clever items to collect

The hardest thing about having a collection is displaying it in a beautiful way. I love this tea-pot collection, so colorful and cheerful for a dining area. Likewise, these woven baskets make a great entrance statement. And these plates look just as charming … Continue reading

can young siblings share a room?

I am sitting here researching if this can actually be done. I love the idea of my two baby girls sharing a room. I know that in the beginning baby sister will sleep in our room but I would love … Continue reading

Inspiring Kitchens

Happy Monday everyone! Just wanted to share these inspiring kitchens with you today. I love these rustic, tropical, bohemian style kitchens. Introducing color into your kitchen is a great way to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. I love the … Continue reading

French Roulotte, Gypsy Caravans Remade

How cool is this? It is called a Roulotte, a french word for caravan or trailer which can be traced back to old circuses. Here, French interior decorator, Jeanne Bayol remakes them into beautiful and unique garden hideaways  I would love to have … Continue reading

buying vintage for Christmas

The countdown has begun only 14 days left until Christmas! So if you still have to get through your list, consider buying vintage! This little golden book I spied while downtown yesterday will make a perfect gift topper for “baby’s … Continue reading

cool bar cart ideas, DIY projects and makeovers

With the holidays impending and bringing with them lots of guests popping in, dinner parties and hopefully a few quiet evenings near the fireplace, what better idea than to set up your very own old-fashioned bar cart? Here are a few gorgeous … Continue reading

inspirations for a playroom and office makeover

In our house, we have a great and pretty unique fourth room right off the living room and main entrance which has recently been turned into my office slash Gemma’s playroom. I am ready to paint and make it over … Continue reading

elements of an eclectic wall collage

eclectic wall collage- amy+mayd

As a follow-up to my recent post on eclectic wall decor, I wanted to show my readers my finished wall collage and a few pointers on how you at home can create your own. I used multiple sizes and materials for … Continue reading

colorful outdoor places around the world

Everyone needs a little color in their Monday, so I decided to post these beautiful travel pictures I found recently. Wouldn’t it be cool if there were more “Umbrella Sky” walkways? Who knew laundry could be so beautiful? Against the … Continue reading

overgrown architecture makes great photography

I love this photography by James Griffioen  entitled Feral houses. He captures the overgrown dilapidated houses of Detroit. The photographs are the wonderful dichotomy of man and nature and their complex relationship with one another over time. I have blogged … Continue reading