How to Integrate Pops of Color Into Your Home Decor

Are you looking for a way to liven up your drab decor? Do you have a fun personality that you want to show through your home, but don't know where to begin? Adding splashes of color throughout your home decor can be a great way to update any room. The ideas I have listed below are relatively inexpensive and simple ways to accomplish this look - it could be as simple as adding one piece of furniture. Read on to find out how to add spunk and personality to your home!



1. Paint an accent wall - This method is probably the most obvious way to go about adding a splash of color to a room. However, it must be done carefully and strategically in order to avoid the "obnoxious" effect. The accent wall you choose to paint should be the smallest wall in the room, such as a breakfast nook or bay window. The rest of the furniture and accessories in the room should follow a neutral, light color scheme that subtly ties into the accent wall, such as the pillows and wall hangings in the picture below). Painting an accent wall in a bright, sunny color will instantly add a modern touch to any room.






2. Kitchen/breakfast table chairs -  This update could be as simple as painting your pre-existing chairs! The key to accomplishing this look is to make sure the rest of the room is neutral in color, with small accents in the contrast color such as picture frames, dishes, charger plates, etc to tie everything together.






3. Throws or pillows - Many people enjoy switching up their bedroom decor every once in a while. A great way to be able to afford this is to buy bedding, furniture, and wall paint in neutral colors (like white, cream, taupe, or gray) and integrate your pops of color into affordable pieces such as throws, accent pillows, and small rugs. If you follow this method, you can switch out those affordable pieces for new ones in colors that currently speak to you. No guilt here!






4. Garage sale finds - You won't feel nearly as guilty brightening up a $20 garage sale dresser as you will painting one of your own. Scour the nearest garage sale for inexpensive finds with a touch of vintage character, such as the chair and dresser below. Simply paint the item your favorite bright color or reupholster in an eye-catching, modern fabric.

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5 Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Romantic, Cozy, and Peaceful

Winding down after a stressful day at work is one of the most difficult things to do. If you're like me, you dream of being in your bed all day but when you get home from work, you find it nearly impossible to wind down, turn your brain off, and get to sleep. Here you will find some easy and inexpensive tips to help transform your home into a relaxing, peaceful oasis.


1. Light some candles - Dim lighting helps relieve stress partly because it casts a much softer glow in comparison to your fluorescent office lighting. Try turning off the overhead lights in your living room or bedroom and lighting some candles that have a light scent, like lavender or vanilla. A unique way to display your candles so they tie into your home decor is to invest in a few lanterns or small candelabras, and arrange them in a cluster on top of a piece of furniture.






2. Create a spa-like atmosphere in your bathroom - The key to creating a relaxing bathroom is to bring in colors and patterns that are easy on the eyes, such as the calming green below. Adding organic touches such as small plants and luxuries like fluffy towels that match your wall color ties into the decor while creating a soothing atmosphere.





3. French country/Antiques - A great way to bring a romantic feel to your kitchen would be to invest in a hutch, paint in a soft, calm color, and a few antique or antique-inspired pieces of interest. Scour your local thrift shop or neighborhood garage sale for some antique glassware, china, or decor in coordinating colors. Paint and distress and old hutch, and arrange your antiques on it to bring a touch of character and romance into your home.





4. Floor-to-ceiling curtains - Tall curtains draw the eye upward, which lengthens the room and makes it feel more open. In turn, floor-to-ceiling curtains look elegant and luxurious, and you don't have to have tall windows to pull off this look. All you need to do is simply attach the mountings and curtains to a point just below the ceiling.





5. Pillows and throws - If you add soft, pretty pillows and velvety throws to your favorite chair or couch, you will be naturally more inclined to sit down and relax when you get home. Invest in a few of these and drape them over your living room or bedroom furniture - don't worry about folding them perfectly; the perfectly-imperfect vibe of these throws adds even more to the relaxing atmosphere.







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Family Events in the Greater Houston Area

There are numerous reasons why Houstonians are in love with their city - they love the fast-paced environment, the urban living, the fabulous shopping and dining, the inexpensive office rent, and the family-friendly events in the area. Houston isn't one of the fastest-growing cities in America for no good reason, and the bustling urban environment shouldn't scare families away. If you have children, are living in Houston or plan on visiting soon, check out these family-friendly locales and you won't be disappointed in the city.

1. Discovery Green - This lush location is (for lack of a better word) a water park, playground, concert hall, and enormous garden all rolled into one. The Gateway Fountain and Mist Tree provide fun fountain and sprinkler effects for children to run through and keep cool. The Anheuser-Busch stage hosts concerts and events year round. The park is also home to large, gorgeous pieces of artwork and sculptures to view as you walk along one of its many walking and jogging trails. Unique play equipment shaped like building blocks and animals will keep children entertained for hours. Not to mention, this park boasts stunning landscaping and gardens that give the whole park a very serene feel.






