I transformed a 1960's mid-century modern dresser I bought off of Craigslist into an entertainment center by staining it and painting the laminate top white! Read more about the ...»

Unlike warmer colors such as red or yellow, which trigger strong emotions, blue has a calming effect and is generally associated with stability and depth. See more examples of blue in the home: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/08/09/color-...

Lighting can be so fun and create a entirely new experience. This is my millstone fountain and gazing ball at night. The stump that the gazing ball sits on was recovered from a river, let dry for a year, then we drilled a 31 inch hole up the center for an extension cord for LED lights inside the ball. I recommend colored LED lights because they don't have the tell-tale white LED light glow. Plus LED lights do not run hot like other christmas lights and last a lot longer.

I decided recently my stairs needed a little something of a lift. I have always loved the way numbers look on a staircase going up. I thought it would add that playful & fun touch to my ...»

Anything can be used to hold flowers! This is an old hand truck that belonged to my uncle. A piece of copper wire shaped into a hook holds the bucket in place. In the fall I replace the faded flowers with gourds, mini-pumpkins and cut flowers or mums to make a welcoming fall decoration.