Hello World! When it comes to artistic inspiration, nature can be a great muse. In fact, nature plays a prominent role in the lives of many. You see this influence in a home filled with flowers and plants. It's not just the living elements that can inspire design, though. Colors, shapes and even textures can all be pulled from spending more time outside. Spending time outdoors in the middle ... Read More about How Spending Time Outdoors Can Be Inspiring
The Dining Table – What Do You Use Yours For?
Hello World! It seems like an obvious question. When asked what a dining table is for, the majority of us would automatically say that it’s where we eat our meals. But think about the daily life of the dining table in your home. Is it simply where you sit down for dinner or does it have other functions it may not have been designed for? ... Read More about The Dining Table – What Do You Use Yours For?
Tips for a Safe Kitchen
Hello World! Although the kitchen is the heart of the home, it can be dangerous if you ignore basic safety rules and precautions. Think about it – there’s sharp knives, naked flames, pans of boiling oil – if it was medieval England it’d make a great torture chamber! Thousands of Americans are injured every year in their kitchens, sometimes seriously and even fatally; you can achieve high ... Read More about Tips for a Safe Kitchen
Make it Pretty Monday – Week 190
Hello World! This week is looking to be a busy one around The Dedicated House. I'm still painting Little Dedicated's room and am hoping to get some spray painting done; that is if the weather is nice. I'm also hoping to get the Fall decor bins down from the attic and maybe do some early Fall decorating. Maybe. In the meantime, I'm excited to see what you share at the ... Read More about Make it Pretty Monday – Week 190
5 Home Decorating Trends for 2016
Hello World! Interior decorating trends are always changing. Whether you’re moving into a new place, renovating an old house, or just adding a few current design details to your home, paying attention to what’s new can guide you in the right direction. Check out these five trends that have been huge in 2016. 1. Kitchens With Variety In a modern kitchen, variety goes a long way to make a ... Read More about 5 Home Decorating Trends for 2016
