This week I've decided to put the glue gun aside, and tell you all about a wonderful art buying experience I recently had. Yes, I am a devout crafter, but my first love lies in the arts. Being classically trained in fine art, I find myself living a balance between strokes of oil paints and papers full of glitter. Opp
Let's Craft is a special feature full of great crafts, inspiration and DIY projects that are perfect for any Modern Mom!
If you’re going to go through all the hard work of making a fantastic Thanksgiving feast for everyone, you don't want a bland table setting to take any attention away from your delicious dinner!
Luckily, decorating your table for Thanksgiving is as easy as adding a centerpiece. While some people might eschew these choices for something a little more outlandish, we still believe that during Thanksgiving, traditional is the only way. Here are our favorite table toppers. Don't be afraid to modify them to give them your personal touch.
The warm weather may be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean our outdoor adventures are over!
Fall brings a new palette of colors - from the falling leaves and the crisp sky to the arrival of new, beautiful flowers. Chrysanthemums, asters, sunflowers and other perennials make a gorgeous addition to any home garden. Now is the perfect time to prep your flower pots for a beautiful fall garden. Here are some tips for creating a flower pot of perfection!
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A baby room, or nursery, is a room that will be remembered long after the baby has grown into adulthood. Decorating the nursery is, in one way, planning ahead for how the months and years after birth will be reminisced. Also, the decorations in a nursery will be some of the earliest things a newborn will set eyes upon, and parents rightly want to make those decorations stimulating and pleasant for the child. Decorating a baby room is not difficult, and remembering a few key steps before actually setting the room up can save time later.
Hi! Iʼm Jenifer Porter, interior designer and owner of boutique interior design company Chic Living LA. Iʼm happy to be posting my first Modern Mom blog!
Home and interior design are in a constant, ever-advancing state of evolution. But since humans have sought shelter in caves, the primary purpose of our homes - shelter - has remained constant.
Sometimes nature itself produces the most beautiful decorating items, such as flowers. But sometimes when you put those beauties in a plain pot, their colors and vibrancy dulls. Give your flowers or potted plant a little boost by decorating the pot. Add some color and charm by coordinating with the natural colors bursting forth from your plant. Choose paints and ribbons in matching colors or neutrals, such as white or black.
A bedroom makeover lets your teen express herself through her room decor. A style or theme to guide the room decoration makes it easier to plan out your design and keep it looking cohesive. Most teens have strong preferences for bedroom design, so consult with your child to come up with the decorating style together.
Department stores are filled with instant decorating ideas for baby's rooms. Quilts, lamps, wall decorations and more are available in motifs ranging from Winnie the Pooh to Peter Rabbit to more up-to-date storybook, TV and movie characters. Primary colors for babies' rooms have always been popular, as have pastels. But going beyond these, you can explore a range of cute and original ideas you can adapt for your little one's nursery.
