While we’re not big drinkers, we do happen to have quite a large collection of barware & drink paraphernalia. With no extra storage space in the kitchen, I used these shelves I was going to give to Goodwill to create a mini side bar in our dining room & display all our booze. Here’s how …
Rock n’ Roll Video Game Room …for adults
I’ve finally finished our Rock n’ Roll Video Game Room and I just love it. The catalyst {besides our upcoming Halloween party} was the hanging of the Union Jack Flag print {from Z Gallerie} last week on the wall where originally stood only two golden stumps. …and a bunch of fake plastic instruments {that you …
Guest Room & Home Library Inspiration
The room we’ve dedicated as our “Guest Bedroom” also happens house our “library” and “DVD collection” and while it’s the second largest bedroom in the house, it often ends up being “the space where everything I have no other place for” ends up. It’s wallpapered in a red/coral/white sort of wavy stripes on two …
Sweet Paul For Fall & Halloween Decor Ideas
In or around 2008 when I had more free time and could read every single blog I came across on the internet, I found Sweet Paul, a mostly decor & food & fantastic photography blog and fell in love. But when I became depressed about living in the same dark condo for far too many …
Wanted: Victorian Dog Portrait Artist
The husband and I would really love to have Victorian portraits painted of our dogs that we can frame in hideously gaudy ornate gold frames and hang side by side. Obviously we think it’s hilarious and years down the line, a way to remember our dogs and smile. Etsy shop Hot Digital Dog offers …
Project Master Bedroom …Progression
You may remember a tweetphoto if you follow me on twitter of the mirror I originally bought for above our mantel but when I got home realized it was a far better fit as a pair in the master bedroom {also mentioned here} and since this was the only one available instore, I wondered where …
Currently Loving : 3-d Textured Wall Tiles
I really really REALLY am in love with these little 9×9 3-d textured wall sculptures from Etsy shop Element Clay Studio. While they’re not all inspired by items found under the sea …they look like it to me and would be a perfect addition to our brick & blue beach bathroom and/or our master bedroom. …
My Fireplace Progress: Mantel & Sitting Area
My first thought for decor above the fireplace/mantel was a large starburst mirror. I wanted something with a vintage feel and a bit different from the norm and finally found the overlapping circles mirror and thought it would be perfect. But when I returned home and held it up, I realized a mirror would be …
DIY Nautical Rope Napkin Rings
I love a great nautical tabletop and rope napkin rings are so easy and inexpensive to make, you’d almost be a fool to buy them 😉 From rustic to nautical, Thanksgiving to the 4th of July, rope napkin rings work with nearly any color scheme or theme. I love them and use them year-round! Tip: …
Project: Backyard – Patio & Pool …continued
Since my last patio/outdoor living space post I’ve added a few new details: decorative throw pillows, a faux leather ottoman, a leafy plant in a blue pot, bbq {unseen} & an umbrella for shade. This is a view from the pool side and while I’m not a huge fan of the chain link fence, it …
Project: Guest 1/2 Bathroom Unfinished …before photos
It was a blank slate when we moved in …well, other than the fern wallpaper, which if you look closely {at the top two pics}, is two different colors. As if they ran out of paper mid-project and when they went back to get more, they picked up the wrong one but didn’t realize it …
Chalkboard Dots Movable Decals
I bought these adorable chalkboard dots decals {for $15} at a Gilt home sale forever ago and completely forgot about them until yesterday when they arrived at my doorstep. Fun! . . .and so glad they’re removable and re-stickable because my first idea literally looked like a sideways Mickey Mouse . . . …
Old House / Project: Laundry Room ~ Complete
. . .when we moved in, it looked like this . . . . . .and with a little help from my brother . . . . . . it became this . . . . . . and with a little white paint & elbow grease…and cute aqua polka dotted contact paper I …
Project: Laundry Room ~ Inspiration
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Project: Beach & Brick & Blue Bathroomfinally complete …before & after
. . . a tour . . . Old galvanized tea light lanterns from Ikea which used to hang outside & became weathered over time …loved the way the old nasty rope looked in the bathroom …but one snapped the other day so I had to replace the rope . . .I stitched loops in …