I have big news! Nate and I are going to have a baby. My due date, August 30th. Of course this will change our lives forever and has already started to have its effects. During this exciting time I h...
I found a fabulous new blog and am already very inspired! Check out Abode Love! I first found this blog via Pinterest where I fell in love with these striped walls. From there I ventured to this love...
Just a quick inspiration post because I love this laundry room. Need to remember this for the future when I actually have a laundry room and not a laundry closet. via Home Styling
Here are a few cute and easy ideas for quick decorating for Halloween that is cute yet sophisticated (as sophisticated as Halloween decor can get anyway). These river rocks painted with black chalkbo...
Not surprisingly, the living room is one of the first rooms nearing completion in my home. I love designing living rooms! To me it is the room that really dictates the feel of the home and makes the ...
I was in much need of some inspiration to break the paint brush out again and start painting my kitchen cabinets. It seems once the paint supplies are packed away they really want to stay that way, o...
I received a comment asking what color the walls in my office were so I thought I would throw in a quick post tonight with that info in case anyone else is looking for that too. The color is Sherwin ...
I finally have pictures of my fresh new office. I designed the space for blogging and sewing/crafting. I wanted a space that was cheerful and inspirational and that really said KATIE! Well I think I ...
It is that time of year again! Well, I guess it is not really quite that time but I just can’t wait, it is time for all things pumpkin! I just love this time of year because all the fabulous pu...
Since in my previous post I gave an example of unique and inexpensive art I thought this tutorial would be a perfect follow up to that. This DIY tutorial on how to create your own silhouette art is f...
I’m back! It has been awhile since my last post because I have been working on my office space and waiting patiently for my computer to be function again. Finally I can share again and in the m...
I will be following this tutorial soon myself, so I thought I would post it as a reminder and as a guide for anyone else that would like to attempt to refashion an old chair or in my case a chaise. C...
I am in love with these prints! A perfectly distressed, vintage look with inspirational Scripture is much more appealing to me than random subway stops on canvas. I think I may have to get one of the...
Check out my latest rug designs. They even named one after me! The Katrina Rug The French Medallion Rug Coral and Golden Sand Oushak The Lollipop Vine Rug So excited about the latest introductions! C...
Loving Black and White recently (probably has to do with my new obsession with Mary McDonald. just sayin). click pictures to via links
As a designer (I’m sure other designers understand this), I find I move on from the latest color schemes because I see and use them in lots of projects. I get bored and am ready for the next th...
Yep they are so chic right now!
After my recent experience with hanging wallpaper in a tiny bathroom I am singing a different tune about painting faux wallpaper. I commented on another blogs post about how much I love wallpaper and...
I just need people to stop grabbing my paint brush while I’m painting the painting. Mary McDonald Happy Holiday, see you tomorrow for Tutorial Tuesday
You don’t have to be afraid of bright colors! This home demonstrates perfectly how to use color to transform a space without it overwhelming the space. I love all the white with pops of color. ...
Found a great new blog! Love it when that happens! The Chloe Conspiracy is full of fashion inspiration and direct links to fabulous clothes, shoes, purses, and jewelry. I love her style and she has a...
Tutorial Tuesday comes to us today via The Lettered Cottage. I had to post this tutorial simply because I must remember how to do this when it comes time for me to tackle this project myself. The bef...
It is hot outside and I’m in the mood to wear breezy dresses and skirts. This skirt is perfect for a day like today. A knock off of a not-so-affordable option from Anthropologie, this knit skir...
A great idea to send you off to a great weekend courtesy of Muses of Megret. Add a marble to the muffin pan to make heart-shaped cupcakes! So simple, yet genius!! Now as far as decorating the cupcake...
I am newly obsessed with Mary McDonald. She, in one hour, became my favorite designer (after I watched the first episode of Million Dollar Decorators). I had to share this clip of a house tour (click...
Let me preface this post by saying I am in love with the show Million Dollar Decorators. The show is a look into the dynamics of being a HIGH-end designer and it is so interesting. The show makes me ...
Gonna start a new weekly blog featuring my favorite tutorials circling the internet that week. The tutorials may feature decor, fashion, or even great recipes. Basically anything that teaches you to ...
I strolled over to “The Lettered Cottage” today and found a “must do” project. They made a sunburst mirror out of two packs of wooden shims and a simple round mirror from Hobb...
Guess who showed up to surprise me last Friday, my Precious (a little “Lord of the Rings” throw back there). What I mean is my sofa is here! Finally after a month of waiting (which isn...
Inspiration of the day, Lovely Glass Bottle Collections. Reusing pretty bottles is good for the earth and makes utilitarian necessities prettier. No more plastic, use glass instead of make your home ...
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