Feeling Crafty

I've got the itch to do something crafty this weekend.  And it just so happens that Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  Maybe this weekend will find me doing some craft therapy.  Martha makes it look so fun.

via Martha

Good Times

Ahhh, Friday....hello there.  Why don't we end this week on a good note...with this.  Picture sent to me to me from client, I love the beams, floors and walls.  (Source ?)

On another happy note, Homewood Harry declared yesterday Spring would come early this year.  It feels like it is already here in fact....

Have a great weekend.

Friday DIY- circular and square basket shelving

It's Frrrrrrrriday!! And here's a DIY project to look forward to over the weekend perhaps? The bloggers from IKEA's Livet Hemma have made this set of circular and square shelves from IKEA's NÄSUM Kista Bananfiber baskets! A DIY take on the Finnish company Muuto's circular shelving system? Incidentally a friend of mine has the Muuto graphite version in her little girls bedroom and they look super cool.

 

Livet Hemma Photographer Nina Broberg

Muuto shelving system

For more information on how to make your own circular shelves click here. If you get round to it, send us a pic! I was hoping to check in later today with more inspiration but alas I've run out of time and my wonderful parents are over from London so I'm off to spend time with them and my little girls (even though it's minus 10 BRRRR!)- yaaaay! So, I hope you have a fab weekend! Thank you for reading my blog, and a big welcome to all you new readers, lovely to see you! See you Monday!

New Upholstered Bed & Bedding

After about 3 weeks, our upholstered bed arrived from Overstock (Aisling Cream Fabric King Bed) and we ended up pairing it with a duvet cover and shams from Restoration Hardware.  I should actually say "sham" because I got the last one in stock, and had to order the mate, which hasn't yet arrived.

The bed wasn't difficult to assemble, but it took over an hour, and definitely wasn't as easy to put together as our previous bed.  

The headboard is not as tall as I had envisioned (at 43 inches), but I think once we hang something above the bed, it will look much better.  The fabric is a gorgeous cream color that looks like linen, but isn't specified.  The nailhead trim is shiny silver.

Here's a look at the end of the platform.

I am very happy with the duvet (Restoration Hardware Italian 19th C. Medallion Bedding in Pacific- currently on sale).  It's a great weight and comfortable 100% cotton, machine washable (I already washed it).  I found a pale cream sheet set at Target.

We obviously need something above the bed and possibly behind the nightstands.  I'm also considering moving these nightstands to the guest bedroom and getting more appropriate side tables for this room.  The mercury glass lamp is from Home Goods and I made the botanical wall art last year.  

All in all, I'm pleased that this room is finally getting a fresh look!  Also, my sis-n-law told me about these great duvets from Target (only $25 for a King) that are down-alternative and we bought the lightest (least warm) version and it's working out great.  I'm looking forward to adding more decorative touches to the room and will show you soon!

The Nursery- The Big Board Part II

 Alright, let's continue where we left off.  I had many e-mails with specifics about what is on the board so I will try to cover most items. All items on the board have meaning to us which is something I think is important when decorating.  (Can you tell I took these pictures and not Paula?)

 Let's start with the left side:

The board is constantly changing but one thing has stayed the same, the progression of Henry's growth by week around the boarder.  Other items:

- Fox Watercolor, Eastwitching on Etsy, we call Harry (our dog) the red fox so this was only natural.

-Where the Wild Things Are book page

-The Very Hungry Caterpillar book page

(Both books above childhood favorites of ours)

-Gold Cross is handmade my dear friend Bullen, more information available here.

-Alright Already Quote- printed by us.  When I was pregnant and had not felt Henry move in a while I could always count on Float On by Modest Mouse to get him going.  

- Horse, Fox and Lion letters- taken from a Walter Anderson book, a gift from Patrick's Mom.  A Mississippi artist for his Mississippi roots.

And the left side:

Fox and Lion print see above.

- Lion watercolor- from Etsy but I can no longer find the store.  Lions were my favorite growing, you will see a lot of lions in the nursery.

- Rolling Stones onsie, gift from my best friend, makes me happy every time I see it.

-Hungry Catepillar doll, gift from Patrick's Mom, it is from Saks

-All of other watercolors on board are from an Oxford, MS calendar.  We picked scenes that meant something to us, Oxford is where we both went to college.  Originally the whole board was going to be various watercolors.

 So many people asked about the large Love You sign in the center of board. 

 I saw this at one of my favorite showrooms at Market, Sugarboo Designs, and from the moment I saw it I knew I would use it my nursery....one day.  I had planned on hanging this in the middle of the board from day one.  It is actually attached to the wall, not the board.  Available for order through Marianne Strong Interiors.

I had a few questions about the cost of everything.  I can't remember exactly but I think the wood (cedar) was around $40, the burlap tape was $30 and the hardware was under $10.  I think that covers just about everything.  Details on the rest of the room coming as well.

Gothenburg apartment with a touch of modern-romantic wallpaper

So, an interesting apartment today. And I think, the first home I've posted from Sweden's second largest city, Gothenburg. Perhaps not everyone's cup of tea, but personally I love the pale pink and green colour combination and have a bit of a weakness for romantic wallpaper. What do you think?

Pictures: Alvhem

 At first glance I didn't see the harlequin pattern on the wallpaper in the sitting room, but it adds a great interesting touch. Oh and I recognise those prints by Therese Sennerholt. I've got the 'Sweet dreams are made of you' one too!

Have a lovely day!

Wild for Wedges!

Our weather has been absolutely gorgeous lately, bright sunny days that are cool enough to comfortably enjoy and warm enough to start thinking about Spring fashion.  By March, it will be time to put away the boots and start wearing wedges again.  And aren't they so much more comfortable than a slim heel?  I like my wedges pretty high (I'm a shorty), and for fun, colorful!  I always keep a metallic and black pair available though, since they go with everything.



Here are a few wedges that have caught my eye recently, courtesy of Nordstrom and Piperlime.  Endless.com also has a good selection of shoes, typically with free 2-day shipping.

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