play creatively
If you’ve been following me on instagram you’ll know that at the beginning of the year we purchased a historic home we lovingly call The Banister House (after it’s standout banister-photos of which I’ll show at a later time). It’s been a long time coming for us as we’ve been housesitting for in-laws for the past year and …
We’ve been on the lookout for another big project for some time and we think we might have just found it in this beautiful (but desperately needing some love) Victorian. Aren’t the windows just grand? I’m actually loving that wallpaper too (although it’s probably going to go). We’ll know more on this by the end …
I wanted to do something different with our Christmas tree this year and after a recent trip to IKEA, I knew just what to do. Using IKEA’s Ribba Picture Ledges Jon and my brother Kenton (who was in town for Thanksgiving) helped to make my vision come to life. was hoping to post on this …
One of my all time favorite online (and now in print!) kids magazine, Babiekins, asked me to create a kids craft for their current issue! I could not have been more thrilled. Channeling my current love for beautifully colored paint chips I decided to use them to create these simple and darling feather crowns. Head …
For a little sneak peak inside our bat cave, fly on over to Cafe Mom and take a gander. Sheri Reed of Cafe Mom was kind enough to interview and invite me to give a mini tour of our new South Pasadena apartment, and truly, I was delighted to accommodate. It was a wonderful opportunity …
Thank you all for you kind wishes for our little move across town. We are slowly unpacking everything and trying to settle in a bit. It’s been a crazy week of preschool starting for little A, sniffles that are keeping baby O up (for far too many hours of the night) and a whole lot …
Catch me over at decor8 today and see a few of my favorite nook/spots/things in my home. Thanks Holly for inviting me to be a part of such a wonderful and inspiring series!
Tin cans and bull dog clips never looked so good. I love how a little creativity can make these inexpensive, every day items organizational eye candy. Thanks Country Home for the inpiration.
We all need little spots in our homes that make us smile when we pass by them. This simple necklace display is just such a spot for me. I know it’s only a little thing, but it makes me happy to look at. I think we all need mini spaces like this, don’t you? What …
A week or so ago My aunt brought me these little flowers, freshly cut from her garden. I loved them so much that I had to preserve them in photo form. I’m so glad I did. I can now enjoy them for as long as need to. Thanks Aunt Cheryl!