After moving for real on Tuesday, my new plan in life is to never move again. Ever. I’m going to die in this house. Which might be pretty easy to do, since it’s already tried to kill me. Okay, I’m being a bit overly dramatic, but yesterday I was carrying a few towels down from […]
Links I Like
1. These mini wall shelves are gorgeous. 2. Get the look of cement gemstones without the weight and hassle with this clever tutorial. 3. Make a woven stool. 4. Not enough room for plants? Build a hanging garden. 5. A couple of days ago I used this tutorial for a messy braided bun, and it […]
Closet Makeover
So remember this tiny room, with its super gross carpet and bright blue walls? Here’s a reminder: Last week I tore out the carpet, and intended just to repaint the floors and leave the walls for another day. Underneath the carpet, the wood was painted brown in some areas and red in others. But once […]
DIY Inspiration: Fringe
Fringe doesn’t have to read hippie or biker anymore. These days it’s sleek and chic. Ready to add some swing to your step? You can either cut fringe into a non-fraying fabric (like leather or faux leather), or sew on pre-made trim. Shoes, bags, and skirts are all perfect for fringe embellishment. 1. Fringed suede sandals […]
Warby Parker Sunglasses
They’ve hardly appeared on the blog, so it may come as a surprise that I wear glasses daily, and have since I’ve been about 11. But you’ll rarely find me outside the house in my glasses, because I usually wear contact lenses from the morning until I go to bed. One of the big reasons […]
Living & Dining Rooms Post-Paint
Last week I finished painting my living and dining rooms, and I love how they turned out. The before, with light avocado green paint, is here, and here’s the after: What a difference a little (okay, a lot) of paint can make, right? It totally changes the whole mood of the room, and makes the […]
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Whew, what a week! When I haven’t been packing, I’ve been painting, and in any time left over I’ve been busy with practical things like buying appliances. Also, while packing I watched a livestream of my husband winning a BAFTA for his game in London, which is crazy. Right now a couple of these are […]
Living Room & Dining Room Before
One of the first projects I’m tackling in our new house is repainting the living and dining rooms. They’re the first rooms you see in the house, and while neither Steven nor I hate the current color, it’s not what we would have picked out. Here’s what it looks like now: That ceiling fan/light fixture […]
Links I Like
1. Love this tall concrete and copper lamp. 2. Add some edge to a basic t-shirt with this tutorial for adding leather sleeves. 3. Cute pom-pom luggage tags will help you keep track of your bag. 4. Sew a maxi dress from jersey sheets. 5. A wood slice serving board would be a great rustic […]