Hopefully this will make a great “before” picture for all of our outdoor projects this Summer.. That’s what’s going on around here right now!

How to Love Your Ugly Kitchen.How to Love Your Ugly Living Room.

How to Love Your Ugly Dining Room.Grey and White Master Bathroom Before and After.Well, even though we’re at the opposite time of year, my rules from my post about Christmas decor (.

5 reasons why your Christmas decor never looks quite right.One of the most important things listed in that post is that you clean up a little before you put out your seasonal decor.

Especially at this time of year, when we want our homes to feel really crisp and fresh.

So take a few moments to tidy up your clutter before you put out just a few summery items.The Simple Knot Napkin Fold.

How to Fold Cloth Dinner Napkin into Bowties.Start with a cloth napkin.

A crisp, white napkin works well for this, or you can choose a beautiful stripe, classic linen, or whimsical floral pattern as well.Choose something that will match your tablecloth or table runner, placemats, flatware, glassware, candles, and other table decorations.