tour through blogland...

Hope you had a wonderful weekend, ours was eventful, sports, a wedding,

 a family BBQ, and a trip to the ER by ambulance to keep it exciting. It ended up

Mr. Simple had an episode of vertigo, I wasn't home and he called me not feeling well, 

the scary symptoms were worsening after being on the phone with him for 20 minutes and I

 decided to call 911. I arrived home to six paramedics and firemen in my kitchen, all is well,

 they gave him meds and he was home from the hospital after after a few hours.

 Thank goodness.  

I'm sure you've seen some of the tours through blogland, a fun get-to-know me game of

 tag, if you will. A huge thank you to Amber of Simple Dwellings who invited me to participate. 

Be sure to stop over and check out some of Amber's creative DIY projects!

DIY Chevron Stairs

DIY Backed Shelves with Wrapping Paper

Next up, a few questions for me to answer...

What am I working on right now?

Most recently, I've been focusing on an exciting project that I finally get to 

reveal at the end of the week, stay tuned! I've also continued working on client

projects, including the remodel of three bathrooms for my favorite clients, 

my mom and dad! :) 

How does my work differ from others in my genre?

I think every designer has their own unique style evolving over time from their life experiences, travels, etc. I believe designers are like snowflakes - no two are alike!  

How do I write/create what I do?

I see the world through my DIY lens- always trying to figure out a way to take something

I have and make it unique. I love cruising through my local Home Depot or Lowes to

check out everyday items to see how I can creatively incorporate them into projects like

I did with my kitchen hood. 

  

DIY Metal Hood

How does my writing/creative process work?

My creative process begins in many varied and unpredictable ways. My mind is always

 in DIY-mode.My inspiration comes from everything from nature to the aisles of

 hardware to high-end retail stores, to Pinterst, to my fellow bloggers. Like many

 designers, the creative process started when I was very young. While a box of tin foil

 may represent a mundane method of covering food to some; to me it inspired visions

 of mirrors for my Barbie house.

Keeping my writing style simple, short and direct works perfectly for my can't-sit-still personality. I would rather by DIYing and tweaking the styling of a fun reveal for you

 than sitting at the computer writing intricate details about it! 

Ikea Hack Table Makeover

Two of my favorite bloggers:

You're going to love these sweet, and incredibly inspiring ladies!

 They're always knocking out killer DIY projects and ooze style.

Grab your coffee and click on their blog name, you're in for a treat! 

Shelley @ Crazy Wonderful

Hey guys!  I'm Shelley from Crazy Wonderful, a blog where I share my undying love of DIY projects and the process of decorating our home on a budget. I recently moved to Houston, TX with my husband and our two young children, and am currently working on warming up our new build.  Creating is my hobby and blogging is the perfect outlet.  Especially since my husband doesn't understand how difficult it is to find that perfect shade of gray ;) 

DIY Bone Inlay Mirror

Otomi Print Bean Bag Chair 

Becky @ This is Happiness

Hi there Simple Details readers! I’m Becky and the author of This Is Happiness. I started my blog a little over two years ago to share my love for interior design and DIY. I love mixing styles and designing a space that is beautiful, simple and comfortable using pieces that I truly love or that have a special meaning.  I also have a passion for entertaining, food and fashion all of which I share a little of on my blog. I live in Texas with my wonderful husband of almost 15 years and our two amazing children ages 8 and 6.  Come along with me as I create a stylish home one project at a time.

Office Update

Lyla's Bedroom Update

Thanks so much to Amber for including me and Shelley and Becky

 for joining in the tour!