Tag: Home
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Drying Hydrangeas for Home Decor & Gifting
By: Southern Hospitality Co I don’t dry every flower I grow. Some are meant to be fleeting. But hydrangeas earn the extra effort. Even when the blooms start to fade, they still have presence. There’s a kind of beauty in that last stretch of their season, when the color softens and the petals go from…
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How to Make a Luxurious Sugar Scrub at Home
By: Southern Hospitality Co I’ve always lovedgiving people things. Not grand things. Just small, unexpected offerings. A handwritten note. A jar of something homemade. A scrub that makes your hands feel like they belong to someone who drinks enough water and remembers to take deep breaths. This sugar scrub came out of that instinct. It’s…
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Sentimental Style: How to Make Your Home Feel Like You
By: By: Brittany Shepard / The Sentimental Decorator When I think about the spaces that feel most like home, they’re rarely the ones that look like a magazine cover. Instead, it’s the rooms where you can feel the stories. A chipped table passed down through generations. A shelf full of cookbooks with handwritten notes. Maybe…
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DIY Citronella Candle Cachepot
Some projects aren’t really projects. They’re moments you give yourself. A quiet hour, something warm to sip, a soft scent filling the house while you make something beautiful almost by accident. I found these little cachepot planters in the prettiest soft blue, just enough color to feel special without trying too hard. They also come…
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Tiny Space, Big Style: My Favorite Mini Makeover Yet
There’s a small alcove just off my kitchen that’s always felt a little…unfinished. I had all the elements I loved—blue and white ceramics, a few favorite art pieces, and some faux hydrangeas—but the space still didn’t feel quite right. It’s deeper than it looks, and despite the décor, it lacked that sense of cohesion and…
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Creating an Inviting Foyer: First Impressions Matter
By: Edith-Anne Duncan As an interior designer, I’m often asked how to make a lasting first impression in a home, and my answer is always the same—start with your foyer. This small yet crucial space sets the tone for the entire house, offering a sneak peek into the atmosphere, style, and personality of the rest…
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Classic Coastal Style: Timeless Design Tips for Your Home
By: Amy Dusseault / Palmetto Porcha At Home Having grown up in New England, I’ve always been drawn to timeless, classic design—a style that reflects the relaxed yet refined aesthetic of the coastal homes I admired along the Massachusetts coastline and during my summers on Cape Cod. There’s something enduring about the simplicity of these…
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The Art of Mixing Patterns, Textures & Colors in Your Home
By: Mary Catherine Folmar / Cotton & Quill I’ve always had a love for pattern and color. From the timeless elegance of Colonial Williamsburg and my grandmother’s home—filled with fabulous chintz and trellis patterns—to my travels across Europe and Asia, diverse patterns, colors, and architectural details have long inspired me. These influences have shaped my…
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The Ultimate Guide to Styling Your Bar Cart
By: Misty Butcher / la Petite Maison Bar carts are one of the most versatile and chic design elements you can add to your space. Whether you live in a cozy studio apartment or a grand chateau, a well-styled bar cart can elevate any home. It’s not just for serving drinks—it can transform into a…
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How to Make Your Overnight Guests Feel Extra Welcome
Being a gracious hostess is a fine art — but let’s be real: none of us have a perfectly polished home at all times. My own “perfectly imperfect” approach to hosting has taught me one key thing: it’s the little touches that make your guests feel truly special, not your Pinterest worthy living room. So,…