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Do you like to eat outside? There’s something about sipping coffee, eating dinner, or sipping wine at a patio table under an open sky that just feels special. Especially when it is your own DIY patio table! Our old patio table was looking a little sad. The paint was faded and it was looking pretty…
Pinecones are a great way to bring nature into your home. Learn how to bleach pinecones and give them a sun-kissed lift! When our daughters were growing up, we routinely took a summer vacation in Colorado. Oh, the mountains! Crisp air… …gorgeous mountain peaks… …giant evergreen trees… …and pinecones! Lots of pinecones! What’s the Big…
Discover a simple, quick, and fun summertime dough bowl idea (or any type of bowl) that will transport you poolside in a hot minute! It’s hot outside! And a little too soon for my liking. I am one of those people who like my temps between 72 and 78 degrees. 90 degrees and above have…
Use color and texture to create a colorful Thanksgiving table that is sure to get a happy “Wow!” from your crowd. Nothing makes me happier than a pretty Thanksgiving table. Even better is a colorful Thanksgiving table! Sonata Home Design is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed…
Are you looking for a new, creative way to welcome the autumn season? Something that is unique and will give your home a stylish flair? Look no further! Using nail polish as paint is a fun way to create beautiful DIY abstract pumpkins. These creative decorations are a conversation starter for anyone who sees them…
I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT! But I can’t tell you right off the bat. At least not in the first few sentences. Because it is still fall. You see, we are currently loving our fall decorating. There are still pumpkin projects to make, tailgate parties to attend, cider recipes to try, and snuggling with your favorite…
As the main living space in our homes, a bright and colorful living room revamp can be the answer to comfortable living and entertaining. We gave our living room a bright and colorful revamp and I can’t wait to share it with you! Sonata Home Design is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates…
My friend, can I just share a little? It’s been one year! One year ago today (9/25), our daughter, Madeline, married our son-in-law, Will. We love Will! (and Madeline, of course!) It was a long engagement. Long to begin with and then longer when, because of COVID-19, they had to postpone the wedding from their…
With the new season, here are 3 ways to light up your fall with Lights.com! I am honored to partner with Lights.com to light up your fall create a welcoming fall front porch seating area. It is 88 degrees outside and, in contrast, I am layered up in a long sleeve hooded cardigan, corduroy leggings,…
Jump into the spirit of autumn and use this easy fall wreath idea inside and out! I don’t normally think of the dollar store as my inspiration for a fall wreath idea. Yet, the dollar store has a strange hold on me. My favorite is Dollar Tree as it always has a great selection and…
