in the nest

A beautiful home is a happy home for the industrious domestic. Here’s where you’ll find a great
do-it-yourself project, before & afters, or anything that gives you the inspiration to spruce up your nest.

Small Space?
written by: 
Holly
There is one thing almost all of us wish we had more of (besides an unlimited decorating budget, of course!)… SPACE! Even the most spacious homes have their challenging areas. For the majority of us, each squ...
Italian Villas
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Kristin
Want to take a nice little getaway to Italy? The luxury rentals at Italian Villas are absolutely exquisite. Not only are the views to die for, but the decor in each is nothing short of lovely. Enjoy! ...
British Colonial
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Kristin
The Carribean not only boasts picture-perfect waters and beaches; it is also home to the British Colonial style.  Deep, rich wood accents, open-air windows, and treasured antiques are the perfect companion to the s...
Asian Decor
written by: 
Holly
Long before civilization ventured West, the Far East was setting style trends that would last for centuries. In more ways than can be mentioned, we are influenced by the lines, concepts and mantras of Asian culture....
Spanish-Style Rooms
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Holly
LAST WEEK TO ENTER $500 Container Store Giveaway!!  Details below post...   Looking to add a little spice to your life? After taking a peek into some of these Spanish-influenced rooms you might ...
The Greek Key
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Kristin
$500 Container Store Giveaway!!  Details below post...         Mamma Mia! How I wish I was sitting from a balcony with this peaceful view. While we have yet to hi...
Design with Shape & Form
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Holly
New $500 Giveaway!!  Details below post... Good interior design always uses color (or lack thereof), texture, contrast, and shape/form. This month, we have covered everything but the very last c...
Adding Texture
written by: 
Holly
Texture is the hidden hero of interior design. The subtle touches that bring sophistication and finesse to a room are often accomplished by adding texture. Texture can refine similar colors, or make different colors...
Contrasting Ideas
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Holly
Want to up the drama in your home? One surefire approach is to use contrasting colors. Of course we all know that using black or white can easily make even the faintest hue seem to pop, but when you inject both shad...
Pattern Play
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Holly
Patterns can be fun, playful, dramatic, serious or bold, colorful or monochromatic … there are endless possibilities and combinations. You can be bold and mix them, or be restrained and stick with just one. ...
Naturally Etsy
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Holly
When we think of natural or organic, our mind tends to link those words with other words like hand-made. It stands to reason that Etsy (considered both a favorite shopping resource and pastime of ours based on the a...
Simply Clean
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Holly
When we think of a clean home, what usually comes to mind is an array of cleaning products, most of which we have no idea what they are made of. For those of us with little people crawling and walking...
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