Monday, July 30, 2012

To market, to market

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I'm headed to market in Las Vegas.  I'm excited to see what's new.  Can't wait to show you all what I find!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Party time!

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Today is my sweet little Nathan's 6th birthday, and we're going to party it up!  Stay tuned for the invitations and party pics.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

New from Dwell Studio

Dwell Studio (one of my absolute favorite go-to sources for just about everything) has just debuted their fabulous new wallpaper collection, and I'm dying to use it!

Snake Chain in dove

Gio in aqua

Circle Zinnia in ice

Vintage Plumes in jade

Gate in dove

Dotted diamonds in ash


Which one is your favorite?

See the entire collection here

Friday, July 13, 2012

Homeownership survival skills



I am a huge fan of This Old House, and watch it religiously every Saturday morning.  Besides having the most beautiful renovation projects, they also supply some of the most informative renovation tips and techniques to help us homeowners out.  They compiled this handy list of quick fixes for the most common household problems.  Here are 24 tips that I found to be most valuable

1.  Fix a leaky faucet by replacing the washers.
2.  Move a refrigerator using magic slider discs
3.  Dig a hole without hitting an electrical line
4.  Locate a wall stud by measure every 16 inches
5.  Deal with a seized lock by using WD-40
6.  Unclog a sink without chemicals
7.  Ensure a Lightbulb's Long Life by cleaning the tab with a q-tip and rubbing alcohol (turn of circuit breaker first).
8.  Remove a stripped screw
9.  Avoid stripping a screw
10.  Remove a broken light bulb using half of a raw potato
11.  Drill through tile without cracking it using a masonry drill bit
12.  Hardwire a light fixture
13.  Pick an interior lock (this may very well come in handy with a house full of little boys)
14.  Unstick a door
15.  Clean stained grout with a steamer
16.  Dry out a flooded basement
17.  Hang heavy objects on drywall 
18.  Dispose of leftover paint
19.  Keep grout, plaster, or cement from roughing up your hands using lemons or vinegar
20.  Paint a double hung window
21.  Repair a doorbell
22.  Stop an overflowing toilet
23.  Pick up paint spills on carpet using cardboard
24.  Fix a hammer mark on trim using an iron

What are some of your home repair quick fixes?

To view the full list of tips go here


Thursday, July 12, 2012

Into the swing of things

As they say it's all in the details, and no little detail in my opinion makes more of an impact in a room than lighting.  It's what either makes, or breaks a space.  I'm loving these swing arm lamps.  In the bathroom, bedroom, or a hallway, they're simply perfect!

 
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 These swing arm lamps are one such little detail that totally transform the spaces that they're in.
 

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Here are a few of my favorites


Reed swing arm lamp from Rejuvination




Hudson Valley satin nickel swing arm wall lamp from Lamps Plus



Princeton task lamp from Schoolhouse Electric




Boston library wall light from Circa Lighting






Boston library two-arm wall lamp from Circa Lighting




 Hudson Valley antique nickel swing arm wall light from Lamps Plus

Library sconce from Hudson Boston

Vintage silver wall lamp from Arteriors



Monroe swing arm lamp from Hudson Valley

Do you have a favorite?
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