What a Treat!

This morning, I went to the open air market, The French Nest, here in Fort Collins and had a great time!  The sun was shining, the grass was green and the breeze was perfect! There was something for everyone.  People of all ages were browsing through the merchandise, eating good food (you have to try the crepas!) and enjoying the local music.  I'm looking forward to next month's date as I know I'll find something again for sure!  Here are some pictures from today.  Also, check out their website, The French Nest, for more info!

Decor items for LESS!

Who needs Restoration Hardware and Crate & Barrel when you have The Living Space?  In case you've never ventured to Old Town to The Living Space (Opera Galleria 123 N College Ave #170), let me paint you a picture of what you will find.  It's an image that's taken out of a glossy decor magazine, like Elle Decor and dropped in Fort Collins.  The interior is edgy with painted brick walls, polished concrete floors, very low cowhide chairs, upholstered headboards, and lots of small and large decor items that are a fraction of the prices you would pay in Chicago or New York.  I love going into this store because for a moment I am transported back to the trendy shopping neighborhood in Chicago but am transported back when I look at the price tag...what?  Only $59 for a metal bowl that is oh-so-gorgeous! 

They seem to get stuff in every two weeks or so, because the merchandise is always changing.  And why buy catalog when you can buy local and give money back to the community?  Enjoy the weather and be transported this weekend! Click here to view their site: The Living Space

The Denver Home Show

It was so much fun!  Lots of information, free samples and great ideas!  Below are a few pictures for a cool way to do the deck.  They used rounds of wood as the floor.

It had sand as the filler for between the "rounds".  

And guess who I ran into...John Gidding from HGTV's Curb Appeal!

It's FINALLY here!!

The Denver Home Show is finally here!  Excited to meet some of HGTV's top designers! 

Check out Denver Home Show for more info!

HOME SHOW DENVER! NEXT WEEKEND!

March 18-20, 2011 at the National Western Complex

I am a big fan of these Home Shows because it's full of information and ideas for your home.  There will be 100+ exhibitors and a contest to win an outdoor grill set! Check out the site www.homeshowdenver.com and I may see you there!

Also, John Gidding from HGTV's Curb Appeal will be there!  If you've ever seen the show, you know he has brilliant ideas on fixing up the outside of your house. 

Oh Boy! Spring Is Around The Corner...

As Spring is just around the corner, many of us are thinking of the Spring Cleaning we must do to declutter our living spaces.  With piles of old newspapers, magazines, clothes that don't fit, or even furniture that has seen better days, we need to purge and start new!  Old newspapers and magazines can be taken to a recycling bin - many home improvement stores have large containers on their lots for paper, plastic and glass.  (For local areas, look at the bottom of this post for recycling areas near you).  For clothing and furniture, many second hand stores would be happy to take them off your hands.  Places like Salvation Army and 1800-Got-Junk will even come and pick up furniture pieces if you call and make an appointment. 

So to tackle that Spring Cleaning, here's a few hints to help get things started:

1.  Make a list of the things you would like to organize and pick a date!  Picking a date and sticking to that date makes it more real and do-able.  Treat it like another other To-Do and mark it in your planner!

2. Pop in a CD you love and have that playing in the background and it'll make the sorting/cleaning go by faster.  Dancing and having fun is the best way to declutter!

3. Remove the throw aways right away! Hanging onto throw aways or give aways just adds to the clutter.  Get rid of them asap!

4.  Go container shopping!  Having a few boxes or containers to house your items is better than having them exposed.  Baskets are genius because they fit into ANY decor and comes in many sizes and colors.  Do not be afraid of adding a row of white, blue or pink baskets to hold small items in your living room.  (This could be your POP of color for Spring)!

Distributing the same color in different items adds interest to this otherwise bland bookcase.













For Recycling Areas:
http://www.fcgov.com/recycling/

Pink Pink Pink

So the new color for the season is...drum roll please...PINK!  I was surprised and scared at the same time remembering a colorist once told me my color was Pink.  I tend to think of Pink as a girlie color, but men are warming up to the idea of Pink...as an accent color that is.  I think it's a great introduction to Spring, so check out a few things I found that you could use in your house as that pop of color to welcome Spring!




Pom Pom Towels - Target



Fusion Floral Wall Art - Bed Bath & Beyond

Hand Towels - Target





Bath Ensemble - Bed Bath & Beyond
















And some of my favorite Pinks...

Newborn Baby - Benjamin Moore

Cat's Meow - Benjamin Moore



Pretty In Pink - Benjamin Moore