It’s that time of year again. You’re out of time… You have people coming over in a few days… And you don’t think your home is ready… You want it to be beautiful, but livable. Decorated, but kid-friendly. Polished, but inviting. Finished, but not overdone. Is that too much to ask?! Although it might be […]
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5 Questions to Pinpoint the Colors and Patterns You’ll Love in Your Home
Two of the biggest decorating hang ups are choosing colors and picking patterns. We are so afraid to get it wrong. It feels like such a big decision every time. Think about all the hours you’ve spent staring at paint chips or wandering the fabric store aisles. It doesn’t have to be so hard. There […]
What to Do When You Make Something and Don’t Like It
When you buy decor and don’t like it when you get it home, you always have the option to return it. You might regret the purchase or resent the time it takes to take it back to the store or you might even call it a loss and throw it in a closet, but you […]
4 Questions You Need to Answer Before You Redecorate
Jackie from Teal and Lime (plus her new School of Decorating) is here today with some wonderful advice to keep in mind if you’re redecorating: I strongly caution against redoing a room too often. It can be fun to latch onto the latest trend or redecorate a room to usher in a new season, but it can […]
5 Ways to Make Sure You Style Your Decor Right
When you’re arranging your decor, it’s easy to get caught up in the details and lose sight of the big picture. Then, when you finally take a step back, it doesn’t look so great. Ugh…time to start over. A better way to approach interior styling is to check in periodically with the big picture. Take […]
6 Questions to Answer Before You Start Your Next Home Project
When was the last time you had a home project go exactly as planned? Me neither. It’s impossible to plan the perfect project, but there are some easy things you can do before you start which will increase your odds of success. I learned project management in the belly of the fire running multi-million dollar […]
Universal Tricks for Good-Looking Curtain Panels
Kicking off our All Things Windows week, our decorating guru, Jackie, is here with simple tips to make your curtains look amazing! Check out all of the window goodness here, or share and browse using #AllThingsWindows on social media. Don’t forget to come link up your window-related blog posts or Instagram photos at the party, too! […]
3 Ideas to Make the Most of an Awkward Nook | Reader Q&A
You’ll recognize Jackie from her posts here as one of our furniture team — she’s also our new Decor Q&A expert! Send us a picture of your space that you need help with, and Jackie could be answering your question here next month! Ask your question here, or message us on Facebook. Here’s Jackie: We’ve […]
How to DIY Even If You’re Terrified Of Power Tools
Maybe you’re not terrified of power tools, but they scare you a little, they intimidate you, or you just plain don’t like using them. So, what do you do when you want to DIY a big project that requires power tools? Recently I admitted in a post on quitting DIY (mostly) that I hate power […]
How to Turn a Table into a Rolling Island
Hi! Jackie here from Teal & Lime bringing you one awesome furniture transformation! I believe your home and everything in it needs to serve a function, and serve it well. If something isn’t working, it is important to change it up and make it work for you! Lately, I felt our laundry room was not […]
DIY Gold Leaf Glass Table Top
Hello! My name is Jackie. I am the creative force behind Teal & Lime, a blog with one simple goal: empowering you to decorate your own home in an easy and approachable way! I share decorating tips, DIY projects, and inspiration to make it home, make it you. Today, I have a drop-dead gorgeous furniture makeover to […]
