We moved into our 2 bedroom apartment in Newport Beach back in February of this year. It was an older community that hadn’t really been upgraded but, didn’t matter to us considering it was much more space than we were used to, had gorgeous vaulted ceilings and we were walking distance to the beach. As far as design aesthetic- I really wanted to emulate beach…
Who’s in charge of naming paint colors? We need to talk… The endless confusion between the names you’ve chosen and descriptions written about them needs to end! Let’s take Benjamin Moore’s off white color, “Mayonnaise” for example. First of all, who would want to slather rich mayonnaise all over their wall? The official description is: “Inherently sophisticated and endlessly versatile, the Off-White collection offers subtle nuances…
Just when you thought choosing white to paint your space would be an easy selection… You go to the paint store and realize there are hundreds of shades of white. So which shade do you choose? You don’t want your space to look like a sterile laboratory but you also don’t want it to look like an old vanilla biscuit. The key…
Renting a home or apartment brings its own set of challenges and Jess Hartman overcomes them with unique alternatives such as this hallway wall makeover. Not only is this an inexpensive way to transform a wall it requires almost no materials. A measuring tape, washi tape and scissors are the essentials for this DIY project. The result? …Nothing short of fabulous! Have…
Bored of white walls? No artwork to put up? Here are some unique feature walls to inspire out of the box ideas to create a feature wall in your space. WALLPAPER This is a great way to bring some personality to a room in your home. With millions of designs out there, why not spice up your space? There is even removable wallpaper to…
Color can dramatically change the mood of your space and painting is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to improve the look of your home. However, there are a few things you need to do before diving into that paint can! So we’ve laid it all out, here’s everything you need to know before painting your wall. 1) Test the Paint Color …
Simply put, weddings are magical. It’s a special day to celebrate the combining of two lives, and you get to share this moment with family and friends. While it’s an exciting and beautiful day, it can also be stressful. Expectations attached to planning the perfect party adds to the anxiety, especially if you’re on a budget! Backyard weddings have become a trendy way to celebrate the…
Moving can be extremely stressful and combining two lives can be… Messy. Having a conversation with your partner about moving in together before bringing all of your baggage is the first place to start. It’s much easier to let go (physically and emotionally) of items, before bringing them into your new home. Tag Important Items Take a sticky note or colored tape and…
Have you forgotten to spring clean this year? You’re certainly not alone! Cleaning quickly falls to the bottom of a to do list and hmm… I wonder why? With warm weather knocking at your front door, the decision to spend time outside usually trumps petty indoors tasks. However, you should spend an afternoon before summer arrives and knock out some Spring cleaning. Below is a…
To get the inside scoop on how to jazz up a rented space, we turned to Manhattan dweller, Chelsey Brown, founder of City Chic Decor. Chelsey specializes in small, rented spaces to show people how you can turn a rented space into your own cozy home. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE RENTERS CAN MAKE? Not putting any effort into their home. Many renters believe…
