Mirrors make the perfect wall accessory when you want to enhance the feeling of depth or openness in a room. It also makes them useful for creating “special effects” because of their ability to cast light, shadows and colors to dramatic affect. To this end we’re seeing mirrors expand beyond walls and frames, and seeing [...]

Get through the gray winter by incorporating bright colors into your home. Try hot reds or cheerful yellows. Check out this Artisan Voyage Living Room here!

In nature, opals and iridescent colors are famed for their intriguing light-shifting properties. Because of their unique appearance, opals have long been considered a mystical force, evoking a supernatural mood. When used in jewelry, opal attracts the eye by combining the lucidity of water and the smolder of fire. The subtle gleam of this ethereal [...]

Many questions come in from readers asking about trim colors to coordinate with walls. White trim is very commonly used, however you don’t need to be limited to lighter shades. See below gallery for more ideas to highlight the trim around doors, windows and ceiling moldings.                   [...]

Romantic hues are on trend for early 2014. Get inspired by romantic shades of purple and check out this Victorian Powder Room here!

Start off 2014 with a bright and modern look! Creating a fresh vibe like this modern urban kitchen is sure to help you stick to your resolutions. Check out this look and more modern home décor ideas here!

      Here’s a roundup of our favorite links this week – enjoy! DIY: Curtain Rods from Leather Straps: http://www.remodelista.com/posts/diy-leather-strap-curtain-rod Stay Cozy & Get Crafty this Winter: 10 Wooden DIY Projects: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/stay-cozy-get-crafty-this-winter-10-wooden-diy-projects-198614 12 Clever Uses for Old Furniture: http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/12-ways-to-repurpose-home-furnishings/pictures/index.html 10 Simple DIY Ways to Get Organized in 2014: http://www.buzzfeed.com/kollabora/ways-to-get-organized-in-2014

If you haven’t shopped for cook or bakeware recently, you’re in for a treat. Bright silicone colors make handling favorite pots and pans that much cooler while looking great too. The no-stick surfaces makes clean up easier so there isn’t much not to love. My favorite go-to gift item for the chefs and bakers [...]

  Yes, the year has definitely gotten off to a chilly start… It’s been reported that some parts of the country have temps colder than what are found on the moon! Pretty shocking. It feels good to focus on things that are warm right now: Hot chocolate, a roaring fire in the hearth, maybe even [...]

  Yep, it’s over. Guests departed, presents opened, travel complete, decorations banished to attic, basement or garage storage….the holidays are officially done for another year. Sigh. It feels like the right time to take a deep breath and focus on the months ahead. What plans to be made for a happy, fun and more productive 2014? [...]