We are OBSESSED with hammocks for this upcoming summer season! This first one is an oversized style from The Hammock Boutique http://www.etsy.com/shop/HammockBoutique?section_id=13034437     If you prefer more colorful ones, check out these from Hammocks by Veronica Colindres http://www.etsy.com/shop/veronicacolindres?section_id=11554417 A few other things we think you may like: [caption id="attachment_215 ...

If you have a question about how to plant strawberries, or berries in general, apparently the go-to guy is the Berry Man!  He has this concise plan of planting strawberries on his website, but he also goes into a great deal of detail there as well!  Visit him at http://asktheberryman.com/planting_guide/strawberries_guide.html You'll be glad you did! Strawberries Planting Guide Summary SPACING 12" - 18" betw ...

Life would be perfect if we could sit under one of these all day! How do you like them? Gear up for Summer - it isn't far away, and let's not forget football season later this year! Pre-game parties! http://inspirationforhome.blogspot.com/2011/06/wicker-and-rattan-outdoor-furniture.html   http://www.squidoo.com/outdoor-gazebo-canopies   http://www.easy-outdoor-decor.com/canopy-gazebos.html http:// ...

Love the design on that frame you found at the yard sale, but the cheap plastic finish doesn’t quite fit into your shabby chic style?  Fake it!  Alchemy Junk has the perfect solution to your problem. Her color of choice?  “Rusted Metal Patina.”  She has come up with a great way to fake the look, which works great when you want a rusted finish on say, plastic or wood. She uses Iron Metallic Surfacer and Rust ...

Springtime brings out the green thumb in many of us, myself included.  Unfortunately, though, my green is tainted with little brown spots and maybe even a tinge of yellow!  I absolutely love to get out and work in my little garden.  I always start early from seeds, tenderly encouraging my babies to grow.  They don't always oblidge me.  So, with that being the case, I am constantly on the search for helpful ...

Spring bold decor ideas from Lushome.com   Bright Color Combinations for Interior Decorating by Holly Dyment, Colorful Spring Decorating Ideas Bright interior decorating ideas from interior decorator Holly Dyment are cheerful and bold, perfect for spring home decorating. Dynamic interior design ideas that include bright room colors and floral designs in all rainbow color tones can inspire optimistic sp ...

By: Crystal Paine Does the thought opening your home to guest scare you because your home  is messy? Never fear! I have a simple, step-by-step plan to help you whip your house into shape — in two hours or less. Now, mind you, this two-hour plan won’t have you dusting baseboards or scrubbing behind your toilets with a toothbrush, but it will get your home presentable enough to make it a welcoming haven for y ...

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to transform that outdated, ugly piece of furniture into something cute, fun and fresh! These days, more and more people are turning to painting and refinishing old pieces of furniture, whether to sell for extra income or to save money by not buying new pieces. Whatever the reason, the end result is usually just darlin'. We're gonna give it whirl, how 'bout you? Here's an ...

If you love all things Paula Deen then you're sure to love her line of home furnishings. Here are several of our favorite pieces. To view the entire collection, visit http://pauladeenhome.com/PDH/ ...

By Michelle Ullman The bright, hot days of summer, with clear blue skies overhead, are the perfect backdrop for beautiful containers of flowers. Most of the best container garden plants are blooming now, and nurseries are full of annual and perennial flowers in every color imaginable. You could buy a pre-planted container at the nursery, which would be quick and easy, but then you would miss the fun of pick ...