Trains, Planes, and Cars– Oh My!

Cars Boys Room Ideas {kids rooms}

The day has finally come: my baby turns three years old.  We honored the occasion by transitioning his nursery to a big boys' room-- minus the big boy bed since no one is ready for him to give up his crib.  His life revolves around cars, trains, planes, and boats... so, that's what we gave him.  For a design style, I gravitate towards sophisticated kids' room ideas but also feel a child's room should be calm, warm and friendly.  Sometimes boys' rooms tend to be an explosion of toys, so … [Read more...]

Easy DIY Wall Art {Kids’ Room Decor}

3 Easy Embroidery Hoop Wall Art Ideas

As any typical 2-year-old might, Bee kept pulling the art in his room right off the wall (and using it as a frisbee, but I digress).  Since I was going through the trouble of moving the embroidery hoops higher, I decided to revamp them in one fell swoop-- or else Bee was going to do that for me.  The timing was perfect anyways, considering I'm *thisclose* to being done with his cars themed room makeover.  After some experimenting, I came up with a few DIY wall art ideas I think you'll love.  … [Read more...]

Kitchen Dreamin’

hexagon marble tiles {dream kitchen}

Even as a college student I'd admire the sleek kitchens in the homes of my friends' parents, run my hands along cool granite countertops, and imagine the day I could have a dream kitchen to call my own.  I'd snuggle it, feed it, and... oh, wait, that's a pet.  But still.  That's how much I wanted a dream kitchen.  I would have snuggled a dream kitchen if I could. In reality, I've definitely settled on my own version of a dream kitchen-- one that fits our lifestyle, our budget, and my … [Read more...]

Front Doors: Dreaming in Color

Front Door Colors for Increased Curb Appeal

We're painting our front door.  Actually our hallway and stairway too, but that's not nearly as sexy.  Where did I head when I first started researching front door colors?  As if you even had to ask-- my Curb Appeal board on Pinterest, of course.  Aside from how the front door looks from the curb, it also matters how it looks on the inside {'pretty on the inside' works for doors as well as people, did you know that?} so I had lots on my mind when I started scouting out front door ideas!  So … [Read more...]

The Perfect Cinco de Mayo Margarita

Red Grapefruit & Honey Margarita {Cinco de Mayo}

You know how some people are the life of the party and make you want to laugh still your sides hurt?  Well, within seconds of meeting Linda I could tell she was one of those people.  Plus, she has a blog all about booze, people-- and you know I enjoy a great cocktail on occasion.  Linda's here today with a fantastic cocktail recipe just in time for Cinco de Mayo: a Red Grapefruit and Honey Margarita.  Because there's margaritas, and then there's MARGARITAS.  Can't wait to try this … [Read more...]