DIY Throw Rug: Dressed up Drop Cloth in Minutes
I you’re looking for a super budget friendly summer tablecloth or garden throw rug, look no further than your neighborhood hardware store! For $15 bucks or so, you can pick up a 6′ x 9′ painters drop cloth, a roll of self-adhesive tape and a foam paint brush. Now, get creative. Here’s the how-to: ...
‘Cake’ Flower Cone ~ Beautiful Bouquet
Today I’m sharing a piece of a very pretty project I’m working on. This beautiful bouquet is for a fresh & feminine place-setting I’m creating. You know, June is the big wedding month, right? How gorgeous would this glittery pink peony bouquet be, for a bridal shower? One at each place setting...Swoon! The cone...
Gold Leaf DIY – Simple Succulent Centerpiece
Currently crushing on gold leaf. I’m always looking for simple, inexpensive centerpiece ideas that I can pull together for last minute entertaining. Lately I’ve been seeing gobs of gold leafing going on. Inspired, I tried to recreate the look! I started this project by recycling some old terracotta pots. First I gave them a...
Orchids in the Entry
A touch of the tropics! That’s what orchids add to the design mix. I especially love them in the entry, where they set the tone for a tropical getaway right at home. They just exude exotic don’t they? Paired with a golden sunburst mirror they say, glamour…to me. I’m currently craving...
Monday DIY: Tassel It
Currently crushing on… Tassels! They’re a hot trend right now. They’re a flirty little extra, perfect for dressing up party pieces. AND they are so simple to to make! My friend Pat first taught me how to make them many years ago. Once I got the hang of it, every pillow in the house...
Top Trays – Organize!
The search is on… Image via West Elm ~ for the perfect tray. I’m updating my corner of our master bedroom and I’m in need of some organization! Love the punch of color of these West Elm numbers! REALLY love this gold version! Image via West Elm ~ AND how sweet is...
Stylish Mini Kitchen Herb Garden
Sometimes it’s nice to have a touch of glamour in unexpected places and so when I spied this pretty gold container I thought… kitchen herb garden, naturally! Love the look. Love the juxtaposition of earthy herbs in a glamorous container. What’s more, they are at my fingertips! A hint of fresh mint turns...
Girls’ Night In with Monica Hart – ‘Simply Citrus’ and the BIG Announcement(S)
Girls Night In ~ Citrus Style! All Images – Stefanie Knowlton Photography So excited to share this stylish & COLORFUL Girls Night In with you! The evening wrapped around everything ‘Simply Citrus’…from the menu to the decor! Feast your eyes on yummy mandarin oranges and lovely lemon yellows, ALL of these...
Weekend Pretty
After a long week, thought we all could use a pretty little weekend escape. Love these dreamy images Stefanie Knowlton took of our bar tray! (Thank you!) Pretty vintage glasses, gold & and fragrance. Have a great Saturday,
Spring Restyle: Quick Hutch Makeover
Stylish Revamp – Images Stefanie Knowlton Photography ~ Here’s a pretty little glance into our restyled china hutch, which went gold & glam… just in time for Girls Night In. Stefanie Knowlton gives us a glimpse inside. Such pretty pictures Stefanie…Thank you! I punched up the color by recycling...
Challenge Yourself!
Hot Power Yoga & the 30 Day Challenge! Via Pinterest via Living Life Preppy Tumblr Thirty days ago today I rose to the challenge… 30 days straight of HOT YOGA! It has changed my life… body & soul… So, I think…I have to share this with you! Here’s what’s really strange about the hot yoga...
Currently Craving Color
Fresh ~ Lately, I’ve been drawn to room designs with bits of bright color and touches of glimmering GOLD! Gold is SO glamourous and clear color brings such energy to a room! I’m am also currently obsessed with the notion of the UN-decorated room. It’s an eclectic mix, that is LOW on matchy-matchy decor and HIGH...
Inspired by a love of beautiful, yet simple design, food and entertaining. Monica’s distinct approach led this former television news gal to create La Famiglia Design. 
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