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Evolution of a gallery wall

Evolution of a gallery wall

It’s totally true. I love my hammer. I love my nails, too, and love my power drill and screws just slightly less. But only because my hammer is a teensy bit more convenient. The reason why I love all of these inanimate objects so much is because they facilitate my insane quest to PUT ALLLL … Continue reading »

Jumping on the burlap bandwagon

Jumping on the burlap bandwagon

Burlap is hot hot hot right now! Etsy has exploded with burlap and flour sack pillow cases, Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn feature high-end versions of the worn-out vintage look, and I even walked past a sugar sack pillow at Target yesterday. I have fallen in head over heels in love with the rich texture … Continue reading »

Fiskevik forever

I love my fiskevik! No, that’s not a pair of craft scissors (fiskar) or the city in Sweden- it’s my new find from Ikea! The online listing is HERE I haven’t always adored my fiskevik…. In fact, until just recently it had been lovingly stored tossed in the coat closet. The story goes, last Thanksgiving … Continue reading »

happy place

There’s that sunbeam I told you about during my master bedroom tour. Mmm, isn’t it divine? I’d love to curl up there with a book and a couple of puppies right now…. Here’s some “sunshine art” to brighten up your gray winter day! from this etsy shop

Easy-peasy Art

“I don’t see much sense in that,” said Rabbit. “No,” said Pooh humbly, “there isn’t. But there was going to be when I began it. It’s just that something happened to it along the way.” Before: After: This was a weekend “mini makeover” project, and boy do I love how it turned out!

Dressing a Mantle

“Sometimes,’ said Pooh, ‘the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” We have a mantle! The mantle has landed. Mannnntle. DON’T LOOK NOW, IT’S A MANTLE! ….Did I mention that we have a mantle? Once or twice? Oops, sorry about that. Uh-huh, we have a mantle. And my favorite thing EVER is … Continue reading »