The Swedish furniture juggernaut Ikea just opened a big blue-and-yellow store in my town. This was cause for widespread jubilation, and trumpets sounded from on high. Seriously, life felt like it was about to get a whole lot more efficient and good-looking, just like the Ikea catalog promised it would. read more…
As I stated at the beginning of this bathroom remodel project, a) I don’t know anything and b) I have terrible taste. So when I received so much valuable color advice from all of you last week, I jumped for joy and sang praises to the heavens. Decorating by committee can be fun! Thanks so much for your help. read more…
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Just between you and me (and, umm, the whole internet), okay?
I had the perfect home project lined up for you today, cupcakes. Really. No, really. I’ve been working on this cross stitch pattern so I can frame it and put it on the wall next to my desk. It has a squiggly green border, tiny pink hearts, and says, “Thanks for Sharing.” I couldn’t decide between that one and “Don’t Make Me Cut You.” read more…
Mobiles are making a splash again in home decor. They aren’t just for the nursery anymore and can stylishly add a burst of color into any area of your house. read more…
Emily is a really good artist. I’m not just saying that, as a biased parent. She’s won several prizes at local art shows for kids. My other kids talent for drawing isn’t as keen, but I adore their work anyway. With 3 kids in school, bringing art home in their backpacks, plus the art they create here at home, well, it adds up to a lot of paper. read more…
The painters we hired just finished the top floor of our new house, and while it all dried we popped in to take a few pictures. read more…
