Creative Inspiration for a Beautiful Home
For nine months we prepared for this. We read the books, we put together the furniture, we arranged the nursery, we went to the classes, and we listened to tons of unsolicited advice. But I must say, as prepared as we thought we were, nothing can actually prepare you for parenthood... except actually just being a parent. It's kind of like being tossed in a river without a life jacket and just ...
I love embroidery hoop wreaths because there's just a simple elegance to them that makes them look beautiful no matter where you hang them. They're also easy and cheap to make. It generally only takes a couple supplies and a few minutes to create one of these beautiful wreaths to display in your own home. Now that's my kinda project! ;) I made this monogram embroidery hoop wreath, and even ...
If there's one guilty pleasure I can't get enough of, it's browsing through Pottery Barn's latest catalog or the online store. Never mind the fact that a lot of the things in there cost almost as much as a mortgage payment. It's still fun to gather inspiration and dream about decking my home full of Pottery Barn when we win the lottery. Of course, I'm not patient enough to wait nearly that ...
I can't lie, there's just something about a beautifully organized closet makes my heart go pitter patter. Not only does it make the closet look nice, but a good closet organization system is really key to helping the home run smoothly. No more piles of random boxes and clutter falling out every time you open the closet door? Yes, please! Before the arrival of our baby girl, we had to do ...
I don't know if it's just me, but a lot of times when I see a gorgeously styled bookshelf, it seems to be lacking one very important element... the books! I mean, as beautiful as those perfectly styled bookshelves can be, the whole purpose of them is to hold books, right? So where did all the books go? I know, I know, in today's digital age everybody has their phones and tablets and ...
If there's one thing I love, it's cute and creative storage. There's just something about having a pretty organization system that makes my heart go pitter patter. I know, I'm weird like that. But it can honestly make a really big difference when you're trying to make your home look organized and cohesive. While it can get pricey to buy matching sets of storage bins or containers, there are ...