Creative Juices Decor

Hi Friends! Sometimes a blog post idea will hit me out of nowhere - like this one :-)  Well actually, it was probably subconscious as I just had a lady ask me this: "I just remodeled a part of my home and now that it's done, I have NO IDEA what to do!  How do I make it look homey, it just looks so bleak and barren."  The answer to this question is: ACCESSORIZE!   I know that some of you are on a very tight budget, so I wanted to help people with ideas on what home accessories are WORTH the investment! Here is a list of "tried and true" ideas that can really change your home from blah, to WOW:-) My very first recommendation is to add TEXTURE to your space. The best way to accessorize with texture is to buy a nice throw blanket or greenery 1) A comfy textured throw and pillows (This is perfect to add some layering on a sofa.....layering really adds that designer touch)          ...

Hi Friends! How are those New Year Goals coming along :-) Maybe this year will be my year of organization.....OR at least my attempt at organization! This makes me smile :-) I guess my Tried and True posts are becoming a series!  Out of the million home decor solutions that have been pinned, there are always a few that are AWESOME and then there are "THE OTHERS" that leave us scratching our heads thinking - HUH??!!??   The latest one I tried (and LOVED) was the silverware organizer turned JUNK drawer organizer.  VOILA - all organized - yea! This is the one I saw off Pinterest......she used it for their bathroom.  You can't really see, but each toothbrush spot is labeled with the child's name.   I need to do this!  little penelope lane Here are my favorite practical DECOR solution s  I have TRIED OUT and written from reading other's tutorials. FREE (or nearly free) plate hanger.   (This was suc...

Hi Friends! Every once in a while, there is a home decor accessory that seems to be TIMELESS and always looks great no matter where you put it.  Yes, decorating with clocks is definitely timeless (hee,hee) but lately I've noticed so many GREAT decor ideas using old iron/wood lanterns as that timeless, classic accessory. Let's take a look and be INSPIRED!  I love how they filled the lantern cage with ambient candles.  When I went to New Hampshire my friend had some electric candles that I inserted into a lantern she had hanging around her home.   The BEFORE and AFTER pictures! And for us COLD weather folks (the snow is non stop here!) look how COZY the lanterns make this front porch dusted with snow.  I am not sure there is a better accessory for creating a rustic and homey ambiance.  How about inserting a plant into a lantern base - it could look like a mini terrarium!  Laura from The Given Life said she ...

Hi Friends :-)  Happy Halloween! Doesn't that just make you smile :-) parentdish One thing I LOVE about Fall is all the WARM autumn colors that pop up out of no where in nature.  I personally tend to decorate around warm Autumn colors......colors that make you feel cozy and ready to cuddle up by the fire. :-)  Add a cute fluffy dog and your set - haha! This Autumn living room setting is wonderful.  I SOOOO need a glass of wine and a good book, and then I plan to snuggle in the chair below and listen to peaceful music :-)  Agreed? ;-) Golden Boys and Me I love the subtle orange pumpkins and leaves that were added to this living room.  Perfect Fall accents! Stone Gable Blog In my own home, I have a basement wall that was inspired by Fall.....I envisioned a brick wall with pale orange leaves covering it.  I used American Clay  to create the look.  Upclose of the impressionistic leaf pat...