Go ahead, write on the walls
Cool product alert. Have you wondered how to actually install a look like this? Is it a big board? Is it on a roll (like wallpaper?)? Is it….hmmm… {Image via Young House Love} As you probably know, I’m working on a project that involves a local daycare playroom. How fun, right? Right. It’s been a great learning experience for me, and I am thankful for such...
Read MoreMy version of a growth chart
Last December, Glenn and I (ok, mostly Glenn) painted our kitchen cabinets white. It happened to be on the day that our daughter turned 4 months old, and so we decided to immortalize the day on our living room wall. We rolled a little of the low-VOC paint on her little foot and stamped it up on the wall by the front door. I love seeing it as I dash out of the door, and everyone likes to...
Read More{Real Rooms} Reese’s Nursery
I am so excited to share an adorable little nursery project with you today, not because I designed it (because I didn’t – I wish I could take credit for it!), or not only because it is darling, or hand-crafted with special little details, but because it is the bedroom of a sweet little girl whose mama is an old friend of mine! And as you can see a very artistic and creative friend...
Read MoreGiveaway Winner and New Likely Design Feature!
First thing’s first – my Rosebud Card giveaway has ended and using random.org, we have chosen a winner! The winner is comment #5 – Colleen – congratulations, Colleen! We’ll be in touch! I can’t wait to hear how she loves her cards. Thank you Rosemary at Rosebud Cards for your generosity, I appreciate it and I’m sure that Colleen will as well! Up...
Read MoreThe Tackiest Thing Ever
Okay, I just couldn’t help myself with the title. Only tacky because I’m talking about tape…get it? I’ve been thinking about Christmas a lot lately; buying gifts, packaging them, mailing them, making cards, and also making cute packaging and craft fair items for Lillie + James. How can I make my gifts or packaging stand out? I’m really bad at wrapping...
Read MoreEmbroidery Hoop-La
Are you a stitcher? Embroidery is becoming very popular and I’ve been noticing it more and more in home decor (and not just on throw pillows!). Have you noticed this trend as much as I have? Hanging an embroidery hoop is an easy way to fill an awkward space, and it is a great way to add some personalization to your decor. I think the idea is just absolutely adorable, inexpensive to...
Read MoreMac Lover
I love my little white MacBook. It’s 3 years old now, which is probably ancient in computer years, but I’m hoping that I can squeeze a few more years out of it. I’m a self-taught PC convert, and I love all of the little details that Macs offer, and make my life a lot easier! You can see my “Dock” below, and some of the most frequently used programs that I...
Read MoreDo You Picnik?
I am all about short-cuts and simple tools for real people. And with all of the options out there, you can find some really easy products that don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. I have used Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD, etc. but as a small business owner living in a small town, buying the expensive professional version for my own use isn’t always an option. Plus I...
Read MoreThe Holidays are Here!
Can you believe it?? We’ve been counting the days around here! Why am I so excited? I am so excited because my sister-in-law has moved back here and she loves being (or in my case, attempting at being) crafty as much as I do…so we have been busy, busy, busy making lots of fun plans and dreaming big! Plus Glenn and I love that we have a new couple to hang out with… ...
Read MoreI <3 Facebook
And I really love all of the little links that people post on Facebook so that I may discover lots of goodies that just make my day. Like this. Thanks for posting, Holly. I’ve never been to Paris, but thanks to Nichole and Evan of Little Brown Pen, I can pretend that I have and live through them vicariously through their video about the making of their ‘Perpetual Paris’...
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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