Archive for March 2014
spring?
So tomorrow is April 1st but we are just not feeling in here in cold raw New England. I decided to put together a random collection of some spring-ish items from Joss and Main and just pretend spring is here…
Read Moresome rug rearranging…
I recently did some rearranging. Not furniture this time, rugs. I had added a new rug to my sons’ shared bedroom which is the perfect rug for them. This meant the original circular rug there needed a new home. I’m great at rearranging furniture but I haven’t had too much opportunity to do it with…
Read Morewhat I did with some old baby shoes…
A while back I shared some artwork in my mudroom that has a personal touch to it. We had travelled to Greece about five years ago when we were not outnumbered by our children. I saw these simple leather sandals while on the island that my father is from and could not resist. My son…
Read Moresearch your home when making design commitments…
I’m in the process of making a bit of a design commitment. I need to select fabric which will not be permanent but will be long term. It will be in a highly visible spot so I want to be happy with my decision. I definitely want a pattern instead of a solid so I…
Read Moremy television entertainment unit is a goner…
Over 12 years ago I bought a huge entertainment unit that housed our television with plenty of storage through both drawers and a side cabinet. At the time it was fantastic. Our previous home was larger than the one we are in now. It fit perfectly in a corner of our living room and I…
Read Moremy latest idea book on Houzz.com…
In case you missed it my latest ideabook is up on Houzz.com…
Read MoreOrganize your paperwork with DIY clipboards…
Life is full of paperwork. I needed a better system to keep track of my three children’s homework, latest achievement, birthday invitations and more. All of this paperwork is kept in my kitchen but was becoming lost. I wanted something visible, separated by child and nice to look at. I came across some clipboards and…
Read Morebecause it is pretty {a paneled wall}
I saw this image a couple months ago and love the staggered panelling. Just like the board and batten the I faked in my basement this could be an easy look to replicate. This is going to be another one of those designs that I can’t get out of my head until I do it…
Read Moreupdating the master bedroom…
In my continued effort to force spring to get here as fast as possible I set my sights on my master bedroom. I shared some photos a couple weeks ago and realized it needed some color and light. Everything was a bit neutral and heavy. The lamps weren’t the right scale and the floor needed…
Read Morethe wrapping station closet…
Whenever I wrap a gift I have a little scavenger hunt to do first. I have all the supplies I need I just have to find them. The wrapping paper is in a Rubbermaid wrapping paper storage container which I’ve had for about 16 years. I lost the top in one of our moves. This…
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