Creating a Stylized Outdoor Space – Part 3 #Digin

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.

This month I’ve been sharing a series of outdoor living posts on Creating a Stylized Outdoor space with help from our friends at The Home Depot and The Home Depot Garden Club.  We could sit and discuss style tips all day, but nothing is as great as going right to the experts!

In store, you can see all the great outdoor living furniture they have to offer and speak to their store associates about the furniture types, materials, and styles they have available.  Alternatively to can shop online:

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On The Home Depot website you can design your outdoor living room by choosing from 10 different frame options available and 9 different cushion colors.  Then order your furniture directly from their site or just browse for ideas online and actually purchase your furniture in store.

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Their collections are lovely and include everything from dining tables, chairs, loveseats, side tables, ottomans, and chaise loungers.  After browsing through their collections, I’ve found three that I would really love for my own back deck and will highlight for you today. [Read more…]

Creating a Stylized Outdoor Space – Part 2 #Digin

 

Stylized Outdoor SpaceThis is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.

It’s time to #digin to part 2 of our series on Creating a Stylized Outdoor Space!  This week we will be talking about the things that people should take into account when determining what furniture best fits their lifestyle, and we will talk about how and why different sets work better in different outdoor living spaces.

When buying outdoor furniture, there’s a lot to think about.  Obviously you should think about what kind of space you have.  Is the furniture for a deck? A gazebo? The yard?  You should also think about what kind of environment the furniture will be in.  Will it be exposed to rain or covered?  What kind of sun exposure will it have?And of course, you want to think about what you will be using the space for. [Read more…]

10 Easy Tips to Reduce Water Consumption with Pennington Smart Seed

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On behalf of myself and my readers I want to thank Pennington Smart Seed for sponsoring this two part series on lawn maintenance!  I also want to thank everyone who participated in our giveaway.  You guys shared some great lawn care tips here on the blog and on my Facebook page, which I’ve enjoyed reading.  By the way, one of my favorite tips came from Courtney.  She wrote, “Get your husband to help you out. Work goes by so much faster with 2 people!” Yes, I agree! Haha!

And for those of you wanting to know who won the $50 Amex giveaway. Your wait is over.  Please congratulate  our winner, Kimberly Bauer! [Read more…]

Creating a Stylized Outdoor Space – Part 1 #Digin

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.

A few weeks ago I introduced you to The Home Depot Garden Club and The Home Depot Spring Blogger Campaign.  Throughout the month of May, bloggers from all over the country will be sharing how-to videos, tutorials, and ideas on everything from grills to gardening, and I am very excited to be a part of this project!

Be sure to follow The Home Depot on all their social networks so you can catch all their tips and all of the great blogger projects:  Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest |YouTube [Read more…]

Freshen Up Your Home with the Air Wick National Park Collection

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As I clean house, I love to freshen things up with a little fragrance.  I was recently contacted about reviewing some new limited edition scents from Air Wick. They have partnered with the National Park Foundation to craft fragrances inspired by the natural elements found in our national parks. The new limited edition scents introduced this spring are: Grand Canyon, American Samoa, Denali, Hawai’i, Virgin Islands and Gulf Islands.

Currently I’m using the American  Somoa scent in my kitchen.  Since coconut is one of my favorite scents, I really love this fragrance.  It is a very clean scent and has a tropical island appeal too.  And because it is coconut, that also makes it great for the kitchen, although I think it would be perfect for any room.

I’m also using the Denali scent in my main bathroom.  It has a fresh linen scent, and it really gives your bathroom a “just cleaned” scent.  Because it has cotton/linen scent to it, it would also be great for your bedrooms if you use fragrances in those.

And then I also got the Hawai’i scent.  I haven’t used it in the house yet, but I think it is going to be great.  It has a tropical fruit smell to it, almost like a Hurricane drink.  I’d probably use this in any room except the bedroom.

And then the Grand Canyon has a very sweet, floral fragrance to it.  It’s so nice!  And I think it would be great in an entry hall, bathroom, or living area.

