Well, Labor Day has passed, so I think it’s official most anywhere you live . . . the kids are back in school! That, my friends, means it is time to clear away any remaining summer chaos and reclaim your house! (Quick, before the holidays take over!) For me, that means primarily one thing … […]
Advice & Inspiration
How to Think Like a Design Pro: Considerations for Setting up a Home Office or Work Space
Labor day is looming near! In honor of this holiday that celebrates the American worker, we’re going to talk about home offices and work spaces in the home and how to go about setting up (or improving) these areas. Home work spaces come in all shapes and sizes. A dedicated room (“home office”) complete with […]
Creating At-Home Stations for Back-to-School Success
Back to school time. Whether you love or hate this season, most families acknowledge this time of year calls for some major shifts to the household routine. Today we’ll assess the “function” of our real homes, and give some tips for how to set up your space to accommodate the needs of the school year. […]
3 Tips to Display Travel Mementos & Preserve Your Vacation State of Mind
Summer is almost over friends! I hope you’ve had some grand adventures this season. Whether your memories were made in the backyard, or gallivanting around the globe, if they made you happy, they are worth preserving! Today we will give you some hints for how to display your memories around the home so you can […]
Great Interiors of the the Great Exterior: A Tour of Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park
Hello readers! There have been some family adventures happening this past month around RHB, and one in particular that I’d like to share with you (or at least one little snippet of one grand adventure.) My family recently returned from Yellowstone National Park. Yes, it was fabulous, and I could gush on and on about […]
RHB Project Share: Hiring Interior Design Help after the Move, A Step by Step Look at the Design Process
We’ve been talking a lot about moving lately on the blog, because the summer months are prime moving times in America. If you’re among those numbers, you know how stressful it is to set up a new residence. Hopefully, you’ve learned some things to make the transition easier by reading Kate’s posts, “Top 5 Things […]
RHB Video Demo: How to Arrange an Outdoor Flower Pot Using Interior Design Principles
Today, on Real Home Bliss, we’ll show you how to artfully arrange your flower pots using mixed flowers that you choose yourself. Scroll to the bottom of our post to start the demonstration video! There are so many reasons to love container gardening. Containers are a great place to showcase seasonal bloomers, flowering annuals, or […]
“Real Home” Bliss on Vacation
Yes, Real Home Bliss is heading into vacation mode – though that’s not actually what this post is about. But, since I have your attention, let me tell you that Kate and I will be shifting into a summer slow down with content for the blog and our Instagram feed, while we concentrate on our […]
Storage Hacks … 5 Tips for Seasonal Decorating When You’re Short on Storage
Last week as Kate and I were planning out our blog content for the coming month, she suggested I do a photo shoot of my cute front porch all dressed up for the 4th of July. Sure, great idea . . . except I didn’t have any 4th of July decor. Could I get some? […]
4th of July on the Front Porch
Hi Friends! I hope everyone is looking forward to the 4th of July – the hallmark holiday of the American summer! In honor of the coming fun, I did some sprucing up of my front porch to celebrate the season! I must admit, I was a little hesitant at first. Of course I enjoy a […]