Did you know that fuchsia and magenta are the same color? I always thought that they were subtly different from one another but in doing some research I discovered that they are actually synonyms for one another. The terms both refer to a purple color that has hints of red or pink in it. Because of...

Succulence is defined as juicy, appetizing, delectable and interesting. Succulents are water-retaining plants with fleshy leaves. For me, the title of this ideabook is more than just a fun play on words. It really emphasizes the fact that I think life should be succulent and that I think succulents...

The heart shape is a bit of a funny thing in home decor. On the one hand, it is something that most of us have somewhere in our homes (whether or not we intended to!) On the other hand, its such a cliche shape that it's not something we often focus on in design. I happen to love heart shapes. I certainly...

The cupola is a terrific architectural feature that we just don't see a lot anymore in home design. It is a small dome-shaped or square-shaped room that sits atop the roof of the house. Its purpose is typically to let in light and/or air. I think there's something incredibly romantic about designs...

The home decorating bug bites a lot of us during the fall months. If you do some research into autumn design, you'll find lots of tips about how to celebrate this terrific season in your home. Many of these tips are useful. However, what a lot of them fail to realize is that autumn is about more than...

Although not all of us are religious, many of us do take the time to pray, meditate or reflect in a spiritual manner. Sadly, a lot of people hide this when it comes to their homes. We keep our rosary beads tucked away until we go to church or hide our shrines in closets where only we can see them. Why...

We see a lot of design ideas for bird cages these days. There's a good reason for that; vintage birdcages make really cool accessories for the home. But what about the simpler and more traditional birdhouses and bird feeders that we use? Can't those also be a great item for decorating the house? Most...