My little sister spent a good chunk of June in London, and to say I was envious would be an understatement. If you've been following this blog for any amount of time you probably know I'm a bit of an Anglophile. I might watch more British ... READ MORE
Personal and Modern Art Using Kids Toys
Drum Storage Tins | Lamp | Batman Art There she is, in all of her breakfast-making glory. Grandma made the cut. I really love her, and Micah's fine with her since she's in the corner. Incorporating Xander's favorite things ... READ MORE
Bedside Basics: How to Style A Kid’s Desk
Thank you for all of your kinds words about Xander's room last week. I can't begin to express how much your comments mean, whether they be on this blog or social media. I really cherish every one of them. You might remember that I ... READ MORE
How to Incorporate Kid's Likes in a Classic Way
After collecting art for Xander's room, my next step was to decide on a paint color. I gave Xander a few options using things he would appreciate and understand. "Do you want red like Spiderman? Green like Hulk? Blue like Captain ... READ MORE
Quick Tip: How to Hide Outside Utilities
I keep trying to remind myself that all of this concrete with a pool is a good thing, but there are certain limitations it sets that don't make me all that convinced. Take, for instance, the utilities. To my knowledge utilities are ... READ MORE
Design in the Details…all 72 of them.
You hear it all the time - design is in the details. And it's true. The details are what push a space over the top and make it something truly special, but honestly, sometimes I'm barely functional after getting the bones of a room ... READ MORE
Desks as Nightstands and When You Shouldn’t Thrift
Xander's room is starting to come together, but one element I'm still missing is a desk/nightstand. I absolutely love the look of a writing desk next to a bed. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 While it's not totally practical for ... READ MORE
Starting with Art: Designing a Boy’s Room
The upstairs of our house hasn't really been touched since we moved in, but as we approach the school year we've got a boy who will be turning six and heading to kindergarden. It feels like the right time to give him a space to call his own, ... READ MORE
A Little Girls' Swan Party
Milly and her cousin Lainey turned three the end of June, and we always love the chance to celebrate their big days together. My sister-in-law and I like to divide and conquer: I do what I love decor while she does what she enjoys food. ... READ MORE
Two Years
It seems hard to believe, but I realized the other day that I've been posting to this little blog for two years this month. I remember starting The Makerista and thinking 'how in the world will I have something to talk about every week? ... READ MORE