Posts by xavinci2
search 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…
Read MoreFarewell Expedit and a brief personal history…
IKEA made an announcement a couple days ago stating that it would be discontinuing the Expedit and replacing it with the Kallax. The decision shocked many and made four pieces of furniture in my house cry. Yes, I own four Expedits. At one time I even owned five. I can explain. via IKEA First of…
Read Morethe front entryway…
All the finishing touches have been completed on the entryway and here she is… Yes, my entryway is a girl and very pretty. Clean lines, storage in the right places and color! Here is what she looked like from the very beginning. The changes haven’t been huge but they have taken a bit of time.…
Read Moreartwork in the mudroom…
When I was figuring out how to decorate the striped wall in my mudroom I decided pretty early on that I wanted it to be personal and quirky. I didn’t want to go out and buy just anything to fill up the space. This felt like a room that could be a little fun. I…
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