What’s in Your Fifthroom? TAGS: barbecue | cabana | fifthroom | gazebo | outdoor dining | outdoor retreat | pergola | sunroom Close your eyes and picture it – your ultimate Fifthroom. What does it look like? Where would it be? Is it a space inside your home, or an outdoor retreat? …Continue reading →

Using White in Decorating TAGS: decorating scheme | decorating trends | using white in decorating | white | white decorating White is a decorator’s secret weapon.  It is clean and crisp, and can vary from restful to energizing depending on the colors it is paired with.  I use white in …Continue reading →

Fifthroom Trends for 2012 TAGS: aluminum furniture | ceiling fans | outdoor design trends 2012 | outdoor furniture | outdoor lamps | patio | wicker Tired of the same old patio furniture, arranged in the same old boring way? There are some new and exciting trends for 2012 to help spruce up your “fifthroom,” including …Continue reading →

Sashiko TAGS: Bandana Almanac | patchwork | pre-printed backgrounds | quilting | quilting and sewing | Sashiko | sewing I am announcing today my love of learning! Do you challenge yourself to learn something new every so often? I’m fascinated by the Japanese embroidery style called Sashiko, which I’ve …Continue reading →

GET CHECKERED! TAGS: checkered | checkered designs | gardens | landscaping | outdoor design | pathway | terra cotta | trending patterns I just returned home from a flower and garden show visit where I was treated to 10 incredible display gardens featuring incredible plant styling, stunning art pieces and mind-boggling creativity. …Continue reading →

Color Your World TAGS: color | decorating | fifthroom | indoor living | indoor updates | interior decorating | interior design Honestly, I am always drawn to neutrals.  I adore them.  But unless neutral palettes are done “just so”, they can be very boring.  And who wants to live in a …Continue reading →

LANDSCAPING TO SELL TAGS: bistro | home selling tips | landscape | landscaping | outdoor planting | selling your home If you’re like millions of other people across the country, you’re in the middle of getting your house ready to put on the market. We all know what to do …Continue reading →

5 Simple Ways to Freshen Up Your Master Bedroom TAGS: bedding | bedroom decorating | curtains | flowers | interior decorating | quilts The master bedroom is meant to be a retreat.  But let’s face it.  Since our bedrooms are also meant to be private spaces, we often don’t give them the same …Continue reading →

Luck ‘O the Irish TAGS: candles | green | interior decorating | interior design | St. Patrick's Day There is an old saying that “everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.” In addition to wearing green clothes and shamrock hats, consider giving your home a little Touch of …Continue reading →

A FRESH SPIN ON OLD TERRARIUMS TAGS: gardening | indoor garden | indoor plants | plants | terrarium While some areas of the country are starting to warm up, others are still in a deep freeze. If you need to satisfy your need to garden but can’t get …Continue reading →