How to Use Art, Paint, and Wallpaper for Adding Color and Warmth

Mid-Summer Reset: Realigning Your 2024 Goals As back-to-school activities get underway here in Georgia, I'm reviewing notes I made over the summer, when I took some time to get curious about how 2024 is progressing for my business and family. Mid-year reflection and planning aligns current priorities with values and resources. The summer heat naturally encourages a slower pace, providing the perfect opportunity to revisit goals and make necessary pivots to realign things th

A vase full of fresh cut flowers has a magical ability to bring a smile to anyone's face! Arranging them has been proven to lower blood pressure and relieve anxiety in Alzheimer patients. Like puppies, flowers have a universal ability to ignite joy. They are also powerful memory inducers! Think of your mother, best friend, or grandmother, and chances are, a flower comes to mind. Purple Irises from my grandmother's farm remind me of the summers I spent making her forty acres m

Taking in spring for me as an artist is like art lessons at The Louvre. I can't help but fill my phone with closeups of golden daffodils and budding fruit trees to see how they are put together. In this year's explorations I intentionally took notes on the buds of a cherry tree in our front yard. Unlike flower buds, fruit buds are actually pretty scaly and contorted. You wouldn't know by looking at them that something amazing was about to sprout from all those bumps. As

Here are a few ideas for increasing personal peace by making a few subtle changes in your surroundings and schedule.

Spring is my favorite season for the way it breathes new color and life into everything, filling the air with the promise renewal . It's a time when everything feels fresh and full of potential. I see all those new beginnings and it occurs the me that March is the perfect time to revisit and refresh my goals for this year. It does me good to take stock of priorities, and see if they are aligning with my habits. If you are like me and are ready to embrace this next season

With a little creative planning, even the tiniest of rooms can be transformed into stylish and functional spaces. In fact, they are especially opportune areas to decorate with a little more panache . This years colors of the year prompted me to break away from the cool tones of the past decade, with Sherwin Williams' Persimmon , paint color inspiration . I am normally a neutrals girl, but I am ready for some cheerful tones to make their way back into our home, specifical

Is there anything more precious than intentionally expressing love to the people who mean the most to us? Valentine's Day might have originated as a way to boost greeting card sales, but taking the time to remind people of their importance is an invaluable investment in our relationships. A close friend of mine used to remind me daily, "Walk in love, girl! Walk in love!" Devoting a day to showing love to those we share our lives with will bring smiles to many faces and, most

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Adding a small coffee and tea station to your home isn't just about making a cup of coffee; it's about creating a space for relaxation and prioritizing well-being. Holding a hot beverage encourages stillness and focus. A charming display of tea cups and an antique dish of flavored teas contributes to a  cozy atmosphere where g enuine engagement is sure to follow if its shared with a friend.  Being intentional about creating a haven from the daily rush is a simple yet powerf

The arrival of the new year signals opportunity for a fresh start! As that pertains to interior decorating, after a decade of grey and white rooms, 2024 brings with it a return to stylish and moody colors, YAY! The c olors trending for this year have me asking "Which walls will I be painting first?" Neutrals are cozier, Modern Colors are warmer, and Contemporary pallets have a playful energy that evokes a sense of wonder and joy! I'm diving into this movement head first

As we embark on the journey of a new year, I've been reflecting on the past year in my business. To kickstart my year-end review, I used questions from a podcaster I follow to prompt reflection. One question in particular made me pause, "Who or what have I learned the most from in 2023?" Last year, as I transitioned my art and design business into an e-commerce store, I encountered a significant learning curve, having grossly underestimated how much learning would be requi

Joy Dressing for Gift Giving A beautifully wrapped gift is a delight. Just seeing one makes you smile, even if it is for someone else. Evoking joy is the heart of holiday gift giving, but this year joy seeking seems even more pronounced. Christmas decorations went up in record time following Halloween and one of this year's fashion trends is the concept of "joyful dressing". It is all evidence of our collective desire to capitalize on every opportunity to bring happiness

Christmas is just a few weeks away! When the big day arrives, all eyes are on the Christmas tree, but today we are focusing on the cozy charm of the fireplace. The trend this Christmas season is to fill our homes with a warm sense of nostalgia. We're yearning for the simple joy of pre-pandemic, pre-inflation, pre-housing crisis celebrations. The aim is to create a warm, intimate atmosphere like those in we've admired in our favorite Christmas movies! Whether the decoratio

Thanksgiving success begins with asking yourself a few questions . What matters most to you on Thanksgiving Day? What words come to mind when you envision a great holiday? What memories do you want to make? Knowing the answers will go a long way toward making your Thanksgiving celebration a blessing! Take a few minutes to really nail down what would make things special for you and those you love. Once you decide how you want to spend your Thanksgiving Day, planning ahead

When I was growing up, my mom always decorated our Christmas tree the day before Thanksgiving , motivated by past holidays spent with her dad, who made the Christmas season magical. In her adult life, she cherished that experience till Thanksgiving became the gatekeeper to magic! This year, I'm astonished at how quickly retail stores went from aisles filled with candy and costumes for Halloween to Christmas decor as far as the eye can see the very next day. Halloween makes

Fall feels like a homecoming parade to me when leaves become colorful confetti dancing across the yard in celebration of the return of cool air! I can't help but think of Snoopy in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and grin like a giddy kid after hearing those colorful crisps whirl cross the road in front of our house. I am fall's biggest fan, not only for the temperature change, but for the reset that to comes with it. The change of the season grants me permission to mo

Are you looking to transform your current home or personalize a new one? Get ready to infuse your space with creative accent wall ideas that breathe new life into any room. Whether you're leaning towards chic wall panels or dreaming of lavish built-in bookcases, we're here to be your source of inspiration and guidance with a Q&A session to answer your questions about crafting these transformative accent walls. Join us as we explore inventive ways to design charming walls tha

Having a work from home office set up has become a necessity in American homes. Whether you're a creative, remote worker, freelancer or home school provider, having a designated workspace helps you stay on task. I love designing home office spaces for my clients. It's the combination of problem solving, organizing and personalizing that just brings out my creative best. Productive spaces inspire creative ambition. They tap your passions while promoting self discipline. Few t

When it comes to neutral decor, the beloved farmhouse style is evolving and giving way to warm color palettes in living rooms that incorporate earthy tones, rich textures, and rustic accents, creating a welcoming atmosphere. It is a style that is maturing into a more sophisticated comfort that retains the welcome but boosts the warmth. A serene living room featuring a neutral color palette and minimalist design. Use Earth Tones for a Natural Backdrop Earthy hues like beige, b