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It’s hard to imagine that summer could be coming to a close as soon as it does, but for many students, back to school time is just around the corner. With the summer sun getting too hot in these last dog days of summer, now is a great time to tackle some crafting in the cool indoor air.Whether you want to send a welcome gift to their new teacher, or just make something for your own home, see below for some great back-to-school picture frame crafts that will be fun and impressive. Make a “Fi …

Every year, designers from around the world study patterns, colors and furniture placement to determine what will be in the trendiest of homes for that season.Even though you may have your tastes for your palette of decor, sometimes these trends can give you great ideas or a sense of what you are looking for when choosing colors and pieces for your home. See below for some of the design trends of 2018.For colors, look into lavenders and greens. Lavender and lilac are being seen for the spr …

While most people don’t take down their holiday decor until after the new year, January parties have a different feeling than the cheeriness of Christmas.If you want to add a touch of sophistication to your party decor without having to deal with an early takedown of all of that holiday cheer, see the tips below on how to incorporate your Christmas decorations into your party.Put that extra wrapping paper to good use. Gift wrap can come in a variety of colors and patterns, but the best on …

Every home has that one particular wall that is just begging to be covered with some sort of decor. Some may choose to leave it with one main focal piece, like a painting or a mirror, and some may want to use as much of the space as possible.If you prefer the latter, a gallery wall is a great way to show off your favorite photos or art pieces, while making a huge statement. The great thing about gallery walls is that there are several types to suit all different personalities. See below fo …

Every home is different, a fact you know all-too-well if you have lived in multiple places. There are different styles, layouts, square footage, number of rooms, etc. Regardless if you move often for work, school, family or if you just move houses after a few years, every home is unique, and you may have to be creative in decorating the new space. Though it can be fun to go out and shop for something new for your home, there are several go-to design elements that should work for most space …