{15} Beautiful Ways to Decorate Your Home With Purple

I have always loved purple. The entire spectrum of purples. Call it violet or lavender or fuchsia or Radiant Orchid, I adore it. Lots of people shy away from using it in their decor, but when done right, it can be really stunning.

In our old home, the Queen Anne bungalow, we painted the walls of the butler's pantry the palest lavender, then painted the interior of the exposed cabinets in a deep eggplant. The trim was painted a warm gray. I loved that tiny room, and actually spent quite a bit of time in there at a little built-in table.

{17} Absolutely Gorgeous Painted Rugs to Inspire You!

Are you looking for a beautiful designer rug, but not interested in designer prices?  Here are some amazing ideas for creating a unique DIY painted rug!

Whether your style leans more toward traditional or modern or rustic, there is sure to be a DIY rug painting project that will work for you!

Pinwheel Art, Sunburst Art, and Star Burst Art

Pinwheels, Sunbursts, and Star Bursts, oh my!  I am loving the DIY pinwheel art trend. How about you?

It's simple and graphic, and can easily be adapted for your project. Choose the medium that works best for you, and be inspired by these creations!

Creating Moments of Beauty in Your Home

We all lead busy lives. We have children and pets and spouses and jobs. We have so many things to keep track of, and somehow, still make sure the grocery shopping is done, the laundry is folded, and dinner is on the table. Some of us have been blessed enough to live in a perpetual state of renovation on top of everything.

When your home is being demo'd and painted -- or whatever insanity is going on in your life at any particular moment -- sometimes you need to create a moment of beauty. One small place in your home that makes you smile, or reminds you to take a deep breath. It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be beautiful to you.

Barn Door Hardware Guide

We are gearing up for a barn door hardware project at the beach house this spring, and have been collecting ideas, looking at barn door tutorials, and researching where to buy barn door hardware.

There is lots of great information on barn doors out there, so we have compiled a guide with some of the best tutorials and barn door hardware sources we've found.