A few weeks ago, when we hung a few sets of Ikea curtains in Greta's room, I knew we'd be revisiting them in an effort to make them more special/quirky/fun. I casually looked for pom-pom trim (because, really it is the most fun trim there is) to add to the edges for a couple weeks […]
When I first started browsing art for Greta's room, two prints became my springboard. This shiny, gold letterpress print from Sugar Paper (That whole site is...gorg. I'm crushing on everything they have.) that carries a message I wanted our girl to see and feel and know every day: The second was this pink balloon photo print […]
Ah, the kitchen. We have been thinking about it ever since we moved in nearly two years ago, when it looked like this: We did a few, very simple, cheap and even temporary updates to get us where we are today. We painted our cabinets and muave pink countertops and even our previously bisque oven […]
Bye-bye, January! Get. We are welcoming February with open arms and lots and lots of plans and news!!! Before yesterday our plans for this month and this year, really, were up in the air. Chris accepted a new, wonderful job (he's in marketing) a few weeks ago and he started this past Monday. He really […]
One of Greta's favorite things to do is paint (I'm so proud), so we spend a lot of time in the studio together. Greta is currently working on a painting for her own room and I thought it would be a good time to share some tips on how to help your child create their […]
Greta's room is packing a lot of neutrals (or was)--but the art opposite the butterfly wall will hopefully balance that with lots of little punches of color. And then there is the closet color that you all voted on, which is currently leaning toward a bold pink--a nice big splash of color that will coordinate […]
While I have been adding the final touches on the art for Greta's room, I have been working on some paintings for the gallery shop. Woot. This 24x36 painting was just added and is available for purchase here. Also, since Valentine's day is upon us, our two most lovey-dovey prints are on super sale at […]
Remember when we were renovating the studio and you readers picked everything from the curtains to the paint colors!? That was such a cool experience and experiment on our end. A little nerve-wrecking (cue nervous laughter), but mostly a lot of fun. And really, you did an amazing job! When we talked about our plans […]
As I wrap up the art wall in Greta's big-girl room and track down some trim for the curtains and a few other final details, I can feel this room revamp coming to a close. Or at least all the big projects feel done. And then last night, right before I fell asleep--I whispered, we […]
We ended yesterday's post saying we decided to trim out the grasscloth wall. Luckily we were able to get most of it trimmed out on Saturday after we finished wallpapering, but I had to finish spackling holes and caulking before giving you the full reveal. Here she is: We used the same simple trim […]
The grasscloth is up. Hallefreakinlujah. You could say we were very naive going into the process. We figured it would take us about an hour and that would be that. Ha! We averaged about an hour per panel! Granted, this was our first time ever dealing with wallpaper--so there was a major learning curve--but we […]
Next week is going to be jam-packed with projects to share with you. Which means our weekend is already filled to the brim. And you know, we're excited to get our hands dirty after our health has been restored and our supplies have arrived (I'm talking to you, grasscloth). We expect to have a completed […]
I have been doing mood boards for clients for just under two years now and at the end of every mood board I say, "I'd love to see how the space comes together. Feel free to send pics!" And, wouldn't you know it, someone finally did!! I actually went to high school with Jessica, and […]
Last Saturday was going to be the big day of wallpapering in Greta's room. Really, the most anticipated day for all of us--you included, right? ;) I tracked the grasscloth like a hawk and watched it make its way from Illinois to us in Utah. It was going to arrive on Friday--prime for its Saturday […]
I have this cough that is no joke right now. It is giving me a serious ab workout and I sound like a barking dog. It's nuts. And my throat is so raw. But, I kinda think a cough, especially one not accompanied by a runny nose or any other sickly symptoms, is the way […]
Not too long ago (at all), we DIYed and upholstered a pelmet in the cutest little cub print fabric. I think it was described as "cheeky" among a reader or two. Unfortunately, as I mentioned earlier this week--there was an accident or rather an error on our novice upholsterers part? Thankfully the pelmet itself is […]
2013 already feels different. There have been so many changes, yet Chris and I are both itching for some excitement. Greta isn't napping anymore and really, my world--our world, has been turned upside down. I feel significantly more tired from those extra two hours of non-stop playing that when Chris gets home, the only thing […]
First things first. Greta's cub print pelmet box had a little accident and we are still deciding what to make of the situation. So, until we get that figured out (more details before the week's up!) forgive me for not posting full room shots, or at least full window shots. This disclaimer is especially important […]
Last August (mmm summertime), we got our hands on a second-hand bench that we cleaned up and stained and it became the hopeful home to four potted plants. Today, one remains--wah wahhhh-- and we moved it to a new home in the kitchen on the upper open shelf. It looks like it is on its […]
This weekend, we finally FINALLY decided on a grasscloth for Greta's room and got it ordered (woot!). We realized it was so tough deciding because we were trying to coordinate all of these natural, warm-toned grasscloths with gray paint. Which is doable, I'm sure, but it was making my eyes crazy! The grasscloth samples were […]
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