Art For A Play Room The best art for a kids space is something that isn’t too precious. When we were finishing our basement playroom I looked for posters and decor that is fun, but can hold up to the tornado that is 4 boys running wild on a space. Because it is a temporary art…
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5 TIPS FOR USING INSPIRATION PHOTOS
So you’ve got your board on Pinterest labeled “Interiors” and your ideabook on Houzz, both chalked full of pictures of amazing interiors that make you glow inside, but now what? How do you turn all this inspiration into reality in your home…and on a budget that feels microscopic? Or maybe you found that one inspiration photo that made…
Meg Ryans Soho Loft
Look inside Meg Ryans Gorgeous Soho Loft! Meg Ryan recently renovated her Soho loft and after being featured in Architectural Digest it is now for sale. The loft looks updated and modern, while keeping remnants and inspiration from the past in the space.The long narrow hallway is a pre-war detail that brings lots of light…
Earth Day Home Decor
I love seeing the diamond in the rough. The hidden potential a thrift store find can be. It really is a secret power to be able to see the hidden potential in anything. From empty boxes to ribbons and string I can see so many possibilities. I hate to waste things, and love to have materials…
Book Review: More Than The Tattooed Mormon
As a life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (aka LDS or Mormon) I have always loved hearing the story of how people found and became members of the church. It is always so fascinating to me and I love to know if they had heard about the church…
Dancers Among Us
As a former dancer and lover of all things NYC, I fell in LOVE with this collection of photography called Dancers Among Us. Because anyone who has ever been a dancer knows that you don’t just dance when in the studio or on the stage. Every movement can be artistic. What a beautiful way of showing the…
Book Review: Party Style by Gemma Touchstone
Does party style come easy to you? I have to admit, the ideas come easy to me but the execution does not. It seems like a lot of work and I end up spending more hours searching for inspiration on pinterest than actually planning the party. I just finished reading Party Style: Kids Parties from Baby…
10+ Best Upcycled Chairs
The ability to take something that others would consider junk and turn it into your own treasure is powerful and exciting. I love being able to see something discarded and realize its potential. I have been known to reupholster a sofa from the dumpster or repaint old and dated dining chairs. Here are some amazing repurposed and upcycled chairs…
Book Review: A Thankful Heart by David A Christensen
I really think that showing gratitude is the way to overcome greed and selfishness. I have really enjoyed hearing talks and speeches that show how being thankful can help you to be content with what you have and see the blessings that have been given to you. A Thankful Heart is an uplifting and inspiring…