A Look Back At 2017

January 2, 2018

This past year has been a crazy roller coaster of emotions for us. I am pretty used to having a full plate, but this past year has really tested my capabilities. It was so exciting to see our vision for the shop come to life, but many times I felt overwhelmed. I wasn’t sure if I could handle the pressures of starting a small business. It was something I thought about for a long time and often day dreamed about, but I had no experience in starting or running a small business.

Ask Abigail Amira - Modern Lake House

June 26, 2017

Lake houses make us think of late summer and spending screen-free time with the family. We love places with big windows and a killer lake view. You don't have to have a lake view to steal the laid-back style of a lake house property. Recently, one of our readers asked us how she can get that lake house look without it looking too boat theme-y. We suggest taking a page from modern lake houses and here is how to achieve it

3 TIPS FOR EASY ENTERTAINING

March 31, 2017

Warmer weather has got me thinking about playing outside, BBQ's and dining alfresco. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to entertain friends and family. This year I plan to do lots more outdoor entertaining, so today I want to share 3 tips to make summer entertaining easy and fun!

TOP TRENDS FOR SPRING

March 14, 2017

The season is starting to change and so is home decor trends. In spring, everything starts to become a little bit lighter and brighter, so its the perfect time to give your home a refresh. Wayfair.com put together their trend forecast for the upcoming season, so I'd like to share how to use it in your own home today.

SMALL SPACES, BIG STYLE

March 6, 2017

Today I want to share with you three small rooms with big style. I have designed a bedroom, living room and dining room mixing some high end and low budget pieces. I am highlighting my favorite pieces from Pottery Barns small spaces collection. All the small space pieces have that high end look without the high price. I love that they are smaller scale and can fit in those tiny city apartments or long and narrow rooms (Like my family room!).

MIX & MATCH PILLOWS

January 23, 2017

Have you seen a new trend you want to experiment with? Pillows are an inexpensive way to change the look of your room and try out new trendy colors (like Pantone's color of the year, Greenery!).

DESIGN TIP:BUDGET

December 28, 2016

I truly believe that home decor and design is ever-evolving. Homes that are decorated over time, in my experience, are the most beautiful and comfortable homes to be in.

Nov 4, 2024

Creating a Stylish and Functional Entryway

Crafting a stylish and functional entryway is essential for any home. It serves as the initial focal point of your home, shaping visitors' first impressions and establishing the ambiance for the entire living space. I’m sharing tips and three curated entryway table designs to help you transform your space.

Nov 1, 2024

Friday Favorites 11/01/24

I've started an exercise to focus on positivity and bring happiness into my life and those around me. I tend to dwell on negatives, but I'm determined to retrain my brain, so I am sharing 16 things that have made me happy in a series called "Friday Favorites" to inspire joy in others.

What's Trending Thursday: Hosting Thanksgiving

Oct 31, 2024

What's Trending Thursday is a weekly post exploring home trends, delicious recipes, design inspiration, and fashion updates. Each post highlights a trend, and I share my thoughts with the inspiration behind it.