Looking for the best way to spend your mula? These are some of the best backyard renovations that increase home value and put money back into your pocket!

The roof lines need to extend out over (and past) the seats at the bars! [Amazing Outdoor Living Spaces]

Before starting your own DIY patio furniture projects, there are a few things you should consider. First of all, don’t let yourself get overwhelmed by the details. Not all projects are complicated and we sure know it. Picture your patio and think of all the possibilities. All of these are great week-end projects so pick...

I've been slipping a lil' bit lately on replying to some of your sweet comments -so very sorry. I've had lots of new people visiting and I'd like to add you to my "Links I love" if you want me too. So here is your chance - leave me your addy and I'll sign you up! Have a BEAUTIFUL fall weekend! Blessings, Cathy

So this was my table long ago…When we bought this house almost 9 years ago, we bought mostly all new furniture and everything was black. Slowly i started figuring out my style and doing thin…

Happy Friday! It's been another incredibly inspiring week of links submitted to the Sunday Showcase Party. Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and show us your creativity! I hope these links inspire you as much as they have inspired me - Here's to a fabulous weekend ahead!

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Hollywood Heights Neighborhood in Dallas Built 1936 source Charming all lit up at night. I must take an evening shot of my house like this. I love those pots of geraniums across the front porch. But then we step inside.... Fireplace is a nice shape but this house is kind of scary gothic on the inside. Early Bordello/Dungeon Decor Remember when I talked about the show Donna Decorates Dallas, here? This bathroom could be incredibly cute with the right accessories. Fi Fi Fo Fum I see the bed of…

Inspirational photos to help you create your own beautiful outdoor living spaces.

Blogger Down Home Inspiration has the key to achieving the perfect distressed, rustic paint look. These DIY tips and tricks are sure to help you capture a charming country feel in your space.

Let's have a peek at some beautiful outdoor chandeliers that brighten up the space and add irresistible charm to these spring spots.

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As you know, we are having an Aidan Gray contest – looking for two houses to act as hosts for the new Aidan Gray catalogue. I received many wonderful entrants – from all over the United States. Since then, I arranged them according to states, and picked out 25 houses that I thought had the most potential and sent them off to Randal Weeks, the owner of Aidan Gray. Randal has had the finalists for a few weeks now while he and his wife Sally have been poring over the pictures. Yesterday he…

hello there friends! it's Friday....:) it's so wonderful to start dreaming of summertime... thought I'd share some dreamy pics with y...