wanted to chat with you about this for quite a while now because I think you are like me. And I have a confession. I don’t like everything about my home. So how can we live with decor when we don’t like things about it?…
8 COLOR LESSON DECORATORS YOU NEED TO KNOW
I get asked about color only second to “where did you get that”! So today let’s chat about 8 color lessons that will change the way you think about decorating! These color lessons will help you be a better decorator! Today’s post is a MUST READ!…
6 BRILLIANT WAYS TO SHOP YOUR HOUSE
Decorating can be expensive, so why not shop your house. I’ve found that I can revive a room by just switching things up a bit. Shopping your house for items to use in your decor is also really fun too. Look at what you have with fresh eyes and get creative! Let’s shop our house!…
HOW TO LAYER ACCENT DECOR IN YOUR HOME
Accent decor is to a home what jewelry is to an outfit. No wonder I love it! I think my obsession with accessories is why I became a decorator. Accent decor makes things pretty and is one of the easiest ways to add personality to your home….
HOW TO HAVE A COHESIVE HOME
One of the ways a home can feel cohesive is by creating rooms that flow together. Seamlessly and visually beautiful! It is important to think of your home as a whole and not only separate rooms! It’s all about creating a cohesive look….
9 THINGS TO DO NOW FOR SUMMER
Summer will be here before you know it! Let’s get ready so when summer rolls around we can relax and enjoy it! There are lots to do inside and outside our homes to clean up winter grime and spring pollen and get our homes summer-ready! Today we are talking about 9 things you can do to get your home ready for summer!…
WHAT IS TRANSITIONAL STYLE AND WHY IT MIGHT BE YOUR STYLE
I think Transitional Style is one of the prettiest decorating styles around. It’s classic and updated and let’s you mix in other decorating styles too. Maybe Transitional Style is your style or maybe it ought to be….
6 CREATIVE WAYS TO STYLE DECORATIVE THROWS
This is such a fun and informative post. We all have them. And use them. And we all love decorative throws. So I’m sharing 6 ways to style them on a sofa, chairs, or a bed. And sources for my favorite throws. So grab a favorite throw and use them to create beauty in your home. Let’s get styling!…
5 REASONS YOU THINK YOU CAN’T DECORATE
I can’t tell you how many times that I have heard someone say, “I can’t decorate”. Guess what? You actually can! There are many roadblocks you may come up against, but I am here today to help you overcome them and start creating a home that you love! So let’s look at the most common reasons you might think you can’t decorate and how to break free of these obstacles!…
CLEAN AND DIRTY COLORS, WHAT DECORATORS KNOW
I think the concept of clean and dirty colors are one of the most overlook decorating concepts. And one of the most important. We need to know if the color palettes in our home are on the clean side or the dirty side. Sounds funny doesn’t it. No one wants to bring something dirty into their homes, but you would be surprised!…
SUMMER GUEST BEDROOM TOUR AND INSPIRATION
Don’t we all love home tours! Today I’m sharing a room that has never been seen before. Our guest room looks out onto the golf course and is a favorite of overnight family and guests. This guest bedroom, room like most of the rooms in our home, is light filled an styled in what I call upscale casual. Ready to look around?…
FAVORITE DECORATING HACKS AND HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A home is a lot of work, right? And a huge labor of love. It needs care, upkeep, and updating for it to be at its best. A well cared for home is a sanctuary for all who live inside. We continue to fix and update our home. Today I’m sharing 10 home hacks and improvements that are my favorite….
THE OVERDECORATING DILEMMA
Did you know most home decorators tend to “overdecorate” their homes? And it’s not surprising. Many of us tend to fill our rooms with pretty things but many times we just have too much stuff! And too much stuff does not equal a pretty room. Today let’s talk about the overdecorating dilemma and how to easily solve it….
DINING ROOM TABLE CENTERPIECE IDEAS
Let’s look at table centerpiece ideas and a few easy to do tips to create a stunning table without setting it! Our dining room tables are one of the largest flat surfaces in our homes! It’s prime real estate. So let’s create something fabulous on it!…
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