Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts

Friday, April 8, 2016

TGIF - The Gems I Found


Happy Friday friends!
Some of you may be getting TGIF on Saturday, we had no Internet for 36 hours.
After troubleshooting on the phone for an hour with no luck I knew the dreaded,
"We'll have to send someone from our technical team out." was next.
I was, oh so happy to have been offered the 7am slot! Seriously.
It's amazing how a simple Internet connection can put a bounce in your step! :)

Apt Envy
An inspiring story of how a woman reinvented her home (Craigslist played a big part)
 and life, and lost 45 lbs after divorce. Did you recognize the Ikea Billy bookcases flanking
 the fireplace?  
 
(Please share source if known) 
I'm itching to start planting and love walking out my back door and clipping fresh herbs.
Here's a perfect list of what to plant how to grow it.  
11 Essential Herbs for your Edible Garden


When my gorgeous mature friend (that looks 29) shared her favorite skin care products 
I couldn't click over fast enough.   


Stella and Dot
 Perfect for traveling - this lightweight convertible sarong goes from swimsuit cover up
 to infinity scarf.

I'd consider myself a pro when it comes to shopping at HomeGoods & TJ Maxx, :)
 but I learned a few new tricks from
19 Freaking Amazing Ways to Save at TJ Maxx 



My favorite vignette of the week by Elizabeth at Little Black Door
You can find her on Instagram @littleblackdoor 


Here's to a great weekend!




Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Our Spring Home Tour ~ 2016

Welcome and thanks so much for stopping by!
I'm thrilled to be part of the 2016 Spring Home Tour, our lovely hostess 
Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life has done a wonderful job organizing 30 talented bloggers
 to share their spring decor this week.
If you're coming over from Our Southern Home, thank you, isn't Christy's 
home beautiful!

If you're new here I live in Denver with Mr. Simple, our son, and fur babies in
a little cottage built in 1938. If you've been around for awhile I'm sure you've come to
 expect that I've changed things up a bit since the last tour, and you're right! :)

First up, my living room...  


I'm a fan of my neutral background, I can change up a few
 accessories on a whim to create a totally new look. 
I've been loving a combination of blue hues and finding the perfect mix
of patterns is a fun day in my book!  
My gallery wall is always in a state of flux, mostly thrifted pieces or abstracts
I scribble.  


I've had my cowhide rug for several years, it has a subtle shade, pattern and
texture that compliment anything I put with it. 


I was inspired by the cover of the book, Modern Mix by Eddie Ross.
 I've loved chartreuse for years, see the chair and blue fireplace, I'm smitten with the
 combination, and decided to go for it (coming up in the dining room)! I like my rooms
to flow without being matchy, I intentionally included the chartreuse colored books on the 
coffee table to give my living room a little dose.   


One of my favorite mix of styles is modern with antique, I like using this chippy
column I've had for years for that effect.  
  

All my beloved Craigslist finds in one shot ~ the campaign chest, brass lamp,
bamboo chairs, and bamboo coffee table. :) 
     



A couple more favorite Craigslist finds, my oversize mirror and brass trunk below,
that I'm using as a side table.   


Dining Room...


If you missed my post last week, I decided to paint my dining room. :) 
So, I know it's a bit on the neon bright side, and the jury is still out. 
I tried five different colors and tweaked the final one a couple times and went back
to one of the originals, Behr Anime. I thought the others that weren't as bright looked so
 dull and muddy. Maybe dull and muddy would have been good. Haha!    
  

My sweet friend and her daughter came to help me paint, but one of them got bored 
and made me this cute origami elephant! I love it, thank you Sarah!   


I always plant wheat grass, it's fresh and springy and you can't beat the texture and price! 


Family Room...


Awhile back I found the blue and white lamp at Goodwill, it worked in nicely to
bring that element into my family room, and a switcheroo of pillows I had helped
to create the flow of blue and green into the family room. Another bowl of grass 
adds some pretty texture. 


Kitchen


I am absolutely planting a forsythia bush this year!
My sweet client gave me these, aren't they beautiful, I love the lively burst of color! 
If you missed my One Room Challenge Kitchen Reveal you can read about the 
DIY Hood, Formica Countertop, Painted Tile and lots of easy budget friendly ideas. 


This vignette in my kitchen changes often (the utensils and salt and pepper shakers
are always there). I always use some sort of tray to corral everything and a collection of
different vases for utensils and greenery.  



Thank you all so much for stopping by our tour!   
If you'd like to keep up with the changes at our home, what's on the DIY list, and
 client projects I'd love you to follow along.


Next up on the tour is sweet Laura @ Decor to Adore. 

Sharing with Thrifty Decor Chick Best of 2016! Stop by to see more inspiration!

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

My Five Favorites - Decorating for Spring

Happy March friends!
 This month My Five Favorites is focusing on Decorating for Spring.
 I've definitely got a case of Spring Fever, we've had gorgeous weather flirting with the 70s,
 and it has me in the mood to add a few fresh touches.
 My pals and our special guest are also sharing their favorites. 


