Open Shelving: Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve

Open shelving in the kitchen | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Brit and Co.

No more skeletons in the closet! Time to clean out the cupboards and add a little open shelving to your life. You might be surprised at how pretty your things are when exposed in organized fashion. We have a whole […]

Portraits of Random People Paint a Pretty Picture

Portraits in Kate Spade's home gallery | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Alec Kugler via Coveteur

As we were gathering ideas for gallery walls, we started noticing a strange trend. Paintings of random people seem to be taking vintage decor by storm! Add a few friendly portraits to your home and consider them welcome guests. You […]

Gallery Wall 101: Find The Proper Theme

Gallery Wall ideas | mid-century modern decor | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Style by Emily Henderson

Gallery walls are nothing new. Hanging multiple framed pieces of art in a staggered layout gives instant creative interest to large and small spaces alike. It’s easy to be inspired to create a gallery wall, but then all of the […]

Creativity + Children: Think Pastels + Feng Shui

Enhancements for Creativity + Children Feng Shui | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Brit Morin

Looking to embark on a new creative project or want to express more creativity?  Focusing on improving relationships with your children?  Considering adding children to your family? Pay attention to this area of the bagua and allow children to play a […]