SOMETHING GREEN

with a little help from my 5 year old...

{I won the pillow!  It's by Ginette Fine Art from DENY Designs}

Happy Thurday!

NURSERY ON A SMALL BUDGET

I realized I haven't shared any pictures of my daughter's Nursery.

 Since we got rid of most of our baby stuff when we moved from NY to WI, the biggest challenge is working with what we have. Sabrina is our 3rd (and last!) child so I refuse to buy anything new. The only thing I purchased is the crib which I got from Craigslist. It is safe to say that I only spent about $100 on this room...

{My favorite element is the DIY frames wallpaper - I used contact paper and permanent marker inspired by Graham and Brown.}

{The bird mobile is another DIY}

The room is tiny and is actually a bonus room off of my other daughter's room (separated by a walk-in closet).  It will eventually be their study room/library.

CRAIGSLIST MONDAY: COUCH

Nick Olsen

blue couch - $1000(set)

via the insane domain

mid century couch - $950

Miles Redd

tufted sofa - $750

via decorpad

tufted settee - $200 OBO

Happy Monday!

SHALL I PAINT THE BEAMS?

Now that the brick fireplace is white,  I feel like I have to paint the beams white as well...

{Do you like how I styled our coffee table?}

{If only the beams are not to orangey!}

Thoughts?

Have a great weekend!

BLOG LOVE

Last week,  Tiffany Leigh of The Designer Lifestyle awarded me with the Liebster Blog Award!

I am truly honored and thankful!  She is one sweet and talented lady and she just finished her English degree and is going to Interior Design School next!  If you haven't already, go check out her blog!

The Liebster Blog award is meant to be given to a blog that is a favorite of yours, and one that is up-and-coming, typically with about 200 followers or less.

Now it's my turn to pass it on to 5 of my favorite blogs...

Nancy and Bethany of Powell Brower

Elizabeth of The Little Black Door

Melissa of The Insane Domain

Brandy of Chateau A Gogo

Danielle of Fresh Quince

Ladies,  here are your guidelines:
1. Link back to the person who gave it to you, they deserve the love!
2. Post the award on your blog for all to see!
3. Give the award to 5 of your favorite bloggers ideally with approximately 200 followers or less.
4. Leave a comment on your chosen 5 blogs to let them know that they have been given the Liebster award.

Now that you know about these amazing blogs, go check out them out!  You won’t be disappointed.  

POWELL BROWER

I'm guest posting over at Powell Brower today.  Nancy is hard at work finishing her breakfast area for the Spring into Action Challenge.  The big reveal  is tomorrow!  Be sure to check it out.

Hop on over to Powell Brower and say hi to two of my sweetest blog friends,  the mother-and-daughter team, Nancy and Bethany!

BENCH IT IS!

Most of you guys suggested bench for the foyer,  so bench it is!

I really wanted to add a modern piece in the space so I chose this Andalucia bench from overstock.

You can't beat the price and the quality is good!  I love it! 

 {This is probably as close as I'm going to get to owning a Barcelona daybed }

And yes,  I still have to paint the handrail and the mirror.  Ugh!

CRAIGSLIST MONDAY: CHINOISERIE

Angie Hranowski via decorpad

coffee table - $300

 

vintage marble coffee table - $575

Kelly Wearstler via decorpad

asian chair - $145 obo

decorpad

oriental screen - $200

 

eclectic dining room design by toronto interior designer Lucid Interior Design Inc.

chinese chest - $450

via decorpad

red lacquer table - $120

house beautiful

faux bamboo secretary - $850

via desire to inspire

wicker elephant table - $48

Happy Monday!

KIDS' BATHROOM: SNEAK PEAK

The kids' bathroom is 99% done.  I just have to paint some trim and doors.  Hope to show you the big reveal soon.  In the meantime, here's a little peak...

Have a great weekend!

ORANGE YOU LIKE IT?

I've been wanting to paint our dresser orange...

decor pad

Lee Kleinhelter via Cottage Living

Ruthie Sommers

Are you a fan?  Do you have a favorite shade of orange?



EASTER FUN!

Hope you guys had a wonderful Easter weekend! 

Ours was fun...





FOYER UPDATE

Remember the original moodboard for the foyer?

Except for the black and white checkered floors, everything I chose didn't work out

The settee is too big...

The size of the mirror is off...

 I think the lantern chandelier works...

and I'm still undecided on this wallpaper for the above wall...

I still want to incorporate a touch of green in the space and maybe a modern element.

A green modern chair?

{a green panton or eames chair?}

or I can just paint this chair green and recover the seat white...

{and paint this mirror from the family room black}

I need help!

I wish you all a Happy Easter weekend!