Small kitchens that still get the job done…
Chris and I don't have a very large kitchen in our new apartment. It has no windows, but a decent sized pantry - which really helps. Counter space is scant - so we purchased a long, narrow baker's cart at ikea - which was worth every penny. I'm about to stencil the kitchen with a sheen effect...
One of my favorite cities from my European backpacking trip – Germany’s charming Ulm
Aside from seeing the sites, Chris and I chose Ulm as one of our destination cities in Germany because his good friend Ruth was living and grew up there. We had heard it was a great town - but it ended up being one of our favorite cities from our entire trip. You'll see why from the pics below:Ulm...
An amazing Etsy artist – the evocative nature photography of Nicholas Bell
I don't feature independent artists as much as I would like to. But there's no time like the present, and I was fortunate enough to be introduced to the talented Nicholas Bell from Knoxville, TN.His work really speaks to me because of it's sense of peace, isolation, and connectedness to our natural surroundings. Check it out below:I love the...
My curtain conundrum – part two…
So a HUGE shout-out and thank you to Christine of Design with Christine. She's a CA based interior designer, and I'm in the process of designing her website for her. Last week she was kind enough to come up with an AMAZING solution for my little living room, in my little apartment, which I moved into about...
A potpourri of French pretty…
From our effortlessly stylish friends across the pond...I have that rocking chair! Just not that much lightI never would have thought to put a wicker chair in with that stainless steel table - but it looks good hereWhat do you think of the french style?via Marie Claire Maison
Help! I need to pick out a color for curtains in my new living room!
So, I moved into my apartment about a month ago - and there is still SO MUCH work to do. Coming up on the list is to make new curtain panels for the patio doors in my living room. My inclination is to go with white and airy - because that is probably my favorite look. ...
Medeline Weinrib’s inspiring, eclectic home
I've loved Weinrib's rugs and textile patterns before I even really knew much about interior design. They are classic, eclectic, and well-researched. That's why I was super excited to see her Manhattan loft featured in Elle Decor...A lot of Weinrib's creations are seen throughout her home - including many of the drawings and rugsIn Manhattan - even...
Pretty home offices and workspaces
via BHGThese striped curtains add a tailored look to the natural blinds via Apartment TherapyThis office belongs to Jen Ramos of Made By Girlvia Adore HomeLove the chair and the pendants... via Casa Diezvia Elle Decorvia Covet Garden
Green and Glam… a house that proves you can have both
*tip - click on each image if you want a closer viewcheck out the gorgeous rough backsplashA clever way to create a laundry room if you don't have oneamazing coffee table, amazing cabinet, amazing floors!I've been loving navy latelyNot crazy about the laser cut mirrors - but otherwise this foyer is gorgeous...What do you think about this home?via Pure...
Gorgeous interiors from some of my favorite blogs…
The one thing I miss about the days before I started blogging was that I actually had time to explore the blogs that I love and that inspired me to start blogging in the first place. Well, that's why I started regularly posting groups of images from my favorite blogs - so I get to visit my favorite...