As I said in my last post, I believe that interior design should encompass the entire home environment - both inside and out. 

Your home should be enjoyed as soon as you pull into the driveway, not as soon as you open the front door. 

Since I enjoy the plants and flowers in my garden (please don't judge me by my large collection of weeds), I have decided to document what is blooming at my house today. 

My neighbors had a fabulous display of bluebonnets that have sadly recently gone to seed, so I must find joy elsewhere. 

Here are a few things that are blooming at my house (gardening zone 9a). 

I believe that interior design does not have to only focus on the interior of a home, but the home as a whole - including the outside. 

Now that Spring is here, we should take advantage of the short period of time we have with beautiful weather and minimal mosquitoes to work on the outside of our homes. 

Here are a few things that I have been up to, and other items on my to do list.

If someone you don't know were to look at how your home is decorated right now, what type of person would they assume lives there? 

A young professional or an elderly grandma? 

A broke college student or an intellectual? 

A boring family or a family full of spirit and zest for life? 

A teenager or a mature adult? 

If your home does not accurately reflect who you really are, then it is time for a change. 

Here are a few ways to update your home to have it reflect who you really are.

Interior design by Ashton Woods, photo by Fletcher Design Consultants

I have met many people over the years that are afraid of decorating their homes.

They are afraid that they will make a mistake, that their choices may not appeal to others if they sell their home, that they don't know where to start, and the list goes on. 

Most everyone has some sort of fear of change, and decorating a home is definitely change. 

Here are a few suggestions to conquer your fear of decorating.

Interior design by Ashton Woods, photo by Fletcher Design Consultants

Adding accessories to your home is the final decorating step - it is the jewelry of your home. 

Some people prefer simple and elegant accessories while others prefer the more quirky and playful home decor. 

Whatever your decorating style, you can't just throw some things together and hope for the best if you want a great design (trust me, I have tried and failed). 

Here are a few professional tips and tricks for decorating your home with accessories.

Interior design by Ashton Woods, photo by Fletcher Design Consultants