We're excited to have Sherry Hart @ Design Indulgence joining us as our guest this month.
She's as hilarious as she is talented, and her blog posts are likely to elicit oohs and ahhs, as
 well as, coffee spit on your keyboard. :) She has quite the reputation for putting together
 amazing neutrals, I still swoon every time I see her fabulous dining room!   

Sherry Hart - Design Indulgence

 #1
Wheat Grass
It's not just for Easter! Although I do plant it every year for our Easter table, I love
using it just as much to add a dose of freshness and texture to our home throughout
 the early spring. You can read the easy wheat grass planting instructions here.
   


#2
Bright Books
I go through my books and pull out some with bright covers to give my
vignettes some pizazz.    



#3
Simple Solid Pillow
 For the perfect pop of color and super budget friendly. 
Zippered pillow covers are available at IKEA in a several colors from $4 - 8 here.  


#4
Spring Blossoms
No commentary necessary ~ other than I wish they lasted longer! 


#5
UN-decorate
I love a clean, edited space and spring is the ideal time to pack away decor, 
delight in not having to dust and clean it, open the windows and enjoy the freshness
of the season.      


Happy Spring Decorating!

 Don't miss these ladies' My Five Favorites:  


You might like these previous Five Favorites too:



Sunday, April 12, 2015

spring mantle in bloom

Happy Monday, friends!
It was a gorgeous spring weekend, one of my favorite spring sights are the profusion
of beautiful crabapple trees blooming throughout our city. We're fortunate enough to have a
 huge tree in our backyard, I love bringing the branches inside and was inspired to create a
spring arrangement for our mantle.


 My abstract from Kerry Steele Art easily moves from room to room and is always a
 favorite to bring out for spring and summer. The intricate black scribble is by me,
detailed tutorial to come, haha! :)




Layering the sunburst mirror and artwork in front of a larger mirror adds dimension
 and interest. Off topic, but I don't think I've ever mentioned how much I dislike the
 color of our mortar - ugh! It has this peachy hue to it. (Except in a couple of these pics
it looks like a totally weird yellow!)
 One of these it's going to make it to the top of the to-do list!
 

Grab your pruners and go cut yourself a huge vase of anything fresh and green from
 your yard, and have a wonderful week!
 

     

Sunday, April 13, 2014

awesome blossom...


Hey everyone, hope you had a wonderful weekend, we're blanketed in 
snow again. I'm patiently waiting for our trees to blossom, one of my favorite things
 about spring is the view from my kitchen window when they're bursting with blooms. 
I love bringing in a huge bucket of blooming branches, but these will have to do 
for another week or so...  

 thegrowersdaughter.blogspot.com
 online.wsj.com
 decorpad.com
tokyojinjafiles.wordpress.com


Our friend Rene's entry @ Cottage and Vine
ilovewood.nl  
Carolyn Roehm 

I'm absolutely using this one as inspiration for my spring mantel refresh!

  Benjamin Dhong Interior Deesign

Do you have trees in bloom? I know if I didn't I'd be at a neighbor's door
with a plate of cookies in one hand and my pruners in the other! :)


Sunday, March 30, 2014

decorative wheat grass...it's time!


I missed you guys last week! We had a wonderful time in Copenhagen and I'll
share all the scoop with you in a post soon. It was great to get away and
re-energize, (as I'm yawning) although we're still trying to get back on schedule.
If you've been reading for long you know every year I plant a big bunch of decorative
 wheat grass, and always remind you when it's time. Well, it's time! 
 I love the fresh pops of green and great texture to use in my decor for Spring and Easter,
 and it's super easy and super inexpensive.

Last year I planted some in tea cups to use at our Easter table... 


It's not fussy, you can plant it in any container, I used a decorative box...


If you'd like yours by Easter you should give it two weeks, here are the simple
 instructions and I guarantee you don't need a green thumb. 

Winter Wheat Berries (Red or White)  - $1.60
I used about 1/2 of this 2 pound bag, purchased from a natural foods store. 
If you're in Denver I  buy mine at Vitamin Cottage.
  

Put a few small stones in the bottom of your container and fill with potting soil.
Using a spray bottle moisten the soil with water. 
Spread a layer a of seeds over the soil and spray with water again to moisten seeds.
Cover with a bit of soil, about 1/8 inch. 
I spray mine with water about 3 times/day for the first few days until they sprout and
then you can ease up and water once/day.
They don't have to be in sun, but a bright room is good. 


I like mine thick, but if you prefer a more wispy look use less seeds.


I spray painted some of my terra cotta pots that I'll be using for our Easter table.
I don't have a plan yet, but thought gold seemed like a good bet! 
I basically plant a LOT of pots, I like to use them in other rooms around the house, on
 the dining table, island where I serve food, on tables outside if it's going to be spring like!


And, I always plant an extra...  :)


If you'd like inspiration for containers and centerpieces check my past posts:



Have you tried it yet?

  
  
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