Last week was the first official week of fall, which here in Michigan is like our prime season-it is the reason why we stay for these long winters. My little fam went apple picking and ran through a cornmaze this weekend, and a hayride to the pumpkin patch is on the calendar for next week. [ Read More… ] …
Farmhouse Family Room for Four: Real Postbox Project Feature!
Recently I just completed a Postbox for a fun, young family of three (with baby on the way!) who wanted their space to finally reflect their real style. She loves anything Fixer Upper with a farmhouse style to it, without getting TOO country. With two young kids (and two dogs!), not only did it have [ Read More… ] …
July Special: $100 off any Postbox + 5 Summer Decorating Ideas
Canadian Log Homes I can’t even believe July has snuck up on me! June was a whirlwind of summer camps, sports lessons, and traveling. In fact I just got back from an amazing girls-only weekend with my roomates from college. We are on our 12th annual reunion (so, when DID we get old?), and we [ Read More… ] …
How To Furnish a Room with No Wall Space: As Featured on Remodelaholic!
Coastal Casual Family Room Design If you have been hanging out with me for awhile, you will know I was jumping out of my pants excited when Remodelaholic (one of the most amazing websites around for home designs and DIY ideas!) asked me to partner up with them and contribute monthly with Mood Boards and design ideas [ Read More… ] …
Real Postbox Project: Coastal Cottage Makeover, Part 1
Who wouldn’t want a professionally designed coastal style cottage to play in this summer? I recently worked with a client on such a fun job-I got to help her create Postboxes for almost every room in her new family cottage in Northern Michigan. Since the coastal cottage style is my absolute fav, I was delighted [ Read More… ] …
30 Day Postbox Design Challenge: Day 29 Picking the Perfect Neutral Paint Color
Neutral is having it’s moment right now. For the last few years everything has been about the grays and the grieges, and the barely there colors. Me? I’m a fan! If you go neutral in the background, you have the chance to do almost anything with your furniture and accessories. As I have mentioned before, [ Read More… ] …
30 Day Design Challenge: Day 23 Creating the Perfect Vingette
Happy Day 23 of the Postbox Designs 30 Day Room Challenge! I can’t believe it is the final week! I hope you have been having as much fun as I have, sharing different design ideas for around your home. Day 23 tackles a big one that a LOT of my clients have trouble with ….and [ Read More… ] …
30 Day Design Challenge: Day 21 Get Rid of those Mini Blinds!
Okay, I already feel like I have my judge-y designer pants on already. I really am not that type of interior designer—I promise! I like to take cues from my clients, and design to THEIR tastes and not MINE (you would be shocked in my world how many designers design for themselves!). I’m pretty laid [ Read More… ] …
Warm Winter Room Update for only $104! (plus a free printable!)
Find all of these goodies by clicking on the links below: Plaid throw Shine FREE printable Stag Head Tray (similar to photo) Feather DIY Pillow The holidays are over, and all of the decorations have been packed away for another year. Anyone else feeling a little “blah” these days? [ Read More… ] …
Walmart Living Room Budget Design Challenge
Photo courtesy of walmart.com I’m originally a Hoosier, born and raised in Indianapolis, which meant Walmart was THE place to go for discount shopping. I swear my mom was there at least every other day. She still is. And at age 10, my best friend Claire and I earned the coveted opportunity to walk to [ Read More… ] …