Home makeovers are fun! Especially, when ideas from Pinterest become reality.

“My Inspiration”…from www.nutmegplace.com

I hated my “blah” foyer closet and I wanted to transform it into a decorative showpiece with useful storage space.

With the help of my very handy father-in-law and husband, the foyer closet started to take shape.

Finally, after all the designing, painting, wood-cutting and decorating……our “blah” foyer closet became a “wow” foyer closet.

Total Cost for paint, wood, pillows, cushions and hardware…..$800 (not including labor).

Happy Decorating!

It’s so simple and low-cost to create your very own getaway. We have a very nice deck that needed sprucing up with color; and it did not take me long to find the perfect accessories for a tranquil outdoor space.

Sam’s – Red Umbrella $100

Walmart – Green Seat Cushions $28 each

Lowe’s – Rainbow Seat Cushions $12 each

Ikea – Black Lanterns $7.99-$14.99

Crate & Barrel – Citronella Pillar Candles $8.95 each

Enjoy the Summer!

My husband and I are in love with the curb appeal of our Georgian-style two-story home. However, the front entry was drab and needed a little TLC.

Before:

First, the color of the front door had to be changed. It needed a “wow” factor. We found the perfect color at Lowe’s (Hot Pepper) to match the red-orange in the brick. Then, the beautiful color made us realize the need for new door hardware; and brushed nickel was an excellent choice.

After the door was finished, there was no question, the entry lights needed to updated. Again, brushed nickel was the color choice; and this project was complete.

After:

*Total Cost: Under $250 at Lowe’s.

I am now a gardening goddess or hoping to be. Large clay pots with a variety of sun-loving flowers were greatly needed on my front porch. And then I saw the most perfect display on Pinterest. (Can’t function without this site.)

So while at Lowe’s, I searched gorgeous amounts of flowers and greenery; and found what I needed to create my interpretation of this floral masterpiece. The result is nice, but it needs lots of sun, water, Miracle Grow and love to flourish.

Anyone can learn to garden with glamour, but it takes time and patience. I am determined to learn this art and make my home colorful and fragrant.

This mixture includes purple fountaingrass, sweet potato vines, Pseuderanthemum, Orthosiphon stomineus and Summer Snapdragon.

Gardening Tip: After watering, sprinkle baby powder around your flowers. This will keep animals from eating them!

One of the reasons I fell in love with our new home was the family room. The size of the room, the beautiful white brick fireplace, the separation from the kitchen and the elegant french doors leading to the deck sold me. When I first toured the home, the family room was decorated straight from a Pottery Barn magazine. The decor was beautiful; and I couldn’t wait to make this room our own.

Before

The family room was originally very formal; and even though gorgeous, I needed a room that could embrace our current furniture and be a cozy haven for my family and friends.

When the time came to remodel this room, changing the wall color was the first item on the to-do list. I needed a color that would make the mouldings, french doors and fireplace pop! While looking at the color pallet at Lowe’s I saw it….Eddie Bauer’s Butternut. It’s a very warm color that brings so much life into the white trimmings of the room.

With the new wall color, it was important to update the light switch plates and air registers. It’s amazing how fast those little updates transform a room instantly.

Additionally, our family room furniture is large and super comfortable. The furniture colors blend very well with the walls, rug (also purchased at Lowe’s) and accessories. My husband and I have created a room that we are able to relax and enjoy our days and evenings. Now, I just need to find the right window treatments. I am thinking valances on each window.

After

Stay tuned. We plan to purchase new family room furniture in the next couple of years (This furniture is approaching the 10 year mark and my adorable child likes to put her Cheeto hands all over the couch). We would like to create another wonderful look by adding a sectional, chairs and mounting the television above the fireplace.

So many ideas, so little time! Happy Decorating!

I believe the master bedroom describes the personality of any person or couple living in a home. Are you or you and your partner fun, serious, boring, sexy, outdoorsy, athletic, etc? It’s going to show in your decor!

Also, it’s important to love the look and feel of this room because you spend a very large percentage of your life living in the master bedroom. This room should make you want to wake up every day feeling refreshed and ready to start the day. It should also make you feel comfortable and relaxed as you prepare for a long and hopefully restful sleep!

When my husband and I toured our soon-to-be new home, this was the master bedroom. It screamed Pottery Barn! Lovely large bulky furniture with a fresh clean look and neutral walls. Nice room, but not us!

Very soon after we moved into our home, the master bedroom was remodeled. My husband and I prefer classic elegance with a modern twist. We also wanted our room to have some sexy….we are eighteen years into our relationship and almost eight years married. We never want the spark to die!

We chose large black furniture, however, we decide to stay with a queen size bed. Previously, the room was overtaken by a king size bed; and I don’t mind being close. Then came choosing the bed ensemble. We decided upon a comforter, pillows and window treatments that remained in the neutral family of taupes and blacks. (Macy’s has the best selection.)

Since the bedding was neutral, the bedroom walls needed to be rich in color. I didn’t want crazy…but I did not want blah. After hours of looking at the color wheel, purple was the perfect choice. And while we were at Lowe’s buying paint, why not investigate their lamp selection? The most wonderful lamps were two aisles away…crystal bases and shades that matched the bedding!

The look came together within 48 hours.

We are so happy with the update; and this bedroom fits us just perfectly as a couple!

Happy Decorating!