23 Ideabooks by Trina McNeilly

Happy times are had when family and friends gather together for a meal. The food can be fancy or fancy-free, but it's the gathering together that makes the meal. And it's the little touches that make your loved ones feel special. These 20 picks are...

Spring has just arrived, and soon colorful flowers will be blooming everywhere and decorating the green grounds. But flowers aren't just for outside. And floral patterns aren't just for your grandma anymore. Adding a floral touch is a great way to brighten...

A home should be warm, inviting and interesting. One of the things that makes a house more of a home is personalized lighting. Lights are for both function and fancy, so why not pick ones that offer both qualities? Beautiful and interesting lighting...

With Valentine's Day around the corner, love is in the air. And the only thing better than that is a home filled with love and little reminders of it everywhere. Here are 20 picks that are not only great for the month of February, but best left out...

It's that time of year when everyone is looking to put everything in its proper place. You might have a place, but just might not have the very thing to make the place proper. These 20 picks are great for your this, that and the other. They will make...

Christmas is just around the corner, and while the hustle and bustle is in full swing, so is the decking of the halls. I love the idea of taking a twist on tradition by incorporating pieces that are whimsical, interesting and even modern. These fun...

To some, black and white are the absence of color, but I think black and white are the strongest colors of all. They can set the tone for all other colors to follow. Black and white evoke a simplicity and calm that can help to ease out the chaos of the...

Let's dish about all things dishy, like dishes and dish towels. Don't you think that something you use every day, well, several times a day in fact, should be beautiful to look at? Pulling a plate or bowl down from your cabinet should put a smile on...

It's that time of year again — that is, the time when when kids pile out of the car, empty their backpacks, create piles of papers and get lost in the daily task of homework. Although the outdoors may be calling, homework isn't such a bad thing when...

Time is ticking away, every second of every minute of every hour of every day. Why not tell time from a beautiful clock? Nowadays, there is a clock for every style, every room and every interest. These 20 picks are fashionable, functional and fun. ...

There is no doubt that dots are in style these days. For me, they are always in fashion; I don't think I've ever met a dot I didn't like. There is just something cheery, happy and peppy about polka dots. Polka dots can be incorporated in...

Take a seat. Summer is a time for relaxing. Lazy days and laid-back nights are upon us. And this kind of living requires great seating. These coming days are meant for sitting on the patio, on the deck, in the grass, by the pool, under the umbrella...

Summer is just around the corner (everyone cheers). And with summer, sunshiny days are surely ahead. I like to add a little shine to all my days, no matter the season. And, even more, I love to bring some of that glow into my home. Here are 20 of...

Any way you look at them, posters and prints certainly are pretty. They tend not to be quite as serious as paintings, yet they can be just as colorful and interesting. Posters and prints possess an element of fun and whimsy that just can't be found...

The desert vibe is loud at the moment, and decor pieces with a Southwest flare are popping up everywhere. There is just something earthy, rugged, edgy and interesting about desert decor. The patterns are unmistakable, and the colors are vibrant. Here...