Remember when I was contemplating re-doing the bathroom? Well, after a few (small) tweaks, I’m perfectly happy with the way it is! Isn’t it funny, how adding just one or two things can make a space feel so much happier? I love having flowers in here, and my mom got me a mini orchid when she … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Happy Spring!
Yesterday was the spring equinox and I celebrated with my brothers in town this weekend. We took a rainy walk through Muir Woods, made chocolate cake and sweet crepes (at least my brother’s girlfriend did), and watched some March Madness basketball. I thought I’d do a nice little round up of the fun spring projects … Continue reading
“I believe that when it comes to decorating, the wife is always right. Unless the husband is gay.” -Jonathan Adler, Happy Home Accessorizing Continue reading
Book Review: Happy Chic Accessorizing by Jonathan Adler
I got home tonight, excited to read my new book (that I got in the mail yesterday from Amazon), Happy Chic Accessorizing, as my husband watched March Madness. I bought Happy Chic Color in the mail too, and !surprisingly!, Brentan had already taken a peek through. ‘That guy is crazy,’ are his first words as … Continue reading
Ashlyne Huff Video: Victorian Opulence
I don’t really know anything about this artist, but she (or her producer) has an awesome taste in architecture and design. Don’t you kind of want to live in the apartment in this music video? I’m loving the fireplaces and the blue walls, the yellow details, the wide wood floors, the crown molding, and the … Continue reading
Small Bedroom Gallery Wall
I hung up these few pictures above my dresser in the bedroom a few weeks ago, since the wall was gaping bare. I think I made a nice little scene, with a framed poem, original piece of art (that’s the one that’s covered in glare…), and photo of me and my sweetie! The art and … Continue reading
Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful. –William Morris Continue reading
New Plants
I went to the local nursery a few days ago (I like to support local nurseries instead of places like Home Depot, when I can! The staff are so helpful and really care about your projects), and bought a few new plants. I was a little bummed with their selection, but I’m told that in a month … Continue reading
Sarah’s Oakland Bungalow (In Progress)
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I spent most of last Saturday helping my friend Sarah (of Urbivore) fix up her new home in Oakland, CA. I’ve known Sarah since 9th grade or so, and owning a home has been her dream since she moved out to CA over a year ago. Her new … Continue reading
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