2. The Children's Museum - This location is set up like a regular museum, but the exhibits are especially geared towards kids. FlowWorks is an exhibit that allows children to learn how machines are powered by water, and a huge bonus is that they can get wet! EcoStation is powered solely by solar energy that allows children to step outside and collect insects, create leaf rubbings, and watch birds. Kidtropolis, USA allows children to run a city by managing play businesses, using play money, and keeping order with a play police force. The exhibits are ever-changing and strive to bring authentic, hands-on learning to children.






3. Kemah Boardwalk - The boardwalk has something for everyone. Attractions such as rollercoasters, choo-choo train boardwalk tours, and ferris wheels will thrill you and your family. The Boardwalk Beast is a boat that will zip you around Galveston Bay at speeds up to 40mph. The Aquarium restaurant is home to Stingray Reef, which is essentially a stingray petting zoo as well as a place to eat, and there is plenty of dining and shopping to enjoy. Kemah has something for everyone in the family!






4. Splashtown - This family-friendly water park boasts a large, diverse amount of activities for everyone. For the thrill-seekers, the park is home to three raft rides that shoot you through tunnels and blast you into pools in a tube. For the loungers, there are plenty of pools with chairs and even a lazy river for your relaxation pleasure. For the little ones, Crocodile Isle, Treehouse Island and Blue Lagoon Activity Pool offer water-friendly playground equipment complete with waterfalls and a bucket that dumps 1,000 gallons of water on your head!







5. Houston Zoo - The Houston Zoo is located in the middle of bustling downtown and next to the beautiful Hermann Park. In addition to the elephant, primate, aquarium, and numerous other animal exhibits, the zoo also boasts giraffe feeding, 4-D IMAX films, a Wildlife Carousel, and a zoo animal-themed water play park.







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Top 3 Easiest Ways To Spruce Up Your Home To Sell

New jobs, new lifestyles, and new circumstances can sometimes force homeowners out of their homes and into selling them quickly, and often these homeowners have little or no time to think about sprucing up their home a bit to sell it. Unfortunately, if a seller does not take care of these five details before putting their home in the market, buyers are more likely to hit the ground running before they've even reached the front steps. Word to the wise: if you DO have the time and resources to complete these tasks before you put your home on the market, it will pay off!

3. Brass fixtures - Let's face it; brass fixtures just look dated, and homeowners who have lived in older homes for several years simply do not know this. Not to worry though, because changing out brass chandeliers or switch plates is easy as DIY. You could even prime and paint your fixtures a neutral, matte shade to tie it into the rest of the room effortlessly and elegantly.

2. Vanity strips - Nothing ages a bathroom quite like a vanity strip. When I see a vanity strip, I picture Marilyn Monroe sitting in front of a makeup mirror waiting to go out on a photo shoot… except they aren't quite so glamorous when they're in your home. To fix this problem, simply remove the vanity strip and invest in a couple of inexpensive wall sconces to mount on either side of the mirror to bring light to your bathroom.

1. Outlandish wall paint - Your personal style is unique and beautiful - to YOU. When a buyer comes into a home, they want to see neutral, flattering tones on the walls and less of aquamarine, your daughter's favorite color. Painting the rooms in your home to suit the tastes of all buyers might just be THE most cost effective way to spruce up your home with the greatest pay off. Invest in  few gallons of neutral toned paint and give your rooms a mature makeover.

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3 Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Luxurious

As a homeowner, you spend so much time designing and decorating the different rooms in your house, obsessing over every detail, and highlighting the focal points - except for the foyer, the guest bathroom, and the laundry room. Most homeowners leave these rooms out of their plans to redesign because they serve unimportant or minor purposes in the big scheme of things. Honing in on the details of these three rooms (or areas) will make all the difference in tying together the design elements of your home as well as give it a truly luxurious feel.


1. The foyer - Your own entryway does not need high ceilings to feel as elegant as the foyer in the photo below. One way to give your foyer the look of gorgeous high ceilings is to paint your walls darker than the ceiling. A light-colored ceiling draws the eye upward and creates a lengthening effect. Try painting your walls a medium shade, such as teal, and your ceiling in a complementary color such as cream. Another way to lush-ify your foyer is to invest in an inexpensive light fixture, and match other hardware or details in your entryway to it. The key is to use a color darker than your walls that is still complimentary. For example, you could try a bronze or black-rimmed luminary and paint the rail on your banister the same shade. Adding a few bronze or black picture frames to your walls will tie everything together beautifully!





2. The guest bathroom - Guest bathrooms are usually overlooked when redesigning because they are typically small and aren't used every day. However, the right touches will ensure that your guest bathroom is used much more often! The key to creating the feel of a luxurious bathroom is to invest in a  new mirror that has a distinctively different shape and sparkling details. Let the new mirror become the focal point in your bathroom, like the one shown below. Another tip to make the cramped space feel larger is to keep the walls light and the cabinetry dark. The combination of light-colored walls and rich, dark cabinetry draws the eye upward yet again, making your guest bathroom feel like one in a hotel.





