This is a fun post to write, because it means we got new sheets! Don't you just love it when you get a new set of sheets? It's one of my favorite simple pleasures in life. The folks at California Design Den contacted me to see if I was interested in them sending me a new set of sheets for a review here at Simple Decorating Tips. Uh... Heck yeah! What have I ... Keep Reading...
Tin Interiors
Tin interiors are so popular right now... It's easy to see why. There is something that is intriguing about tin when it's used in an unexpected way. I love it when a full wall is treated with tin, but sometimes that is just a bit too big of a project. Here are a few ideas to bring in a tin interior without having to do a full blown renovation project. Over the ... Keep Reading...
Incorporating Vintage & New Light Fixtures
I have loved incorporating vintage and new light fixtures at our house. If you're new to the blog, about 18 months ago we bought a fixer upper that was a late model mid-century. Too late for the super cool mid-century styling we all think of. In fact, this house mostly lacked any interesting character. It was a blank slate for me! Yay, that's what I love the ... Keep Reading...
Tips on Forcing Bulbs Indoors
Forcing bulbs indoors is something I've always wanted to do myself. In the past, the closest I've come to forcing bulbs is either to buy the already potted up and sprouting tulips at the greenhouse, (You can read that post here) or to put bulbs, like paperwhites into a container with rocks and water on the bottom. Though that is still fun, I really wanted to try ... Keep Reading...
Before & After: Fireplace Renovation
In our whole house renovation, part of the project included opening up the family room to be an extension of the kitchen for an open dining room / hearth room space. I loved the idea of a hearth room in the kitchen/dining area, but the existing fireplace would need a serious fireplace renovation along with the rest of the house's renovating projects! Here's the ... Keep Reading...
Bathroom Storage Sale & Bird Clock
I don't think it's a coincidence that Joss & Main is having their bathroom storage sale this month... I'm pretty sure this has to be the biggest month to renovate a bathroom in the US. Makes sense, right? It's cold outside, therefore outside projects are pretty limited. The holidays are over and you're left with that bathroom that has bugged you for so ... Keep Reading...
First Aid… Remove Sticky Residue
A few years ago, I shared with you how to get a leftover sticky label off a jar, (you can read that post here). This time, it's not a jar I needed to remove the sticky residue from, it's our wood floor! Although I opted for soft pine flooring for the main floor of our recently renovated house, I want lots of dings and dents and wear marks to age it, but I don't ... Keep Reading...
Boho Rug Special Shopping Deals
Welcome to the 2nd installment of SPECIAL SHOPPING DEALS, with a BOHO RUG to die for! Okay, maybe not to actually die for, but it's a really fun rug! I love the style, color and it's crazy durable to boot! Last week I received an email from ALLMODERN announcing their President's Day sale. It goes until next Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Lots of fun furniture, ... Keep Reading...
Is There Anything to do in Sonoma Valley if you Don’t Drink Wine?
As I was planning our trip to California, and the San Francisco Bay area, everyone I talked to about visiting Sonoma Valley only talked about touring the wineries. Touring a winery to see the process of wine making sounded fun, but as it turns out, to tour a winery in Sonoma Valley is pricey, lowest price we heard of was around $70 a person, (and that was a ... Keep Reading...
New Series… Special Shopping Deals!
I'm going to try a new series I'm calling Special Shopping Deals! Because of having a DIY & decorating blog, I get special email notifications from certain vendors that I work with telling me of their upcoming special shopping deals for the next week or so. Up until now, I haven't done much with that information for you. I've taken advantage of it myself, ... Keep Reading...