Area Rugs: How to Tie a Room Together

Bohemian area rugs Southwest print | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Chandler Kim

There’s nothing quite like a beautiful floor to set the stage for any room.  If you’re interested in adding area rugs to your home, there are a few tips and tricks to consider.  Before you start worrying about colors and […]

A Peacock Chair Gives You The Royal Treatment

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Photo Courtesy: Lula + Georgia

Summertime.. and the living’s easy.  Time for seating in natural fibers such as wicker and rattan to come front and center!  Nothing looks better propped up on a porch or by a sunny window than a gorgeous peacock chair.  Take […]

Taurus: Home Decor You Can Depend On

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Artist: Luke Mattson | Photo courtesy: Urban Outfitters

Hey baby, what’s your sign? We’re enthralled with the hidden art of astrology and how the stars align with personalities. Just for fun, we’ve put together a reference guide for adding decor that is personal to each sun sign. Since […]

Stained Glass For Dreamers and Dancers

Stained glass living room window | French country bedroom | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Foxtons

Ah, Springtime.  As fickle as the weather gets, we find ourselves seeking rainbows.  Take a look at some of our favorite stained glass inspirations and make your home dance with color.  We love the way light plays on walls and […]

Pisces: Get the Right Energy Flowing in Each Room

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Photo courtesy: Modern Macrame

Hey baby, what’s your sign? We’re enthralled with the hidden art of astrology and how the stars align with personalities. Just for fun, we’ve put together a reference guide for adding decor that is personal to each sun sign. Since […]

Bedroom Feng Shui

Bedroom Feng Shui tips | Girlfriend is Better

We all know the importance of getting a restful night’s sleep. Adding a little Feng Shui to the bedroom will create a sanctuary that you or your partner will want to escape to more often. Creating a soothing environment that […]

Teal: 6 Ways to Add Clarity + Balance to Your Home

Teal painted walls | French country bedroom | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Fusion D.

In color psychology, shades of blue and green work to create emotional balance and stability. Start the new year with fresh shades of teal and turquoise. Your home will benefit from the soothing effects of this peaceful color in no […]

Macramé Wall Hangings Warm Up Your World

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Photo courtesy: Treasures + Travels

Did you know? Macramé wall hangings are the art of tying knots in a cord to form a patterned tapestry. Historically, it originated with 13th-century Arabic weavers who added decorative fringes to their horses and camels. A century or two […]

Dressing Tables: Mid-Century Modern Vanity

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Photo courtesy: Urban Vintage

“You’re so vain..” Carly Simon’s hit song just seemed to apply to this week’s focus on mid-century modern dressing tables. Time to bring back the nostalgia of powdering noses and freshening up! A vintage vanity is just the ticket for […]

Floral Curtains Warm Up Your Bedroom

Floral curtains in tropical prints for the bedroom | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Lily Glass via sfgirlbybay

As we turn to Fall we’re discovering ways to warm up decor while still staying cool. Floral curtains in light cotton fabrics are perfect for bedrooms. They still let the light in while softening the edges of window sills. Take […]