Summer’s finally here! It’s time to sweep off the patio & get your outdoor space ready for summer entertaining! Here’s inspiration for a bright spot outdoors!
Happy Decorating!
Summer 2014 – Bright Outdoors
Summer 2014 – Sun-drenched Oasis
They say all trends come from the coasts…
After living in San Diego (which is basically a tiny oasis on the fringe of a vast desert), I came to have a great appreciation for succulents known as “ground cover” for lawns and highways alike. From my perspective, as a midwesterner and someone who longed for green grass, it was a hint of home and “bloomed” all year long. Up close, I realized how strong & uniquely beautiful these plants actually are. So now, 7 years after moving back to Missouri, I’ve noticed that succulents are having quite the renaissance.
And it’s not just succulents, it’s the entire sun-drenched California vibe. In every catalog and magazine, modern outdoor furniture is adopting a fresh, light-colored hue. Think of the height of summer where the sun feels like it is bleaching everything in sight.
- OUT: black wrought-iron/dark aluminum
- IN: natural teak/weathered wood/neutral woven/brass
This is refreshing as it parallels our recent devotion to outdoor living and also spurs a new style for homeowners updating their spaces. See below for inspiration for your home in subtle hues!
Happy Decorating!
The Personification of Spring!
Happy Spring! This is my favorite time of the year and also my favorite time to see what’s in store! Spring is the best time to capture the bright hues and essence of the flowers blooming (or on the cusp of blooming)! The weather is still teetering on warmer temperatures and we’re desperate to toss off/hide away our dreary winter garb for the refreshing colors of spring!
See below for what has inspired me thus far in 2014!
Would love to hear/see what has inspired you this spring!! Happy Decorating!
The New Rules for Navy
If you’ve picked up a fashion magazine or been to the mall lately, you’ve seen that navy has taken over the retail sector, both in fashion and in home furnishings. I love navy and I’m excited to see it’s resurgence this spring/summer. However, one “navy” doesn’t necessarily fit all. Here are my ideas for incorporating a dark blue hue into your home so that it really “speaks” to you!
Happy Decorating!
Easter Entertaining Ideas
Easter is usually the first Spring entertaining holiday so after “6 more weeks of winter” we sometimes go all out. This year is no exception! The retailers have stepped up with functional and whimsical decorations for this spring holiday. See below for a little inspiration + my favorite new products for the season!
Happy Easter!