A couple years ago I found myself in a predicament. We had just moved to our current home and we were especially tight on money. In our condo we had a nightstand on one side of our bed and a wooden file cabinet on the other side. They were in the same tones of light oak, so it still looked …
DIY Spring Abstract Painting
The temperatures are rising outside and it’s finally starting to feel like Spring might actually come this year after all!!:-) A month ago I spotted this abstract canvas painting online at the popular but pricey, Wisteria. It immediately caught my eye! I love the spring-y colors and it’s cheerful, airy ambience. It is on sale for $339.15 if …
Abstract Art in Traditional Design
A current trend I’m seeing these days is abstract canvas art. Abstract canvas art is not new on the scene for design styles such as modern and eclectic but I have been surprised at how common it has become in the traditional decorating arena. What comes to mind when I think of traditional artwork is a very orderly print in a nice …
This Week’s Deals
I love the fresh look of plain white sheets but this Target sheet set is both fresh and fun and a great deal at $10.78! I have a thing for candle holders and this gorgeous pair would add the perfect pop of color to any home. Ringing in at $9.99 for the small one, $14.99 for …
How to Put Glass in Cabinet Doors
Happy Monday! If you haven’t already read why I’m such a big fan of having at least one glass cabinet in your kitchen click here. Today I will teach you how to put glass in your cabinet doors. Before I start a DIY project of this nature I always ask myself, if worst case scenario happened during this …
Love Your Kitchen Series–Glass Cabinets
One of my favorite kitchen updates is adding glass to cabinet doors! Why is it one of my favorites? Because, boy, can it change a kitchen from Ehh to Wowza! Oh, and because in most cases it’s super easy and inexpensive to do. Glass in cabinets transforms a 2D kitchen into a 3D, forging a sense …
Design 101- Flow (Pt. 1)
My goal is to do Design 101 posts monthly. It’s hard for me to believe that it’s already been a month since I wrote the first Design 101 post on Layers! Time flies when you’re having fun. So when people talk about flow in design they are referring to two aspects of the word. First, the functionality …
Pottery Barn Kids Knockoff Wall Art
A few months before our baby was born I was putting finishing touches on his room. Unfortunately, however, the wall space above his crib still lay glaringly blank. I am not a big fan of making a room too theme-y but I did have a subtle theme of ocean/exploring going on displayed by a picture of a boat, …
Love Your Kitchen Series- Adding Fabrics
Bringing fabrics into your kitchen is an excellent, inexpensive avenue to making your kitchen more beautiful and custom. There are a bountiful of ways to carry fabrics and patterns into your kitchen. Lets start with the most obvious, window treatments. Window treatments are often used for privacy and temperature control but they can also be an important catalyst in exuding personality and …
Installing Beadboard Wallpaper Horizontally
Our local Pottery Barn Kids store has a weekly story time for young children. My kids love going and so do I. As they get immersed into the stories my eyes are busy soaking up all the decorating inspiration that’s around me. When I was pregnant last year I was specifically searching for nursery ideas. …