Do you have a New Year’s Resolution? Like many of you, each December I reflect on the past year, and gather my thoughts on how to make the next one even better. I begin this process by casting away all of the things I don’t need, and seeking out new ideas and muses that inspire …
Design Inspiration Ideas
Design Dilemma: We’re just moving into a new townhouse after living in a rented apartment. In the rental, we weren’t allowed to paint or hang window treatments, so I’m really looking forward to creating a baby space for my son Sam (9 months old) that I couldn’t create in the old place. With that said, …
While we’re teetering on 10 months to get here, I just wanted to share that Chase’s (budget) nursery makeover is going nicely. We’ve painted, patched and taped over the past few weekends as a family. There’s nothing like having a 3 year old trying to paint along side you and a crawling baby at your …
One of our most recent uploads to the Project Gallery is this Nursery by Tracy Davis of Urban Dwellings. The cowhide rug against the bright pine floors really pops. Let's take a look at how PN readers are displaying their animal print rugs. Quinlan's Room features a rug from ABC Carpets. The designer wanted something …
As you know, Melisa has been working on a nursery makeover for her second son, Chase. I have to admit, when she first announced that she would incorporate black into the color scheme I told her that made me nervous. Silly me to doubt her designer eye because once I saw her inspiration board I …
Let’s face it, nurseries take a lot of time and planning and kids grow up quickly. Today you’re fanning out paint samples, tomorrow you’re duct taping foam to the coffee table. Not only is the transition to toddler room the last thing on your mind while you’re applying for preschools and introducing a whole new …
Upcoming birthday party? Don’t let your neighborhood pumpkin patch toss out their haystacks! We’ve gathered some of your best country western party uploads from our Project Gallery. For an easy way to transform any wall into a barn try this crafty idea from Alejandro’s First Birthday…
One of my favorite pieces of furniture is an old wicker chest my mom purchased for me when I moved into my first apartment. It’s held many uses from tv stand, to window seat, to coffee table. Wicker is light-weight and easy to move, affordable, and has an interesting texture that helps bring warmth to …