Home Decor
Living Room
Just off our front entryway is the “formal” living room. Here’s what it looked like in June (fair warning…it’s boring and ugly): We picked up the chairs via Craigslist as temporary place holders. Eeek. Borderline embarassing. But if you think this is bad, you should have seen it when we moved in. I don’t have any photos, [...]
Restoration Hardware Fall Collection
The front of the fall Restoration Hardware catalog states, ” Reinvented. Remodeled. Reborn.” They are not kidding. Where do I even begin pointing out all that is wonderful. This chair! “An exact replica of a German chair from the 1940s. Crafted from forged iron and finished with a linen sling seat.” This light fixture! This [...]
Back Entry Light
Yikes! I still haven’t completed our back entry hall update. The only thing left is a light fixture. Since the one I wanted is a bit out of my price range, I’m thinking of going the DIY route. Here are two options I’m contemplating now. 1. This DIY drum shade featured on Young House Love [...]
Chai latte, $4.13. Ideas and inspiration, priceless.
One of my favorite things to do on the weekend is hang out at the Starbucks inside Barnes and Noble and read home decor magazines. For $4.13, the cost of a grande chai latte with soy milk, I can read about $53 worth of magazines. The best are the international mags from Australia and the [...]
The Stair Story
Once upon a time there was a very boring staircase. Then one day, as the homeowner was surfing the Web she stumbled upon Jenna at QA Design and her charming custom state prints. Instantly the homeowner new she must order one for her husband who lives far, far away from his original home in Indiana. The [...]
Wallpaper Source
In case you haven’t heard, wallpaper is back. The selection at The Wallpaper Collective is to-die-for. Some of my favorites: Wouldn’t that be adorable in a nursery? (Not in this house yet people, take it easy.) See anything you like?
Entryway: Current State
I’ve been contemplating some minor changes to our front entryway (after finally deciding what to call it). Before I do, I thought I’d show you what it looks like right now. What would you do first? Change the rugs? Add more art to the walls? Something else? I’m all ears.
Best Part About the Farmer’s Market?
Fresh flowers! Sunflowers are in season. Love them. Note to self: Expand your collections of vases. This one isn’t cutting it anymore.
Etsy Finds: Vinyl Decals for the Kitchen
My mom mentioned she’s looking for some decoration for the soffit above the cabinets in her red, chef inspired kitchen. I recommended she look on Etsy for some vinyl decals, and then decided it would be fun to look for her. Here’s what I found (most of them are available in a variety of colors, click on [...]
Quick Fix in the Bedroom
When we moved into this home three years ago, we splurged on what we thought was high-quality, well-made bedroom furniture. I still love the way it looks, but it’s gotten pretty beat up over the years. Like this chip in the paint: Bogus! Because 1) I still really like the furniture, 2) trying to paint and [...]
