I remember in college when I learned how to knit. My little sis showed me, and explained that a scarf was the beginner’s project of choice for a novice knitter. It was simple to make, but yet beautiful and highly functional. A table runner is like the beginner sewer’s project. It involves minimum sewing, no [ Read More… ] …
30 Day Design Challenge: Day 6 Paint a Piece of Furniture
PAINT. This is hands down my favorite DIY project around my house! It is one of the most cost effective ways to get something amazing from something you already own. This is also practically what Craigslist was made for: finding something with those infamous “good bones” but in serious need to be prettied up. Youtube and [ Read More… ] …
30 Day Design Challenge: Day 5 Replace a Builder Grade Light
Welcome to Day 5 of the 30 Day Design Challenge, where today we are going to tackle one simple item in your room: your ceiling light fixture! When we bought our current home three years ago I promised myself that I would only put in light fixtures that I truly loved. It has been a [ Read More… ] …
Designer Math Monday: Breakfast Nook
Happy Monday! Thanks for joining me for another Designer Math Lesson…this week’s lesson is on the Breakfast Nook! Often times we spend more time and money decorating our fancy-pants dining rooms, even though it is the breakfast table we use on a daily basis. I know our breakfast table is where we not only eat [ Read More… ] …
Real Postbox Project: Modern Dining Room
I’m so excited to share with you this project I recently completed for a client! She has fantastic taste, and requested a modern design, but still comfortable for their family of four. After she completed her Design Questionnaire, she also sent over about a dozen inspirational photos that were filled with neutral color schemes. [ Read More… ] …
Designer Math Mondays: Bedding Set
Hello Friends, it is another Monday, so let’s start the week off right with another: I was talking to a friend recently and we were both commenting on how our bedrooms seem to be the last places we touch when it comes to design. Guilty as charged! We are so busy making our kid’s rooms [ 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… ] …