Posts by xavinci2
my Ballard Designs inspired artwork…
The other day I did something I haven’t done in a really, really long time. I painted. Not on a wall, not on a floor, but on a canvas. I had seen some artwork in the Ballard Designs catalog and fell in love with it. I’d been scouring places for something to hang in my…
Read Moreottomans or baskets…
After finding so many great inspiration photos showcasing my love of ottomans in the entryway I’m now applying it to my own entryway. I think. I’m trying to decide if I should have two ottomans or one ottoman and a basket. I love a good basket but I’m trying to avoid the dumping ground dilemma.…
Read Moreottomans in the entryway…
There is something about the look of two ottomans tucked under a console table that I love. It could be the addition of fabric and color to an unused space. It might also be the convenience of extra seating that can be pulled into any room. Maybe it is the layered but uncluttered look that…
Read MoreHomeGoods scouting…
I made my way to HomeGoods today. It’s been a while. I needed a basket and today the basket selection was full of some great selections… The rest of the items were some good finds which I thought I’d share. I always browse the clearance section and this magnetic board was only $8. Great idea…
Read Morebrightening things up…
The days are starting to get longer here but I still find myself turning the lights on around 5 pm every day. We don’t have any overhead lighting in our living room, just three table lamps. They do an adequate job but the room still is dim. I wanted to brighten the room up a…
Read Moredressing up a boot tray…
We are in the middle of winter here in New England and I decided it was time my home had a boot tray. I was tired of a wet and slushy mudroom floor. Boot trays are a great way to corral the boots and keep your floors dry. The only problem is that I wanted…
Read Morebecause it’s pretty {the simple entryway}
My entryway had become a catch all space. With a bookcase giving me plenty of opportunity to leave a mess I let clutter build up. If I find a surface on which to leave something, I will. By paring down my entryway to a simple and clean look I reduced the clutter I leave behind.…
Read Morehow to build a console shelf…
Last week I shared some samples of console shelves in various rooms throughout a home. My front entry way had an issue with clutter. I had placed a bookcase on the wall which at first was great. It held some picture frames, books and other decorations. It also hid the hideous radiator. As time went…
Read Morestill enjoying the porch…
When I redid my three season porch a couple months ago I felt that the timing was off. It had taken me all summer to paint the ceiling, paint the walls, paint stripes on the floors, find furniture on Craigslist, hang some sheers, add some lighting and make some pillows. The cold weather came rolling…
Read Morehouse tour {the master bedroom}
The master bedroom in my home is another one where I basically painted it, added some drapes and called it a day. It needs more but I just haven’t figured that out yet. I’m waiting for that picture in a catalog or that pin on Pinterest to grab me. It always happens but with the…
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