I have been pinning and pinning away (don't forget, you can follow me on Pinterest). One thing that keeps catching my eye are these bookshelf walls. I knew I wanted to incorporate this element into Quinn's room, but I didn't want it to cost a lot and frankly I didn't feel like building anything. We were shopping around the hardware store when we saw that gutters are actually quite affordable. Ten feet for six bucks (steal!). We decided we would build our bookshelf using gutters. I know, I ...
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Whatever Wednesday: Get Your Chevron On
Chevrons have been showing up on literally everything and I am totally in love with the chevron craze. As part of the pinterest challenge put on by YHL I decided to turn my love of chevrons into a fun wall for Quinn's bedroom makeover. Now, it takes a certain kind of crazy to do this... especially at one in the morning. Hey, things gotta get done and we happen to be that special kind of crazy. A Glimpse @ my "For the Home" pinboard Now would be a good time to mention that ...
Tuesday Tutorial: Pops of Color
Sometimes adding color to your space can feel a little overwhelming. A pop of color is a great way to liven up a space. In this case a little goes a long way. There are some tricks to keep your space looking chic. I looked to the world wide web to offer some samples of pops of color done well. I love the way the coral pops, but at the same time is so integrated in the room. One trick that seems to make the color feel intentional and integrated is to repeat it three times. In this ...
Makeover Monday: Rummage Sale Clock
I have a makeover that is sure to cure a case of the Mondays. You may remember my clock from my rummage sale post. You may remember that the clock part didn't even work. That was fine by me because I never meant to use it as a clock. Some of you may have noticed a trend in home decor, the sunburst mirror. This Bone Sunburst Mirror is $269.00 from Ballard Design. This sunburst mirror from Ballard is $349.00 $99.00 from Ballard ...