My last post posed the question does a small house make for a big life? The response I got to this post was great and so I think I will try to expand on it a bit. For today’s thought I would like to … Continue reading
how to love your small house
Category Archives: place
a letter for simple charming decor
Great decor can be as simple as the letters in your name or monogram. There are all sorts of letter options on Etsy from monograms, to wall art to a personalized wooden letter name… it’s all there. Using your last … Continue reading
imperfect reclaimed wood coffee tables beckon to be used
Although the Etsy shop bird loft carries more than just furniture, I think their coffee tables and console table really standout of the crowd. These upcycled rustic pieces are just gorgeous. I love this photo, I can just imagine having some Sunday … Continue reading
great outdoor items for your patio and garden
How cool is this full size tipi? It would make an excellent backyard centerpiece that is both interesting and unique and bonus, if you have kids it can be used as a clubhouse! Here is a list of some great … Continue reading
update a furniture piece in thirty minutes
An easy way to update a dresser or your bathroom cabinets in about 30 minutes is to replace carpenter grade “stock” knobs, or drawer pulls with some colorful, vintage or antique stylish knobs. This incredibly simple home update can really … Continue reading
simple shutters add serious charm
I picked up six vintage shutters and two really cool vintage windows at a market a few weeks ago and I am so excited about how many different ideas I have come up with just looking at them! Right now, … Continue reading
backyard art inspired by Antoni Gaudi
I have an architectural obsession with the work of Antoni Gaudi the Spanish architect known for his beautiful stone and mosaic cathedrals and public spaces. His work flows and his detail is unmatched. I have a lot of colorful tile … Continue reading
create an island getaway in your kitchen
I think a kitchen island can be the modern-day hearth of the home as we tend to congregate in the kitchen area to eat and taste what’s being cooked. An island is a place to cook, make a mess, be … Continue reading
create an outdoor vanity space for your yard
I love to bring the outdoors inside but today I want to talk about the opposite effect. If you have a fence in your backyard you can add a little personality to your outdoor space by creating a little outdoor … Continue reading
how to use your grandmother’s glass to decorate for spring
I am really becoming obsessed with white milk glass items, the kind of glass my grandmother stashed away. My mother, sisters and I always wonder what to do with all of that family glass, you know, the type that you … Continue reading