Seasons definitely affect my color choices in my own home and even in my choice of clothing. If you have been reading My Manicured Life for a while, you know I believe that your clothing and your interior design choices go hand in hand. When…
Okay, so there are some little places that I shop that have no actual door fronts and lack store names. Sounds sketchy, but I promise you it really isn’t. One of these places is a little gem that I lovingly call “a plant garage sale.”…
My sisters and I love to travel; they are always up for an adventure and ready for fun. When we are exploring we try to pick up a memento or two while on our journey that can later adorn a coffee table or add…
Hello, June! Summer is here and Memorial Day weekend was one of those perfect holidays; Brad and I headed up to my family’s lake house for some much-needed R&R. We took Friday off of work to spend the day in Tahoe to meet with…
From gallery walls to oversized artwork, frames have a place in the home. Although, it’s sometimes nice to switch it up and give your space a new look. Try one or a few of these 10 ways to ditch the frames for a new…
I love leather, but as with most things, too much of one thing is never good. Leather is more versatile than one might think, and while I love a leather sofa, in this post I want to concentrate on how small doses of leather can…
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I wanted to create a little treat that is equally fun to make as it is to enjoy. I decided that the time was right to use up some of the craft supplies I’ve been hoarding in my supply box…
This holiday season, we spent all of two seconds in town. While I was sad to have minimal time to decorate our home, I did purchase a few poinsettias and wreaths. I have to admit, though, that one wreath sat in my office untouched.…
Every year my family expects to find a calendar on my wish list for Christmas. I love that each month there is a new piece of art for my office! At the end of the year, I simply can’t bring myself to throw them…
If you are like me you have a million ideas for DIY projects yet you put them to the back of your mind to try out (see “DIY…need that rainy day“) later. Now is the time to tackle that project! From a glitter pumpkin…