Design

Color analysts look at what you are wearing, buying, pinning, sharing, posting, and saying about those colors. When color experts get together to talk about color trends, we aren’t talking about selling anything. We talk about what’s happening in politics, environment, science, and the general mood of the country and the world. And colors are a physical representation of feelings.

A little cabinet from Habitat for Humanity ReStore can have a new life as wall art. A little bit of paint, a few tools, and a shopping trip to Habitat for Humanity ReStore can be a magical combination for a creative DIY soul. The variety of items and the endless opportunities to create new uses for those unique treasures makes my heart happy.

Chandelier over bathtub? Bathroom chandeliers over tub look like a good idea. But, it’s not safe to stand in your bathtub and change the lightbulb. Here’s why.

For something that seems as simple as eating, it can be confusing when there are perception and sensory issues from the disease. Patterns, options, and color can be difficult to interpret for some with Alzheimer’s. There are a few things that we can do to make the experience of sharing a meal with an Alzheimer’s loved one better and way less stressful for everyone.

When you set out to build bunk beds without a kit, you can create whatever set-up fits your kids and their space. While it’s more fun to customize the project, it can be tricky to make a project without any instructions.

A meditation space inspires and soothes with hues of blue and gold

Creating this meditation space required the perfect paint color and intentional object placement.

Every year, Design & Construction Week is a jam-packed kick-off of what’s new and next in home design and building products. From windows to cabinets to tile to paint, there are trends that pop out. Among this year’s trends Abstraction (in form), Authenticism (in texture), and Restrained Glam (in style).

A fireplace is a natural gathering spot and it’s hard to not see it as a focal point in any room, so if you are feeling like your fireplace is a little dated and doesn’t really ‘go’ with your family’s style, consider paint.

Upcycling and repurposing old furniture is fun, especially when we’re able to add years to the life of a well-loved piece of furniture or create something that helps others.

Make a snowflake holiday card display with pallet wood and paint
MyFixitUpLife Krylon Pallet December Holiday Snowflake Pallet DIY after decorated

This year I was inspired to make a new holiday card display in our family’s ‘formal farmhouse’ style. I chose upcycling pallet wood and a few fun paint colors