Greek Inspired Home Decor

Greek Inspired Home Decor

When thinking about summer, the Greek Islands come to mind. The Greek Islands are surrounded by water, beach, ruins and beautiful sunsets. Some of the Greek homes are built into sides of mountains or along portions of the beach. Because these homes are surrounded by water, using what you have on the island to decorate a home is common. When Read More

10 Patio Upgrades for a Spectacular Property This Summer

Patio Upgrades

If you’re embarrassed to be seen on your dingy patio, you’re not alone.

Unlike the carpet in your living room or the paint on your walls, patios are often a neglected extension of the home. A common misconception is that it costs a pretty penny to update it. But that’s simply not true. The key is making smart, low-cost improvements to create a space you’re proud to entertain in.

Have you fallen out of love with your patio? It’s OK. It happens to the best of us.

Even though the patio is an extension of the home, it’s usually not treated to the same upgrades and improvements as the interior. The result is a drab, neglected outdoor space that’s rarely used. But by making a few low-cost improvements, you can create an inviting outdoor area that’s perfect for entertaining. Here are 10 easy improvements you can make that will turn your vanilla veranda into an outdoor oasis of comfort and style:

  1. Surfaces: Updating the surface of your patio is a trendy way to redesign your outdoor space. Using multiple surfaces like pavers, stones, and decomposed granite allows you to define different areas for different activities: somewhere to cook, somewhere to play, and somewhere to sit. And it doesn’t have to be expensive! Try layering outdoor rugs for an instant spruce that adds an inviting splash of color and texture.
  2. Lighting: Treat your patio to some special outdoor lighting like a spotlight for a theatrical effect or colored lanterns for a warm Bohemian feel. This upgrade has the added value of increasing visibility and making your patio safer.

In this article, 10 patio upgrades are revealed that will enhance your property and provide you with a new outdoor retreat.

Using Rugs to Add Flare to a Room

Decorating can be fun and challenging depending on your skill and confidence. One great way to create a new look in a room or throughout your home is to use a rug.  Rugs can add a feeling of comfort, a splash of bright color, or a way to cover up a flaw in your floor.  Using rugs to add flare in the room can be as simple as placing a uniquely designed or brightly colored rug right Read More

Flea Market Finds

Visiting a flea market can help with reducing costs of household purchases, as well as, add character to your home. Flea market finds are great ways to create a vintage yet refreshed look for your home. These finds can help you identify a unique way to decorate your home and can bring a sense of history to your home. A piece you find may bring a story or a tale of a world gone by that can serve as a conversation piece when speaking to visitors to your home. Flea market finds can actually become some great creative storage options and the finds can give you new inspiration on what it means to re-purpose what once was new and old and new again. Read More

7 Insanely Creative Ways to Reuse Discarded Picture Frames

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Guest Blogger: Karen Fernandes

This article lists seven amazing and creative uses for old picture frames that will look great around your home.

One of the most pleasantly surprising trends to emerge as a result of the internet is that of reusing old items in unique and charming ways. Read More