As I was browsing through the Internet a while back I came across some sketches and instantly fell in love. The style of drawing was so inviting and personalized. I love hand drawn illustrations. I wished I could draw better. Instead I will live vicariously through Patricia of pve designs‘ lovely work… Visit the shop or blog to see some more samples of her work. Pick one you love best then come back and leave a comment letting me know your choice. Patricia has graciously offered the winner a set of six note cards… One entry per person please! This giveaway will be open until Monday, August 27th at 11:59 pm EST. A winner will be chosen at random by Random.org. {read the official giveaway rules here}
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Read MoreSince our family room is now complete the first layer of decoration has been added. We bought a rug. I knew I wanted neutral. This room will eventually be filled with lots of fabric in the form of pillows and accessories. Choosing a neutral rug keeps you from limiting color choices. I also knew I wanted some form of natural material such as jute or sisal. I narrowed down my choices to the following two rugs… CHUNKY WOOL and NATURAL JUTE RUG via Pottery Barn JUTE Chenille Herringbone RUG in Natural/Ivory via West elm I had looked at countless rugs at places like Home Goods, Overstock.com and even Target. The Pottery Barn rug actually has a similar version at Target. The price difference reflect the quality of the rug. The Target version is a very loose weave which will be a mess of just rope within a year. I’ve never…
Read MoreYesterday was an IKEA day. We were there for the sole purpose of getting one particular item (more on that later). IKEA is like Target, you walk in needing one thing and walk out with much more than that. Besides that one item, I did walk out with some ideas. I also loved my three year old’s reactions. Around every corner was a kitchen or bathroom. He was shocked every time and kept dragging me into the bathrooms to prove there really was a toilet in there. Here are some highlights, sorry for the horrific lighting… I love the idea of railings holding extra items for your kitchen as in the picture below. This would be a great place for spices, oils, sugar, coffee. Keeping as many items as possible off the counter tops help keep the kitchen feeling organized and not crowded. I work best with limits. If it…
Read MoreI’ve posted many pictures showing the progress of my built ins. First they were a concept, they then started to go up, then they were up and paper was added to the back. Then they were styled and now the finishing touch has been added… I don’t like to say that the television makes the room, but in this case it makes the space. I had many questions from readers asking why my tv bench was so low and wouldn’t that be uncomfortable for viewing. When I designed this area of the basement I always planned on mounting the television to the wall of board and batten above the tv bench. The board and batten mimics the rest of the board and battern throughout the room. Now it is mostly hidden by the television, but it all makes sense visually. I decided against a huge television. A 40 inch wall…
Read MoreI’ve seen numerous posts and pins about using a Sharpie pen on ceramic, then baking it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. This project appeals to me in so many ways. The main reason has to be that as a graphic designer, I’ve always had Sharpies around. It has been my go-to pen for years. Christmas cards, thank you notes, birthday presents, school permission forms, all done with a Sharpie. I have my favorite size, black of course… I chose a ceramic mug from Target and tried to figure out how to make it my own. Here is what I came up with. My children wanted to know why I was cooking a mug. I’m happy to say I know what I’m getting their teachers this year!
Read MoreMy favorite antique shop in the Duchess County area of New York hands down is the Wiltsie Bridge Country Store. I have evidence of this in practically every room in my home. They are currently offering a fantastic giveaway on their facebook page. The winner get this Bumble Bee Twin Tote Caddy… All you have to do to enter to win is answer the posted question, “What was your favorite antique / vintage find and how did you find it?”. Check out Wiltsie Bridge Country Store’s facebook page and add an anwer of your own.
Read MoreI haven’t done a thing to the outside of our house since we moved in. Things are changing around here and this time I’m focusing on some outdoor projects. Nothing huge, just some cosmetic changes that will freshen up the overall appearance. Currently the front of my house looks like this… The projects on my list include the following. 1. The front door will be painted a new color (it is currently maroon). I have the color narrowed down to a calm blue, Behr Ozone. I’ve matched my house color to paint samples I brought home. The closest I can get to the actual color is Behr Bone. All the hardware will be spray painted to look like oil rubbed bronze. The hardware is currently an very aged looking brass. The door step will also be repainted. 2. The vinyl shutters are currently a nauseating shade of dark green. I’m…
Read MoreMy IKEA Hemnes wall of built ins hack was featured over the weekend on Ikea Hackers! This site is full of some amazing ideas. Take a peek and see what you can transform for your own home!
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