Easter comes very early this year. March 27th, to be exact. So we pulled together some decorations we already had and mixed them with some goodies from Oriental Trading to give some simple and fun Easter ideas. We created our little display using platters and items we already had, mixed with some inexpensive decor we’ve picked up over the last few weeks. For the children’s activities, we turned to Oriental
By no means do I want to rush these last two weeks of the year, but if you’re planning to host a little something for New Years Eve, now is the time to pick out your decor. Ordering online ahead of time will save you from running to your local overpriced party supply store two days before. By now you know that we love everything that Oriental Trading has to
If you didn’t have a chance to check out our recent Holiday Entertaining Guide, then you missed out on our feature of Improvements Catalog. We showed off a Pop Up Christmas tree that comes fully lit and decorated and takes five minutes to set up. Since then, we’ve enjoyed checking out the rest of the Improvements site to find other great holiday entertaining must haves to make life easier. In case
Brunch and New York go hand in hand. With our bars and lounges open later than most other cities, it’s no wonder so many people like the idea of sleeping in, throwing on some dark shades, and heading to the nearest brunch spot for unlimited mimosas and some delicious food. In warm weather it’s even nicer, with outdoor seating and a nice view. But brunch is also a great idea
Looking to add some color to your home for the new year? Check out an accent wall we painted with Late Night Serenade color from Clark and Kensington’s OPI line. We love the bold color and the difference it makes in the room. Now all that’s needed is to hang something on the wall, add in some more throw pillows on the bed, and it’s a perfect new look for
New Year new decor? If you’re searching for some simple design ideas to add to your home’s decor, check out two easy DIYs we created using decals from Wall Pops. Wall decals are great options to add color and design to a wall without painting. While there are many design options available, you can also get creative and make your own designs using basic shapes. Triangle Decals We created our
Adding a few decorative touches during the holidays can totally transform your home. You don’t have to turn your house into the North Pole to make it feel cozier for the season. One way is to purchase a comforter or pillows for your bedroom or guestroom that you can bring out each year to add some holiday cheer. Whether it’s soft textured throw pillows or a Christmas bed set, it’s
Are you hosting the holidays this year? Whether it’s your first time hosting and you have no entertaining tools, or if you just want to pick up some new gadgets or decor this year, we’ve got you covered. Check out our picks for decor, tableware, and what will go in your new glassware. The Table West Elm Must Haves 1. Fishnet Woven Runner 2. Flow Dinnerware Set 3. Manzanita Candelabra –
Thanks to Pinterest, Oriental Trading, and local dollar stores, we had an awesome time decorating for this year’s Halloween party. We figured it would be fun to share our Pinterest board full of inspiration and the end results. Here is our Halloween Ball board on Pinterest, complete with decor, food, and costume inspiration. Follow Nicole Perrino’s board Halloween ball on Pinterest. And here are some photos from the party: Have you
Food. Fashion. Events. Free. Fun. And all we were missing is our love for DESIGN. Design Corner will feature different fun elements of design- including glimpses into different Bronx homes. To kick it off, here’s a glimpse into my own! My Style: Vintage mixed with Modern Budget: Flea Market and Free finds Living in a railroad apartment can be a challenge, but also very fun to design. Couch-Ashley
After painting my last apartment and finding out what a terrible painter I am- I have decided to leave the walls in my small railroad apartment white. There are only so many pictures or paintings you can hang, and I think I’ve probably reached my limit- so I decided to try a nice big decal in our mini playroom. When I first saw the half room attached to my bedroom,