For more updates and information, follow Air Wick on Facebook.

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Disclosure: I received product samples for review. The opinions are my own.

Lawn & Garden Care 101 with Pennington Smart Seed and a $50 American Express Giveaway

Lawn & Garden Care 101 with Pennington Smart Seed

As we all get ready to work out in the yard for the spring and summer seasons, I am happy to partner with Pennington Smart Seed to bring you some lawn maintenance tips.  A few years ago we had some grass seed sown in our yard, and it didn’t come in quite as nicely as we would have liked.  Not to mention, we still had a ton of weeds!  Fortunately we’ve been introduced to Pennington Smart Seed and have been provided with all the information we need to get the job done right this time! [Read more…]

New Design Trends for 2013 You Can’t Miss

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With the New Year making head way, have you considered implementing goals for your home too? Whether you are building a new home or making changes to your existing home, it never hurts to get ahead and learn about the design trends.

Even if your home is currently built and you desire to change up the look, consider that every once in a while a house needs a bit of retouching so that it can stay current and fresh. The best way to do this is to stay on top of the design trends and figure out which ones are your favorites. If you see a few trends that catch your eye, don’t be afraid to implement them into your current decorated interior. With a little bit of improvising you’ll have a new trendy room that’s perfect for seating company in. Plus, your kids will hopefully think that it will look nice and current too – especially if they like fun new patterns like camouflage, which is trending right now in the interior design world.

Brass on Furniture and Elements

Brass is a wonderful way to add a touch of warmth to your space, as well as add a lovely gleam to your furniture and decorative elements. With this golden hue, you will definitely be feeling the warmth of summer when it arrives. Plus, brass elements blend perfectly with other metals and ages well if you decide to keep the new furniture in your interior for a long period of time.

Create an Adventurous Interior With Camouflage

Camouflage may seem like an odd decorative element to incorporate into your home, but if it’s done correctly it can be rather fun! If you’re building a new home and are on to the stage of building design services that means you’re one step closer to decorating your home. Incorporate camouflage into your interiors on fun elements, such as your seat cushions or pillows. Your kids will definitely love this trend.

Regal Elegance With Historical Furniture

If you love embracing history and even more so love to incorporate historical or remakes of historical pieces in your home, you’ll be excited to hear that Louis XIV furniture is back on–trend. Fall in love with precision of form, classical ornamentation, and straight lines on furniture and your room will look truly elegant.

About the Author: Sierra loves interior design and keeping up on all of the latest design trends. She recommends checking out magazines or an architecture design website for more information.

The Home Depot Spring DIY Program and the Garden Club


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Aren’t you ready for this unseasonably cold weather to go away? I know I am!  I’m so excited to see the flowers and trees in bloom.  And this year, I’m even more excited because I will be teaming up with The Home Depot for the The Home Depot Spring DIY program.  As part of the program, I will be tackling some do it yourself projects with supplies from The Depot, and I will be sharing them here with you. [Read more…]

New Furniture Ideas for a Living Room Makeover

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With the holidays coming up,  it is a great time to think about updating your home with new furniture.  It is a fantastic way to treat yourself to the makeover you have been wanting, and at that the same you can give your home a great look just in time for holiday guests to arrive.  This time of year a lot of people get to thinking about new electronics and perhaps a new television, so if you decide to shop for furniture, looking at entertainment centers and  glass tv stands by be a good place to start.   Today I’ll be sharing a few things that you can use to update your living room this holiday season from the online retailer Furniture in Fashion.

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Image Bedding: College, NFL, Baby Bedding, and More!

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With the holiday season just around the corner, I’m starting to think about gift ideas.  Around here anything with Alabama Crimson Tide written on it is popular.  I found this really great Alabama bedding set over at Image Bedroom.  As you can see, it has everything you need, including the bedspread, pillowcases, shams, and curtains.  The site also has other college teams, and they have NFL Bedding. [Read more…]