I envision adding on to our kitchen with a nook for a table with lots of seating. Built-in benches allow a lot of people to fit into a small space. You can pack them in! I love the concept of saving space with building a bench into a wall. As I’m searching for kitchen benches, […]
Thanks to Rachael from Interior Thinking for very kindly nominating me for the Inspiring Blog Award! I’m very grateful for the recognition. I’m so flattered! Blogging is so much fun and is truly a creative outlet. Being part of such a supportive community makes it so much more encouraging. I recommend you check out Interior Thinking‘s blog. […]
Let’s make this Monday very colorful with my favorite color combinations. Pink and green is one of my favorites. My baby’s room’s walls are a bright green and she has all bright pink accessories. As shown in the pictures below, it’s a great combination for a girl’s bedroom. Gray and yellow is one of my […]
When I work in my home office, I am surrounded by my family’s photos because I find them very inspiring. On the desk I have a few prized photos. I have three shelves on the wall to my right. Each of my children have their own shelf filled with their smiles. My lovely gray wall […]
Do you have a favorite reading spot? Or daydreaming spot? If I had this little nook… I would certainly be inspired to write in a journal or read a good design magazine. Do you have a spot that inspires you?
“I wish… I wish.” This is what I hear from my two older children. When I get catalogs from companies such as American Girl or One Step Ahead, I immediately hand them to my children and exclaim, “Look at what you got in the mail!” It’s fun. It’s also very fun to listen to what […]
One day I went a little overboard on The Stationery Studio’s website and bought a lot of personalized paper. That site is addictive and I love it! Beautiful stationery and cards bring elegance to a simple “Hello”. When I get a note on fine paper, it feels more special. It’s fun to see a letter […]
Ljubljana, Slovenia Adare, Ireland Krakow, Poland Budapest, Hungary Obidos, Portugal Even on a cloudy day, colorful architecture brings me joy. Harbor towns in Scandinavia and Ireland have painted their homes for centuries so the fishermen could recognize their homes when returning from sea. Greek towns use colors to curb headaches from the shining sun combined […]
How wonderful yellow is. It stands for the sun. –Vincent Van Gogh The color certainly makes a bold statement. Only a little amount used and it pops. It shines with happiness and optimism. This beautiful, bright color even increases metabolism and improves memory. Yellow is the color of new ideas and inspires creativity. When […]
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