Showing posts with label Design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Design. Show all posts
We've been crazy busy since last week and I've had little to no time keeping up with this new blog, unfortunately. I had my 20 week check-up and found out that we're having a baby.....



GIRL! We couldn't be more excited. I've had visions of dance recitals, hair bows, and dresses all week.

Now that we know we're having a girl, we've gone full-throttle towards decorating the nursery. I've decided on white, pink, and gold. Girly enough, but still classic and demure. We splurged on Restoration Hardware Baby bedding which should be delivered any day now and I have tons of DIY decor projects in the works. My best friend, who suddenly realized she has a new calling as an artist, even painted a painting on canvas for this little baby girl. She's so lucky already. Pictures to come, but for now, some white, pink, and gold nursery inspiration for a baby girl's room.





 




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How to Decorate Open Kitchen Shelving



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I have fallen in love with open kitchen shelving. With the majority of our kitchen cabinets under the counter tops and floor to ceiling on one wall, we have a few open wall spaces in need of some love. I've liked the idea of showing off beautiful pieces for a while and it forces me to stay organized. Open shelving can make the room feel larger, give the space an industrial feel, and can be both interesting and functional.

The only downside, in my opinion, is the dust. If you don't use your dishes or items too often, they will most likely collect dust. Not an issue in our household, but a cautionary tale for others. Also, don't try storing your Tupperware on the open shelves... no one wants to stare at your jumbled mess.

Image: Houzz

Image: Houzz

Chalk Paint Colors

Chalk Paint Colors
Chalk Paint Colors

Chalk paint is a tremendously popular type of paint that was invented by Annie Sloan over 20 years ago. Tired of having to do a bunch of prep work and being forced to hunt for exactly the right type of paint for each project, she invented a paint that works on virtually everything from walls to kids furniture.
It can be thinned out and even turned into a wash by adding water. Leave it open for a while to thicken it up for a heavier coat. It can be wax polished to create a shiny or plaster effect. Colors can be mixed easily to create custom shades. Really, you can do anything with it.
Even though it has been around for more than two decades, it seems like it’s only recently that the internet and home decorating/crafty media have exploded over the stuff. Suddenly everybody is talking about how great it is and how many different ways there are to use it. Why?
- See more at: http://paintedfurnitureonline.com/archives/whats-with-chalk-paint-80-pictures-of-annie-sloan-chalk-painted-furniture-of-chalk-painted-furniture#sthash.AZK4xb5I.dpuf
Chalk paint is a tremendously popular type of paint that was invented by Annie Sloan over 20 years ago. Tired of having to do a bunch of prep work and being forced to hunt for exactly the right type of paint for each project, she invented a paint that works on virtually everything from walls to kids furniture.
It can be thinned out and even turned into a wash by adding water. Leave it open for a while to thicken it up for a heavier coat. It can be wax polished to create a shiny or plaster effect. Colors can be mixed easily to create custom shades. Really, you can do anything with it.
Even though it has been around for more than two decades, it seems like it’s only recently that the internet and home decorating/crafty media have exploded over the stuff. Suddenly everybody is talking about how great it is and how many different ways there are to use it. Why?
- See more at: http://paintedfurnitureonline.com/archives/whats-with-chalk-paint-80-pictures-of-annie-sloan-chalk-painted-furniture-of-chalk-painted-furniture#sthash.AZK4xb5I.dpuf
Chalk paint is an incredibly popular type of paint that seems to recently be making major headlines. Its finally making is mark on the internet with the media and other designers going crazy over it. But why? What's so amazing about this chalk paint?

Chalk paint was invented about 20 years ago by Annie Sloan as she was trying to hunt for paints that worked for all sorts of projects - from walls to child furniture to metal. With chalk pain, you get a velvety matte finish or you can add wax to achieve a subtle sheen.These paints can be thinned out or left open to thicken up and can used for pretty much any project, in any way. Use it on all sorts of surfaces like plastic, metal, concrete, wood, walls, and even pottery.

I'm excited to get my hands on some of this paint asap for some ideas I have in the nursery. Now the big question: pink or blue?

Gorgeous paints by Annie Sloan
Paint recipes: www.poppytalk.com
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Laura's passion for art, fashion, culture, and her family gives her an eclectic perspective on life and style.

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