Candles not only provide atmospheric light and fragrance, they have become main decorative accessories in the home. Scents are either highly elaborate – a combination of perfumes to create a harmonious blend or a focused, simple component. Popular smells include those that evoke outdoor/fresh scents such as fresh cotton, pine, & the ocean. Natural ingredients used in the wax and packaging are on the rise – soy & bee’s wax. There is a push to keep candles paraben, silicon, & preservative free. click here to read more.

I love to use fresh herbs when I cook. Tear up a few fresh basils & place on my homemade spaghetti - makes my Italian dish extra fragrant and delicious. For that reason, I keep a small potted herb garden in the kitchen. It’s easy to grow potted herb garden and it actually saves you a lot of money. Just because it is an herb garden, it doesn’t have to be boring. I like to create a functional, yet attractive potted herb garden. click here to read more.

Chubby, cute and beaded garden gnome can bring character and charm to flowers, fruit, vegetables, bushes or any garden. Rumor has it that they will make your flowers bloom faster, fruit taste sweeter, and your vegetables grow to enormous sizes. Is this true? Garden gnomes have been perking up gardens in Europe since the mid-19th century. They are really old, way older than my great grandfather! They originated from Germany, first manufactured in Poland. Personally, I think garden gnomes bring a touch of whimsy to any garden. Some are sweet and adorable, some look sad, but some are naughty and ‘chicky’. Have you seen them posing inappropriately? They just make me laugh! My 4 years daughter said, "That is not nice" – shame shame! click here to read more.

Terrariums are great for office space. Having indoor plants in the office do more than just prettiness. They also help to clean the air we breathe. Study show that having indoor plants in the office also help to reduce stress, improve happiness and job satisfaction. It is very easy to install a terrarium yourself. You will need the plants, a glass vase and some decorative fillers like river rocks, sand and some accent objects. Before you start, think of a theme for your terrarium. I thought it would be fun to create a summer beach theme terrarium. click here to read more.

Who just wants a Valentines Day? With today's culture of instantaneous simulation and procrastination, flash holidays just add our overflowing work load and inboxes. why not treat Valentine's day decorations as a transition from those winter months into the pastel colored spring? With a bit of creativity, you could optimize that V-Day palette of lovely red and pink hues to enhance spaces all over your home and emit that romantic feeling for a few months of the year without the rush and anxiety of tracking that next-day delivery package. click here to read more.

River rocks are an easy and affordable way to improve the look of your garden in every season. They can compliment nearly any planting scheme, can create natural looking barriers and can help to deter the growth of weeds. River rocks come in a variety of different colors, shapes, and sizes, giving you the versatility to beautify your outdoor spaces. click here to read more.

Now that spring is nearing, it's time to start brighten up your home! Pastels have recently become the new trendy palette of colors in fashion and home decor for the spring and even going into the summer season. Pastels are low value colors, meaning they are light, but not extremely bold. You can use these colors to create an airy, yet colorful, environment in a very elegant manner. click here to read more.

Mainstream balloons, ribbons, & garlands…move over! Party & event decorating has become much more. Party decorations are taking their cues from visual merchandising, using their powers to create mood-enhancing scenes & personalized vignette. Handcrafted decorations are becoming popular – heartfelt designed decorations that can be saved & used as keepsakes long after the soiree has ended. click here to read more.