Let's talk about messiness. What's your threshold for disorder? Just how many socks can pile up on the floor before you reach your boiling point? Would it cool your jets a bit to know that a messy brain may be a more creative and efficient one?  

With just a few brushstrokes, you can transform a basic potted herb into something with a little more French Country flair for your windowsill... find out how after the jump!

For many engaged couples the wedding website has become just as important as the invitation itself when it comes to reflecting personal design taste. In fact, while putting together a wishlist of features for both site and invite, I quickly noticed at some point they became intertwined...

Modern design might feel cold for a couple's first home, but with organic shapes and soft colors modern no longer has to be stark and serious. You can dress these options up or down, and they come in a wide range of price points, making this style perfect for any wedding registry.

Do you sleep next to your cell phone? Is your wireless router situated in your bedroom? You might want to reconsider where you keep your signal-emitting device and also think about how close they're situated to your bed according to the findings of this recent science project...

One of my favorite things to do when I travel to a new destination is to find a garden  or conservatory to visit.  It may be an acclaimed one that I pinned to my "Gardens I Must Visit Before I Die" Pinterest board, or I might have just stumbled across it while out exploring.  Regardless, in my book garden visits trump museums any day.  Here are some of my favorite gardens that I've visited across the US, as well as gardens that I plan to see in the future.

Once a month, my house gets a visitor. He's furry, drools, and loves to have his belly rubbed. Monster, a 10-year old German Shepherd/collie/chow mix, is my boyfriend's dog, and every few weeks, my boyfriend drives to his ex's house in the suburbs to pick the dog up for a week-long visit. 

It doesn't always take expensive and dramatic changes to refresh a room. Follow me after the jump to see how Andi used small details to pack a new punch in her attic guest room.