Transform Your Event Space

Hey good people!
I want to share the pics of a "Hello Kitty" Themed Baby Shower I created this weekend. I don't always have a blank, white slate to work with. Sometimes its a dark, dingy, small basement like I had here. But creativity can work wonders. I'll add a couple of tips for you at the end. Check it out.
First the Before...

And here is the After...

Tip #1: Give your attendees pretty and interesting things to look at. Utilize your walls to hang curtains, posters, gift bags, etc. You want your guests eyes to land on different areas of the room.

Tip #2: Goes along with tip #1, cover up anything ugly. I covered windows, weird holes, couches and load bearing basement poles with curtain valances, posters, throws and tissue garlands.

Tip #3: Chair covers and sashes go a long way!! Nuff said.

Tip #4: Coordinate! Down to the beverages and bathroom accessories, keep everything within your color  scheme.

Tip #5: Keep extra decor items on hand. Ex.Never buy just enough garland, you may need to creatively use it for something else.

Tip #6: Stop spazzing! Everything will work out fine in the end.

Happy Planning!

~ Roe

Bring the Outdoors In With Flowers

My love affair with flowers began as a little girl.  I would enter any one's front yard and attempt to pick their flowers, AS IF I had permission.  There's something about their beauty that makes me smile.  And I'm sure it's the same for you.  That why I believe in having flowers or plants in your home at all times. 

You don't need design skills for your arrangements if you keep it simple, using the same flower type per vase.

Like my bathroom..

Or my kitchen..

My bedroom nightstand.. (baby's breath in a glass bowl is inexpensive and chic)

And on my living room end table, one large tropical leaf makes a big statement.

You can buy your vases from thrift stores or the home section in stores like Marshalls or TJMAXX.  And your flowers from your local flower shop or supermarket.

Bring the outdoors into your home.  Its good for your soul to look at natural beauty each day.
Home design trends change. But flowers in your home: TIMELESS.