House purchasing update and beautiful cherry trees in DC!
Hi guys. So, it has been a very stressful week. We had the inspection for the house we're under contract on, and everything was fine EXCEPT...the access/entry to the crawl space is too small for an adult to fit in. The sellers aren't willing to cut a larger access because in this market they could easily sell the home...
Why I’ve been away and organization eye candy
I feel really bad about my sporadic and/or non-exist blogging lately, but sweetums and I just put our first offer on what may be our first HOME last night. Needless to say, things have been chaotic around here...I promise that within the next week or so things will be back to normal.... In the meantime, if you...
Inspiration for small bathrooms
Since people seem to become more and more interested in smaller homes, whether for downsizing reasons, keeping utility costs low, etc., it's also becoming important to decorate your space in a way that maximizes your square footage. As my fiance and I are looking at homes, all of which are teeny tiny (about 2 bedroom, and 1 full bath),...
Bedrooms from glamorous to sweet
It snowed yesterday in Maryland. snowed! {displeased face}Such a gorgeous balance of glamor and ease.gold+ aqua+peach=♥Too much red and pink for me, but a younger me would have woken up smiling every morning!Perfect pretty spot for little ones to read...So maybe not a bedroom, but still a beautiful place to dream.1,2 via This Is Glamorous, 3,4,5,7 Sweet Home Style,...
Quietly stunning: Dining rooms with glowing repose
I've been having a huge dining room crush lately, and I think it's because I don't have one, and it's not likely that our first home will have one either. These dining rooms also reflect the style I've been loving lately - not too shabby, not too chic, but a lovely mix of clean, sensible design with a...
How to easily mix decorating styles
Whether because you and your partner have different styles, or because you love furnishing and decor from all eras, mixing styles does not need to be a battle. In fact, I often find transitional and mixed interiors to create the most satisfying "oooohhhhh" moments in someone's home.
There are a few guidelines to keep in mind though, when mixing styles.
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A home makeover full of glamor and comfort!
This home has me hankering for a spa day! The luxuriousness of everything is so delicious, I could spend a whole weekend just going between the bath and the bed!These spaces were designed by Marie Flanigan interiors, and the most fun part is seeing the HUGE difference between the before and afters! Of the project, Principal designer Marie Flanigan states...
A bright, white, beautiful kitchen
"Simple and white" was homeowner Julie Holloway's mantra for her kitchen renovation, and it's one I hope to have the means to adopt one day as well. I adore white kitchens, they look so clean and bright!Check out Julie's gorgeous Atlanta area kitchen (and some more of her gorgeous 70's home)For some reason I have a lot of trouble...
A bright, white, beautiful kitchen
"Simple and white" was homeowner Julie Holloway's mantra for her kitchen renovation, and it's one I hope to have the means to adopt one day as well. I adore white kitchens, they look so clean and bright!Check out Julie's gorgeous Atlanta area kitchen (and some more of her gorgeous 70's home)For some reason I have a lot of trouble...
Lonny mag’s Editor-In-Chief Michelle Adams’s Upper West Side Apartment!
Cohesive, bright, and glamorous are three words I would use to describe Adams's 475 sq. ft. Manhattan apartment. She keeps her color palette of white, ivory, black, and hot pink consistent throughout, which allows her to play with sheen and texture to her heart's desire.Love this buffet!I'm such a sucker for vignettes! It really lets you get a close...