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Nautical decor allows for so much creativity and unique accents to your home. The pieces add eye-catching detail to your space. Here are some ideas we think are stylish and give your home that breezy nautical flair. Some you can purchase from retailers or artisans and others, if you're feeling crafty, you can make on your own! Image from  Craftberry Bush These glass buoys add a pretty sea-inspired touch to your decor. You can try this project yourself by following Cr …

Lighting done right can completely change a room and how you feel when you walk into it. Each room, depending on its use and its layout, can best benefit from different types of lighting. Below are some suggestions for the best ways to light each room in your home. Living Room       The living room is one of the rooms that allows for more liberal design. With the right light choice, the normal living room is able to present a totally different atmosphere. Recessed light …

Summer is great for so many reasons. Longer days and warmer nights means picnics, barbeques, movies on the lawn, and any number of outdoor activities.  And, what outdoor evening gathering would be complete without the perfect lighting to go with it? Though often overlooked, well thought-out landscape lighting can transform the ambiance of an outdoor space. Here are some ideas to think about when you're designing your patio, front yard, or other outdoor areas. Image from …

We are living in times where it is increasingly important to mind the way our lifestyles affect our planet. It is, however, a topic that may be difficult even for adults to wrap their minds around. Therefore, it is imperative that we teach our children early about the importance of conservation of the ecosystem. Children learn best by doing. When they are young, they learn even better by observing their surroundings at home and at school. Small changes to our daily lives …

We are loving the work of a Northern California interior designer we just discovered, Ann Lowengart! Her eye-catching approach to combining old and new, bright and subtle elements makes for designs that make a resident feel both at home and inspired. We love the unique accents she uses to add personality to her projects, like the lively prints incorporated into Squeeze of Lime or this jeweled tree branch chandelier in Cool Gray. We had the pleasure of interviewing Ann …