One of my favorite Christmas memories is decorating the tree with my grandma. She is well known for her “themed” Christmas trees. Some of her past themes have been: red and gold, santa, angels, homemade, Iowa State, etc. Over the years she has collected so many ornaments that she could probably pick any theme that she wanted. I love seeing …
Log Cabins with a Twist
As the days get colder, I think more and more about about getting away. However, my idea of a warm retreat is a little bit different than most. I don’t think of a sunny beach, but rather a cozy log cabin. I want a cozy fireplace to sit around and sip my hot coco. The idea of sitting in a …
Party Serving Ideas
Sometimes parties can be tricky to plan, which tends to keep some of us from hosting them. It takes a lot of time, money, and effort. That being said, I still love to have them! I love thinking of new creative themes, trying out new recipes, and of course spending time with those I care about. It does not always …
Open Office Design
A huge design trend coming about is the open office design. It is the idea of taking away private offices and create an open plan. Similar to the open concept in residential homes, where the kitchen, living, and dining all flow into one another. In this design, the general idea is that there are multiple different spaces for a user …
Top Contact Paper DIY's
After writing the blog about some of the best design hacks a couple weeks ago, I got inspired to go a little deeper into one hack, contact paper. I have seen so many things buzzing around the internet lately that make use of this product. I love how versatile it is! So I put together a little collection of some …
Spooky…But Not Scary
It is no secret that Halloween is not my favorite holiday. I enjoyed that I got to dress up as whoever I wanted! However, I only ever wanted a little candy. There was no desire to eat until I didn’t feel good. A few pieces was all it took. I lost count the number of years I still had Halloween candy …
Game Room Inspiration
Sometimes, you just know that your ultimate “dream house” is just not possible. We don’t let this stop us from still imagining what it could be like though. Designated game rooms are that extra room that people wish they could have, but in reality our “game room” is just our dining table or living room. Below, I have gathered some …
Best Design Hacks
Everybody is trying to get the best bang for their buck. This is bringing our thrift shoppers, DIYers, and craft nuts. Instead a spending $100 on a desk, spend $40 on supplies and materials and put in a little elbow grease. I know, I know. Heaven forbid we have to work a little more. The Millennial generation is known for their …
Design Trends for Fall 2016
As fall is coming into place, we are spending more time indoors and noticing all those little things that are driving us crazy about the interior of our homes, myself included. At Elizabeth Erin Designs we have see an influx of clients contacting us for design assistance for their remodels in the Des Moines Metro area. So what exactly are …
Best Organizational Tools
We live in the age of the workaholics. Our jobs become our number one priority, meaning that we tend to neglect some other aspects. Like our home. Which a perfect time for an Interior Designer to step in and help get your home organized. Here are some great “tools” to use around your home. Command centers are becoming a …