As the season has changed from summer to fall, I’ve been adjusting my clothing with the temperatures, pulling out my jackets, scarves, and jeans. And as I’ve been incorporating more fall fabrics into my outfits, I’ve been noticing how much interiors pull from some of the same trends as clothing. Which makes sense–just as you put away […]
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1. You can’t argue with a cat ring holder. 2. This gorgeous wood and marble cheese board is easier to make than you might guess. 3. A beaded paper towel holder would be a fun kitchen accessory. 4. Decorate for the season with a simple eucalyptus garland. 5. Make a braided planter out of air-dry clay. I’m […]
Getting in the Mood for Fall: Betina Lou
After our long, hot summer, I’m enjoying the transition to Fall this year. With just the hint of a chill in the air, I’m looking forward to wearing cozy sweaters while sipping from a mug of tea. But some extra inspiration from Betina Lou certainly doesn’t hurt. They always seem to have the perfect striped and […]
Kitchen Before & Inspiration
When you move into a new house, you have to prioritize your changes based partly on difficulty and motivation. And over the year and a half we’ve lived here, the difficulty of the renovations we’ve made has been ramping up. But one room we’ve just been chipping away at is our kitchen. When we moved in we replaced […]
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1. This clever yoga mat bag is a great way to carry your gear to the gym. 2. Run out of horizontal space for your plants? Build these wall-mounted planters. 3. This simple wood desk organizer could really upgrade your desk decor. 4. Print your own pretty temporary floral tattoos 5. Add a little bit of nature […]
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1. Sew your own espadrilles for the perfect summer shoe. 2. Concrete and lamps are a great match. 3. Build your own adaptable patterned table. 4. Do people steal your mug? Make sure they know it’s yours by painting on your initial. 5. Trays are one of those things that always come in handy, so […]
DIY Inspiration: Bright Painted Doors
Doors are front and foremost in my mind right now because this week I finally tackled a project I’ve been meaning to work on for months. Our 103-year-old house came with beautiful, old five-panel wood doors, some of which are in need of some cosmetic work. Many had original doorknobs and doorplates, but at some point they’d […]
DIY Inspiration: Metal Grid
These metal grid wall organizers are calling, “Make me!” They all look so good in these photos, but a big part of that is the expert styling. If I make my own, will I be able to curate it so perfectly? I guess we’ll find out, since I’m to the point where I’ve been casually trawling […]
DIY Inspiration: Natural Art
Use free printable vintage art to give a room a cabinet-of-curiosities feel with a gallery wall of natural art of plants or animals.