3. The laundry room - Laundry rooms tend to be one of the most frustrating rooms in the house, often because they are either small or not set up well. Chances are, your laundry room has all the space you need to get your work done and can be rearranged to open up the maximum amount of space. Paintung the walls a light, clean color opens up the room and emits a fresh, relaxing feel. Try setting your washing machine and dryer on the floor and building a simple flat shelf over it (this is where your husband comes in!) to create space for sorting and folding. Placing a few inexpensive shelves above your workspace will clear your flat shelf of anything that could get in the way of folding, such as detergent. Buying a few inexpensive, pretty baskets can be used to add a decorative touch as well as keep all your materials in order. Finally, placing a metal shower curtain rod between two walls gives you room to hang up the clothes that need to be hung immediately after leaving the dryer.







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DIY Organization: 5 Ideas For Your Home

Organizing your home can be quite the daunting task - the shelving units, racks, and gadgets made for home organization are pricey, and let's say you aren't the creative/crafty/DIY type. Look no further, because here you will find organization tools for your home that are inexpensive, easy to use, and completely idiot proof!


1. Who can stand all the loose baking sheets, pot lids, and carving boards that seem to fly out whenever you open the cabinet door? I bet you never thought that something that sits on the desk in your office is the perfect solution to this common kitchen problem. A tool as simple as a desk organizer with slats (see picture below for reference) will house your loose items and slides easily into your bottom cabinets. Say goodbye to the avalanche effect!

2. All the men should enjoy this one - can you remember the last time you spent much too long digging through your toolbox to find one wrench? Never again. All you need to do for this one is purchase an ultra-cheap tie or belt rack (chances are you already have one) and mount it onto the wall in the garage. From there, you can hang your tools by height so you will never have to rummage for the tiniest wrench ever again.

3.  This one's for the ladies. If you have a sewing or craft room (or even an office-gone-craft-room, which your husband isn't particularly crazy about), chances are you chose the smallest room in your your home. This doesn't leave much room for boxes and bags of ribbon, sewing supplies, art supplies, or spools of wrapping paper on the floor. One way to fix this problem is to hang a pegboard onto your wall, fill the holes with nails and hooks, and hang your wanted items on the board. You can even dress it up by adding a coat of paint that feels artsy and inspires you!

4.  Bathroom storage closets are small. Trying to fit all your towels, toiletries, medicines, cleaning products, and seasonal items in there is a pain, until I came across this tip. Hang a plastic over-the-door shoe organizer on the inside of the closet door, and from there you can store all your bottles, products, soaps (you name it!) on the inside, saving the room for your bulky towels and of course, your seasonal Christmas snowman shower curtain.

5.  Now for the grand finale - this quite possibly could be the most creative organizational idea I have seen to date. Simply cut some PVC pipe into small pieces (or have your husband do it), mount them onto the interiors of your bathroom cabinets, and use them to hold your styling tools and keep cords at bay. How brilliant is that?

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Balancing Your Life

It is 4:30 in the afternoon, and you are at work. You haven't eaten all day, and you are starving. You're ready to go home, but first you need to run to the grocery store because there is nothing to eat at home. You also have something to drop off somewhere, but you can't remember what… what was it….?

If this sounds familiar, you are most likely over-working yourself. Welcome to the 99.9% club of working folk! Would you like to make an attitude adjustment with high payoff, a clearer mind, and reduced stress?  Whether you're overwhelmed by unfocused mental activity, have become sidetracked by emotional concerns, or simply want to improve your intellectual performance, the following tips will help you think, work, and feel better.

Plan worry time. When you find your mind drifting into worry, force yourself to put it off until a later time. Focus on the task at hand and only allow yourself to worry during the car ride home. If you must, write down your worries and check back with them later!

Separate your worries into categories: The worries that are real and the worries that may never happen. Many people have trouble putting their worries into perspective, and end up wasting valuable time agonizing over events that never come to pass. By dividing up your worries, you can focus on the ones that really matter and come up with solutions that you'll actually use.

Learn to say no. The worst thing you can do is overwork yourself. Overextending your efforts leads to    stress, exhaustion, forgetfulness, and a plethora of other ailments. Limit yourself to only a few tasks that you can realistically handle, and refuse to become "one of those people" whom others can always go to, always ask for favors, etc.

Create an oasis for yourself at home (or away from the office) to mentally get away. When you come home in the evening, what do you find yourself wanting to do the most? If that includes relaxing on the patio with a drink, then design that space to be as relaxing, fulfilling, and non-work related as possible!

Everyone has to learn how to juggle their own life. As an extremely meticulous and detail-oriented person, I have had to teach myself through try-and-fail experiences how to focus on large jobs and leave the small things at the door. If you can truly accomplish the points I've discussed above, you'll be any employer's best and most valuable asset!

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