Posts made in July, 2009
Rookie moves…
I love DIY and crafty projects, there is no denying. Who doesn’t? But I do not claim to be super crafty myself. I am learning, but I admit I am a total wannabe. Spice Girl style. I feel like I could be so crafty if I was taught some techniques, but on my own I’m way awkward. That’s how I was through art school – as long as I have an assignment, I can do great...
Read MoreSo cute, and so easy to put together!
As my daughter’s first birthday is coming up, I’m in a hurry to try to finally finish her room! She was born 6 weeks early, so I feel like I didn’t get a chance to properly put it all together like most nesting moms-to-be would. It is a very cute room, but with a newborn I didn’t get to finish all of the projects that I had in mind! The paint on the upper half of...
Read MoreAh, the life of a fire wife…
Us at the county fair, 2007. I have been with my husband for 8 years now, and as the girlfriend and wife of a wildland firefighter (he is an Engine Operator for the BLM, so he drives, runs the engine and the crew), I am used to the summertime when he has to go off-district and can be gone for 2 weeks at a time. Well, it is a million times different this summer for me. I miss him terribly this...
Read MoreWatching grass grow…
Update: I’m linking this post to Julia’s Hooked on Fridays blog party at Hooked on Houses, and the Frugal Friday Linky Party at the Shabby Nest! Thanks, ladies!!!! We have finally gotten back to the backyard project — although the mountain of gravel is still there, ugh. We do have someone who is going to come get the rest, so hopefully they’ll come do that soon! ...
Read MoreThis Is Why I Don't Have White Furniture…
Because every home needs a pet, and every blog needs a dog, I thought I would take some time to introduce you to the rest of the Christensen family — meet Keno and Molly, our adopted mutts that we love so much and think of as our oldest children! First is Keno, our eldest. We adopted him from the local animal shelter when he was 4 months old. A small little puppy…if we would have...
Read MoreThis Makes Me Want to Re-Paint
I love, love, love this kitchen. Well, more specifically I love the color scheme. It reminds me of the gray that I have in my living room, and I’m tempted to carry the color into my kitchen. I’ve actually had a lot of positive comments about the bright color I have now, which made me take notice of the subtle colors I’m attracted to. I’m not sure about the...
Read More{E-Decorating} Tonya & Cody's Wyoming Bedroom
Tonya and Cody asked for my help, ready to move the babies out of their room because they wanted an update to their bedroom (which is already an amazing room to work with) with some rustic modern style. They love neutral and natural colors and furnishings, but with some contemporary style. The bed and headboard, green chair and ottoman, black desk, rug, and black gun cabinet had to stay,...
Read MoreI {Sew} Can't Wait!
I can’t wait to finish this project! Well, my mother-in-law will probably be doing most of the leg work as I’m re-learning to sew, and she is much, much better at it — I guess I just don’t trust my skills yet! But this is the fabric that I bought which will be the new shower curtain in our bathroom! It’s a super soft, creamy linen which I matched to a lighter...
Read MoreHappy Homeowner Anniversary to Us!!
Exactly 1 year ago today, my husband Glenn and I became first time homeowners! We were living in our camp trailer out on his parent’s ranch (hee hee!) until we got the keys to our new home on July 1st, 2008! And the inside was so ugly and disgusting and un-livable that we still lived in the camp trailer in our driveway for a couple weeks, especially because they were tearing up ancient...
Read MoreAbout Me
I'm an interior designer, but I live in the country. I like it that way. I'm also a firefighter's wife, new mom and a new homeowner and I like that even better. A close second is a pretty and affordable space...and I mean a REALLY affordable space. Because I believe good design can be for EVERYONE!
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