Devine Details for Life’s Little Projects

by Diana @ The Devine Home on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 · 1 comment

vintage bottles make over 0909 de Devine Details for Lifes Little ProjectsAttention to detail.

It’s a “signature” of my personal style and something I enjoy bringing to my client projects.

Of course, it seems in my own house it can be hard to be as detail oriented as I’d like. Projects seemed to get pushed aside for work and other things {just keeping it real ;o)}

I love little touches that bring a smile to someone’s face. The details that say, “I’m thinking of you.” {Of course, these little luxuries are great to enjoy on a day-to-day basis.}

Take these vinegar bottles, simple bottles transformed with a  rub-on label {from Hambly Studios}. Lotions and potions are so much lovelier displayed this way, don’t you think? Even honey or Mason jars would work beautifully for storing cotton balls, Q-Tips, etc.

A small touch. A little detail that makes life beautiful,  if just for the moment you have to sit and do your business in the bathroom! Ahhh.

What “devine” details do you have in your home that make life beautiful? Please share.

{Photo Country Living}

Busy as a Bee

by Diana @ The Devine Home on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 · 2 comments

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I don’t know where the term “busy as a bee” originates, but it aptly describes the past month of my life.

Between Dream House activities, going to Atlanta, getting our remodel finished up, having my mom, sister and her four kids come for a visit and working vacation bible school at church, it’s been one b-u-s-y month!

I am just now coming up for air – so sorry I have been MIA! Has your summer been crazy busy too? It’s a good thing but I’m glad things are returning to normal.

I am excited to show you the progress we’ve made on our latest remodel. Hopefully I’ll have things put together in the house in the next week or so.

I love updating the house but not the mess it makes! Dust, dust, everywhere!

{photo credit}

How has your summer been? What have YOU been up to?

A Passion for Porches

July 12, 2010

Last night my husband and I sat out on our front porch in the white wicker rockers I bought at the thrift store. The air was warm and still; blue jays hawked and cardinals serenaded. In the distance we could hear the joyous voices of children enjoying the summer evening.
Our porch is narrow but comfortable [...]

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Beach House Tours

July 8, 2010

It’s the forth day of 90+ degree heat here on the North Coast. I’m not complaining because before we know it we’ll be sitting in snow.
To take advantage of this beach weather and get a little inspiration, take a few minutes to take a virtual tour from some beach houses! Just looking at the white walls makes me [...]

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Wall Words

July 7, 2010

I love quotes – a turn of a phrase can so simple wrap up our feelings and they are a tool to use in decorating as well. Print up a quote you love and insert it into a picture frame. Place it among pictures to help you tell a story – that’s what I did in [...]

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July 4th Ideas

June 30, 2010

July 4th is always a wonderful time of getting together with friends and entertaining and that’s always a great excuse for making things beautiful. Here are links to help make your holiday festive & fun:
Red, White & Blue Desserts
All American Party
July Fourth Recipes
A Declaration of Desserts
Decorations for July 4th
Decorating Independence Style

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“Semi-Custom” Window Treatments

June 28, 2010

When we work on the Dream House project we always have a pretty tight budget for the room we are designing and decorating. Just like in real life, we have to find a way to make those dollars s-t-r-e-t-c-h.
When I splurged on an amazing chair for my reading nook in the Great Room, I knew it [...]

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At The Water’s Edge: Dream House Sneak Peek

June 24, 2010

Tomorrow is the day – the 2010 Dream House finally opens! You can visit this link to see a few pictures that I took! They are not the greatest quality. Sorry! 
This year with the house at the lake, we are getting HUGE buzz about it, people are loving the location, amenities and the house.
 No matter where [...]

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