One of the most asked questions here at StoneGable is, ” how do I update my out-of-date rooms”?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….
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5 DESIGNER WAYS TO DECORATING WITH BOOKS
Did you know you probably have dozens of decorating elements in your home that you may not be using? I’m talking about BOOKS! We all have them, but how many of us use them and display them in our homes? With just a wee bit of thinking outside of the box and purposeful placement, books can add so much personality, your personality, to your decor and home! Here are 5 budget-friendly, designer ways to decorate with books… …
AN EASY AND CASUAL PILLOW ARRANGEMENT TO TRY
Most of you know how much I love pillows. Adding pillows to a room is like putting on jewelry! Today I’m excited about a pillow arrangement that does not look… well, arranged! It looks more organic. Like the pillow just happened to get tossed on the sofa that way. I love this super easy to do pillow arrangement and you might too!…
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY WISH LIST #4
Ready for another fun Wednesday Weekly Wish List! This is becoming a VERY popular series and I’m thrilled you are finding it not only a fun mid-week post but also very helpful! Let’s get started!…
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!…
WHY ACCENT DECOR IS SO IMPORTANT
We have talked a lot lately about accent decor. It is one of the most important elements of a beautiful, welcoming, and comfortable home. Let’s get into the 6 things you should know to choose, style, and layer when it comes to using accent decor in your home….
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY WISH LIST #3
It’s Wednesday Weekly Wishlist! What a fun middle-of-the-week thing to read! Lots of inspiration and ideas here! I need your help. Please read number 1 on my list and give me your opinion. Thanks!…
GOD BLESS AMERICA
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Let’s celebrate our country and God from whom all blessings flow! Yes, we are a blessed people and this is a reminder to thank God for America and to pray our service men and women, first responders, and for revival and healing in our land!…
HOW MUCH DO YOU WEIGH?
Today let’s chat about weight. Not my weight or your weight. Let’s chat about visual weight. Did you know we can visually weigh everything! So let’s talk about how the “weight” of what we put into our home can create beauty and also how it can make our homes look not so beautiful. This concept is so important for every home decorator to know….
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY WISH LIST #2
Are you loving this new series? It’s so much fun to put together for you! Thank you for all the nice comments and emails. I’m so glad you are enjoying it. This week I’m sharing lots of my little favorite things and more……
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….
10 EASY WAYS TO ADD A BIT OF SUMMER TO YOUR HOME
SUMMER is here! I hope you are all enjoying the beauty of the season! Wouldn’t you love to bring some of the style and ease of summer inside? Here are 10 easy ways to add summer to your home! Let’s enjoy every ounce of this wonderful season inside and out!…
ON THE MENU #227
On the menu has 33 scrumptious recipes! 33 recipes mean a great week’s worth of dinner menus! Make each night’s menu just as it is or mix and match them. The choice is yours. Make sure you check out the additional recipes I’ve written in the introductions to some of the nightly menus. They are easy and so good!…
ROLLED ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
It’s almost zucchini season so I’m sharing a new summer favorite of mine, show stopper Rolled Zucchini Ribbon Salad With Balsamic Glaze. My daughter Jacqueline made it last weekend and we are all hooked! She tweaked a zucchini recipe to make it her own and now we are sharing it with you! You will love this gorgeous, delicious, and easy recipe….
BEAUTIFUL SUMMER OUTDOOR DINING IDEAS
Summer outdoor dining can be as simple as a hot dog on a paper plate or as fancy as filet mignon on your best china. But most of us dine al fresco somewhere in between. To make every outdoor dining experience a memorable one here’s what you need to know……
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!…
FATHER’S DAY SCRIPTURE PRINTABLE
Happy Father’s Day! This Father’s Day printable will make a wonderful gift for the men in your life! What better way to celebrate his life and influence than to frame this handsome printable and make this a gift for him to treasure!…
HOW TO DECORATE A NIGHTSTAND
Did you know that every flat surface in your home begs for you to put things down on it. Secretly these flat surfaces want to collect clutter! They love clutter. So let’s talk about how to style our nightstand to be clutter free and pretty and practical! It’s a small area with a big job so we need to give it a little special attention….
HOW TO KEEP HYDRANGEAS LOOKING THEIR BEST
The hydrangeas in my garden are starting to grow like weeds. This is when I love to cut them and bring them inside! Today let’s talk about how to keep cut hydrangeas from wilting. They are such beautiful flowers but their heads tend to get droopy without proper care! I have a few easy fixes to keep cut hydrangeas fresh for a long time……
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!…
CARRYING FRIENDS TO THE THRONE OF GRACE
What do you do when illness or tragedy or troubles or anxiety or difficulties strike someone you know? It could be a friend, or family member, or even a person you hear about! Let me tell you a story about a man with a debilitating illness and how his friends helped him in a time of his great need… …
HOW TO ADD COLOR TO YOUR HOME
Introducing a new pop of color to your home can give any room a fresh look! Especially if you embrace a neutral color palette. So, today we are chatting about tips that work for any color palettes in your home! Color is amazingly complex and beautiful and transformative! Ready to add a bit of new color to your home?…
EASY SUMMER DECORATING IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME
IT’S SUMMER!!!! And a wonderful time to get into the relaxed and fun vibe of warm summer days and long sweet nights. Today I’m sharing the best and most beautiful ways to decorate for the season at hand! I’m sharing 5 of my favorite summer tips right here!…
10 DECOR TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK AMAZING
Today I’m sharing some of my very favorite decor tips. My head swims with decor ideas all the time! You don’t need to be an interior designer to have a beautiful home that reflects you and your lifestyle you just need to “borrow” tips from other like minds and use them in your own way in your home! …
BEST SUMMERTIME TIPS
Summer is here! And we all want to get the most out of these warm, outdoor days so my friends and I have tons and tons of summer-inspired ideas for you today!…
5 NO-FAIL PILLOW ARRANGEMENTS
Let’s talk about the best pillow tips! Pillows are synergistic magic when they all work together! They add beauty and texture and a layer of softness to a room. Here is my favorite pillow arranging tips….
TIPS FOR BUDGET DECORATING
I love love love to decorate. But I’m not a fan of spending tons of money doing it. And I don’t have too because I am a savvy budget decorator! We all can get the decor looks we love for lots less! Here are some tools, tips, and guidelines for decorating on a budget!…
WHAT IS MERCY?
Lately, my prayer life has been filled with pleas for mercy! I think when I’m feeling particularly vulnerable or unsettled I not only ask for my Father’s grace but His covenant blessing of mercy too! What is God’s mercy? It is a most important holy concept to understand!…
HOW TO LAYER DECOR LIKE A PRO
Layering decor in your home adds beauty and tons of welcoming interest to your living spaces. Once you learn how to think about layering from the floors to the walls to the furniture to the accents you will be thrilled with how fabulous your home will look and feel! Layering decor is one thing you will want to know how to do in your home!…
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