Design Happens

by Briana Mowrey June 14, 20137 comments

BRIANA: If you've been holding your breath wondering when we were going to get around to Mason jars, stop waiting to exhale. Crafters and design bloggers have turned these practical vessels for food preservation into: vases, chandeliers, planters, co

by Briana Mowrey June 10, 201317 comments

Hey, MacGyvers! Planning a summer vacation? Don't bring excess baggage — craft with it instead. If you've upgraded to an ergonomic roller bag but still have some vintage suitcases hanging around, try transforming them into these fabulous crafts. (If

by Allie Holcomb June 10, 20135 comments

Every time I head to a garage sale or thrift store, I keep an eye out for a vintage ladder. They’re so multifunctional -- they can find a home in almost any room, whether it’s a living room or a bathroom. I typically use them as anything besides a cl

by Kim Stoegbauer June 7, 20111 comments

Daddy. Papa. Father. Padre. Pops. Every dad is special in his own wonderful way. So with Father's Day coming up (mark your calendar — it's June 19th this year) I decided to design a full set of FREE printable cards you can download to celebrate him

by Farima Alavi June 14, 20134 comments

You may not know that HGTV.com is based in Knoxville, Tenn. It's mainly known as Big Orange Country (Go Vols!), but many people don't realize how beautiful it is around here. The Great Smoky Mountains are very close to the heart of downtown, and the

by Lili Zarghami June 11, 20133 comments

I'm a real estate stalker. Being a New Yorker, I love knowing how much a home costs (it's a quirk in this city and I promise you it's acceptable here).  Most of all I just love pulling the curtains back and taking a look at what's behind those window

by Marianne Canada June 11, 201310 comments

Summer is well underway and that means the party is headed outside. My family loves the Fourth of July in particular, especially my dad (he can't buy enough fireworks). This year I'm adding to the festivities with this patriotic and surprisingly fun

by Lili Zarghami June 6, 20131 comments

Last weekend my family was invited to a friend's Putnam Valley lake house for a day of row boating, paddle boarding and general good times. I've never really enjoyed lake swimming that much in the past (see: my aversion to bugs), but my point of view

by Kayla Kitts June 10, 20134 comments

I don't know if you remember, but way back in January I went to the Atlanta Gift and Home Furnishings Market to spot design trends and meet with industry insiders. I mentioned the flamingo trend popping up (and not just in coastal-inspired interiors)

by Jessica Yonker June 12, 20130 comments

When I overheard Adventures in Antiquing extraordinaire Camille gave conditioning her hair with beer a try, my first thought was probably similar to what you’re thinking right now: Whaaaat? As it turns out, your favorite brew may have more uses th