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Friday is a good day to update your closet for the week ahead with the talented singer turned fashion designer, Jessica Simpson. Below is just a sample of her exclusive line available only at HSN. Purple and black cat eye sunglasses with case. Suede cutout platform heels for work or weekends. A crossbody bag with handle available in seafoam, peach and black. A floral and romantic fragrance with citrus notes, how fancy! Photos courtesy of Bing images Browse her collection at  hsn.com .

During the spring and summer months my weekends are designed for easy, do it yourself projects that I can accomplish in a day or two such as a kitchen herb garden, very easy and the cost is minimal.  I love cooking with herbs but find that over time buying them from the grocery store can be costly, so I got into my gardening gear this weekend and finally planted my own herb garden! If you have been longing to start a kitchen herb garden of  your own check out these beauties below. Colorful stenciled containers   Recycled paper pots Chalk board painted pots with twine                                      Save your soup cans and tie a pretty ribbon around                                                         ...

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, mostly because of the changing foliage from green to intense reds, oranges, golds and browns and the comfy and cozy feeling that the season exudes. To get inspired for the fall season, I love to walk around my neighborhood and observe the unique front porches displayed with beautiful harvest décor and browse the top fall pins on Pinterest see below: A neutral palette sets the stage for this adorable porch A dramatic front porch with bold colors of black and orange                                                                              ...

Fashion designer Nikki Poulos, who grew up in the outback of Australia, is known for her vintage inspired graphic prints and bold colors aka modern boho-chic.  Her exclusive fashion collection can be found at HSN.com and her designs have been featured in Elle Magazine, The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Lucky Magazine.  Below you will find her 2015 collection:     Her HSN Exclusive Collection:  Photos courtesy of nikkipoulos.com and HSN Shop:    http://www.hsn.com/shop/nikki-by-nikki-poulos-fashion/fa-10881

Ballard Designs is a one-of-a-kind European inspired retail home furnishings store showcasing modern, antique and vintage finds.  You can purchase their furnishings online at http://www.ballarddesigns.com/  or through their catalogue.  They are a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The American Red Cross through their Ballard Design Cares logo.  Here are just a few of my favorite finds from Ballard Designs:  Custom built-in storage closet    Frameless Audrey Mirror  Deck or patio lounges with Sunbrella stripe fabric     Set of 3 Safety Pin Plaques for the Laundry room     Custom Upholstery   All photos courtesy of Ballard Designs  

http://www.examiner.com/article/diy-how-to-paint-over-wood-paneling            All photos courtesy of Bing images

"Even in a formal dining room you don't want to be ponderous or gloomy. Eating is really one of your indoor sports. You play three times a day, and it's well worthwhile to make the game as pleasant as possible."                                  Dorothy Draper, Decorating is Fun!     Whether you have a formal dining room or a casual dining room style, a little updating won't hurt.  Transforming a dining room isn't very hard just a few tips and tricks to follow:   Add a splash of bold color Soften room by adding linens such as table toppers, chair covers Add a pocket door for privacy Update light fixtures Invest in an exotic rug Create an inviting atmosphere with fresh flowers or greenery Open up draperies to bring in natural light Mix upholstery fabr...