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Daily Delight: Decorate Your Walls With Hats

by Farima Alavi May 16, 2012 4 Comments

So I thought I’d continue Home Improvement Month with another easy project. This idea comes from our very own Sarah Richardson, who spruced up a wall in her summer house with straw hats. If you have a cottage style home (or even if you don’t), the hats can really add an extra lighthearted touch. You can incorporate some colorful hats or stick to neutral ones like Sarah did — you really can’t go wrong whichever way you choose to display them. Plus, you will save some room in your closet so you have an excuse to go shopping!

Sarah's Summer Home

What other simple home improvement projects are you doing this summer? Tell us in the comments below.

Blog of the Month: Lobster and Swan

by Kayla Kitts May 10, 2011 3 Comments

I’m kind of obsessed with vintage vignettes. (Okay, majorly obsessed.) Apparently, so is Jeska, the creator, writer and editor of Lobster and Swan, a blog dedicated to sharing decorating ideas, daily discoveries, inspiring photos and recipes too amazing to look at when hungry.

Jeska says, “I live to make my (and hopefully your) surroundings a happier, more beautiful place by taking pleasure in the simple joys of everyday life and the theatre and wonder of some things that may be out of our reach but are delightful nevertheless.” Her blog does exactly that.

Blog of the Week: The Newlywed Diaries

by Karli Sanders Cook October 31, 2010 No Comments

Working as a contributor on Design Happens at HGTV is almost too much of a good thing (keyword – almost). Five days a week, I’m pleasantly besieged by opulent designs from around the world. And while I can’t help but drool over the design porn…

…it paradoxically helps me to me appreciate paired down, effortlessly attainable style all the more. I get extra excited when I see a blog post and think, “I can do that!” Well, I knew I had found a blog I could love immensely when I came across The Newlywed Diaries and the post “Could I do this?”

Blog of the Week: A Beach Cottage

by Kayla Kitts August 27, 2010 14 Comments

As a star-struck fan of cottage-style decor, A Beach Cottage is my daily (and healthy) dose of eye candy. Sarah, the blog’s author, is a wife, mother, decorator and lover of all things sea-inspired, vintage and unique. She created A Beach Cottage as an outlet for her projects and decorating ideas, as well as inspiration for those trying to achieve their own cozy beach cottage look.

The Joys of Cottage Living

Bring Outdoor Furniture Indoors

by Kayla Kitts July 21, 2010 5 Comments

What better way to enjoy your outdoor furniture year-round than by bringing it inside? Check out these creative and playful ideas.

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I love the whimsical, yet modern feel of these indoor swings.

Lacking outdoor space? Bring the comfort and freedom of a hammock right inside.

Nothing complements the cottage style more than this white picnic table.

Kick off your shoes and relax in an indoor cushioned porch swing.

The Little Bird Swing doubles as a swing for adults and a rocking chair for children.

Rattan and wicker are perfect for beach house decor and coastal living.

These modern indoor hammocks are chic and relaxing.

Check out this collection of outdoor/indoor furniture that’s sure to inspire.

Discover more ways to use your outdoor furniture at HGTV.com.

5 Cozy Cottage Kitchens from HGTV.com

by Karli Sanders Cook July 16, 2010 2 Comments

design-happens-white-cottage533x400 From HGTV.com

There’s something warm and cozy about a cottage-style kitchen — you just know comfort food is being made in it. Cottage-style rooms often include elements like exposed beams, open shelving, chandeliers and shabby-chic antiques. For more on this style, check out this video and these five cottage kitchens from HGTV.com.

4 More Cottage Kitchens