Last time I left off I hadn’t shown any progress on my hallway. Well I’ve painted it ‘Chocolate Froth’ with a steel blue stripe at head height. I didn’t like that blue at first, but with the art hanging I like it a bit more. I moved my art around, finally hung up my Wilco … Continue reading
Category Archives: Decorating
Boring Hallway on Apartment Therapy
Hello there! My boring hallway is on Apartment Therapy as a ‘Good Question.’ Check out the page to see what Apartmetn Therapy readers would do with my hall. There are some great suggestions, and a few hit the nose on what I decided to do. I painted it this weekend. You’ll have to wait a … Continue reading
Blah Hallway
I’m back! I bet you didn’t even notice that I was gone for nearly two months, did you? It’s a rainy day and Brentan’s out of town and I am here thinking of things to change at home while I’m alone. My biggest peeve right now? My boring blah white hallway. See exhibit A: I … Continue reading
Heart Rocks
I am attempting to take photos of all the rooms in my house and today, I will post some pics of my red powder room. I am getting tired of the red and will probably soon change it but is has served well as a great backdrop for Christmas decorations, Valentines Day doo-dads and even … Continue reading
A Brief History of: Pendant Lamps
If you’ve read any of my posts, you know that I love vintage and vintage-inspired interiors, especially mid-century and California ones. After writing the post about how everything is new again from the Edward Scissorhands movie stills, I’m inspired to look a little more in depth into vintage and vintage inspired homes. I am hoping … Continue reading
Inspired by: Edward Scissorhands
Sometimes I get inspired. From movies and stuff. But they aren’t movies that you’d usually be inspired by. Like Edward Scissorhands. Now, I saw Scissorhands a long time ago, but came across this photo the other day on the funny blog, Shlooby Kitten (which you should definitely check out): I loved the decor. The pink carpet and … Continue reading
Just About Home’s Hot Projects of 2011
Wow, we wrote about some really cool and creative projects here on Just About Home over the last year! I managed to convince my mom to write about some of the transformative things she’s been doing to her home of 25 years, and I’ve written about a few things that I’ve been learning how to … Continue reading
Pink Shimmery Christmas Dinner Table
I thought I’d share with you my Christmas dinner table. This year, Brentan and I were orphans in the Bay Area– neither of our families came to visit, and we couldn’t make the trip to see them in Minnesota or the East Coast. However, it turned out we hosted a dinner for 9 other Christmas … Continue reading
Hosting Pink Christmas!
Well, I had a killer pink holiday party last night. Thanks to those of you who came! After a few busts, I’ve learned a few things about hosting a good party. Here are a few of my secrets. Shhhh… 1. Send invites early. I wish I could have spur of the moment parties easily, but … Continue reading
Pink Vintage Christmas
I’m dreaming of a pink Christmas! I’m hosting a holiday party this weekend and I came up with a theme last night: Pink Vintage Christmas. But shhhh, my husband thinks its a pink hipster Christmas. Well, the two can be merged pretty easily, but the vibe will be totally non-stuffy and fun. I’m mostly inspired by … Continue reading