The New Year is the day that marks the time of the beginning of a new calendar year, and is the day on which the year count of the specific calendar used is incremented. For many cultures, the event is celebrated in some manner.
The New Year of the Gregorian calendar, today in worldwide use, falls [...]

Let it Snow…
Get ready for winter fun with two pairs of vintage ice skates and an old sled standing ready by the front door like in this picture:

But there countless other ways that you can decorate your home or outdoors to celebrate winter. Bellow is a treasury featuring just some of the beautiful items from [...]

If you have a log cabin that you’ll be decorating for Christmas, there are several rustic ways to gussy up your woodsy home. The goal of decorating an already-woodsy setting should be to enhance its appeal and holiday charm. Simple decorations are best suited for this type of pastoral setting. Incorporate natural items such as [...]

Christmas is Coming by Norman Hale
Christmas is coming; Yes, it’s that time of year
When Jesus was born; May we all standup and cheer
Christmas is coming;To every house and every town
So bring on the smiles; And wipe away those frowns
Christmas is coming; And presents will be all around
Santa will fill children’s dreams, Without ever making a [...]

First Snow
Author: Mary Louise Allen
Snow makes whiteness where it falls,
The bushes look like popcorn balls.
The places where I always play,
Look like somewhere else today.
We just got our first snow and that inspired me to do a Design Style Guide Treasury featuring Snow. Design Style Guide Artists are so talented. I am very excited about upcoming [...]

Purple is warm and cool at the same time. I love the purple color in nature during Fall.
Shades of Purple: These words are synonymous with purple or represent various shades of the color purple: amethyst, eggplant, indigo, lavender, lilac, magenta (see fuchsia), mauve, mulberry, orchid, plum, pomegranate, puce, royal, thistle, violet, wine.

Treasury from: Kristina Law

Colors [...]

Crisp whites combined with punches of bright colors immediately transport you to the coast. In this Texas room, aqua accents in the pillows, throw, and rug mimic the ocean’s dazzling blues, and the pops of bright orange are inspired by the magnificent hues of the setting sun. Whitewashed horizontal shiplap planking evokes the feel of [...]

What is the origin of Halloween colors?
Have you ever wondered about the origin of Halloween colors? It is the custom of the celebration to use orange and black in decorations and costumes. Retailers embrace this holiday because it’s one of the most lucrative of all.
As the Celtics are given the most credit [...]

Modern interior design is hallmarked by clean, straight lines and an uncluttered look. It’s the opposite of traditional interior design with its ornate, antique furniture and detailed embellishments. Although the terms modern interior design and contemporary interior design are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.
Whereas contemporary interior design can only mean [...]

One of my favorite activities is walking. Of course I do it mostly for exercise but when I am walking in a more leisurely pace, it is so I can just take in the outdoors. Fall is especially a wonderful time to take a leisurely walk, because if you happen to live in a city [...]