Home Décor for the Busy Mom
May 21, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Decor
By Nicole Tyler Blair So, you are supposed to get yourself and the kids out of the house in the morning by 7:00; then you work until 5:00, pick up the kids, cook dinner, go to soccer practice, then it’s home for bath and bedtime. And you are also responsible for keeping a clean and [...]
Creating a Fresh Look for the Spring
April 21, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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By Nicole Blair Spring is in the air! It’s the perfect time to freshen up your décor, and there’s no better place to start than with your mantel. Since your mantel serves as the center focal point of your living space, use it to highlight some of your favorite pieces in your home. As you [...]
Southern Style, Simplified
April 12, 2012 by Kristin Hauch
Filed under At Home, Decor
Many Georgia homes have fascinating historic roots, classic charm, and exemplify the phenomenon of “Southern hospitality.” Just one glance towards a sprawling white wrap-around porch is enough to make your taste buds tingle as you remember the flavor of sugary-sweet iced tea. The inviting, carefree, and unpretentious charm of an old plantation home is a [...]
Combining Old World Style with New World Decor
February 9, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Growing up with a creative mother, the ability to see something old and abused in a new light comes naturally to me. I can remember coming home from school to find my mother restoring furniture or redesigning the brick floors in our home. She taught me to see the beauty in things and the ways [...]
The Art of Repurposing
January 25, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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The need for change is a natural desire, especially with the changing of seasons. Often times it seems as though redecorating a home can only be made possible with a large wallet, but this is far from the truth. With a little time and creativity, the items in your home can be revamped and used [...]
Let Your Little Elves Deck the Halls!
December 17, 2011 by Fayette Woman
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Time to Deck the Halls? Even Your Little Ones Can Help! By Nicole Tyler Blair Any mother with small children knows how much they love being little helpers, especially during the holidays. But it can be more than just fun bonding time for parents and kids; Liz Martin, a pre-K teacher at The Goddard School [...]
Secrets to Magical Christmas Decor
December 9, 2011 by Kristin Hauch
Filed under At Home, Decor
Have you ever noticed how the simple addition of a color-complementing scarf, a sparkling necklace, or a pair of eye-popping pumps can turn an ordinary outfit into an expertly coordinated ensemble? The power of tasteful accessorizing is no secret; it’s all in the details. Likewise, when you are decorating on a budget for holiday parties [...]
Stylish Settings for the Thanksgiving Table
November 14, 2011 by Kristin Hauch
Filed under At Home, Decor
Every seasoned holiday host knows that a successful Thanksgiving event starts with a great menu idea, and when accompanied by the right atmosphere, turns into a warmhearted gathering. Similar to a deep, spicy aroma, a welcoming ambiance can percolate throughout the house, swirling through the air amongst guests’ friendly smiles and chatter, before finally culminating [...]
Sarah’s Houses…
January 14, 2011 by Kenya Brantley
Filed under At Home, Decor, Everyday Living
Hey Chicas, I hope everyone is well and staying warm!!! I must say that this has truly been an interesting last few days, wouldn’t you say? Maybe next week will be my attempt to get “back to normal”… But I definitely couldn’t start the weekend without posting to my favorite group of people!!! As most [...]
Elements of the Perfect Guest Suite…
December 22, 2010 by Kenya Brantley
Filed under At Home, Decor, Everyday Living
So if your family is like many families, you have guests coming in for the holidays with their fourteen bags (even though they’re “only staying for a couple of days”), those eight-year-old twins that everyone HATES loves, and that collie that is not quite potty trained. Everyone knows the basics when it comes to a good guest [...]
Gorgeous…
December 7, 2010 by Kenya Brantley
Filed under At Home, Decor, Everyday Living
Baby, it’s cold outside!!! I hope everyone is finding a way to stay warm!!! What’s not to love about this room? It’s crisp, it’s clean…Every part of this room was carefully chosen to create a feeling of coolness and calm. Notice how the rugged look of the coffee table is paired with white slipcovered sofas. I [...]
Deck the Halls…
November 30, 2010 by Kenya Brantley
Filed under At Home, Decor, Everyday Living
I love everything about Christmas…There, I said it…I really do!!! I love the cookies, the music, the lights, the trees, and yes, even the shopping (I said everything). But because this will be my first Christmas as a blogger, I wanted to do something a little different. I already know what my house looks like at Christmas time, [...]