Best laid plans. I don’t know about you, but when I move into a new space (which is more often than I’d like), I try to have it all planned out before the big day. The furniture, the wall colors, where the lamps will go. Everything. But sometimes things don’t turn out exactly like you [...]
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Inspiration for an Unexpected Home Office
Posted in Décor, Furniture, Inspiration, Interiors, Organization, Reinvent It on August 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Wordless Wednesday: A Sneak Peek
Posted in Décor, Floors, Outside, Reinvent It on August 4, 2010 | 10 Comments »
A few weeks ago, I noticed that one of the blogs I follow started doing something called “Wordless Wednesday.” Then a few weeks later, another. Call me slow, but apparently this wordless business is sweeping the blogosphere, and as a working mom of two who is attempting to set up house, keep up a blog she [...]
Things I’ve Learned (or already knew, but confirmed) from Our Kitchen Renovation
Posted in Décor, Reinvent It on June 30, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Cabinets: If you have a good enough layout and solid wood cabinets, don’t go to the expense and headache of ripping out and starting anew. Paint ‘em and replace the old knobs with some sweet new hardware and you’re on your way to a new-to-you kitchen. Appliances: Shop for floor samples at high-end appliance stores [...]
A Killer Kitchen, Before and After
Posted in Décor, Reinvent It, What Do You Want to Change? on June 29, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Yesterday, one of my friends commented what a shame it is that just when you get everything exactly how you want it in your home, it’s time to leave. Never were truer words spoken, particularly as it related to our kitchen. My husband and I had talked about redoing our kitchen since the moment we moved in…the [...]
Miss me?
Posted in Décor, Reinvent It on June 28, 2010 | 10 Comments »
Writing. Blogging. Creating. Designing. It’s been a looooong time. Miss me? Over the past six months, my family has had a *few* changes, causing me to take a little unexpected break from The Mudroom. Between the husbandlosinghisjob-goingbacktoworkfulltime-startingasidebusiness-husbandfindinganewjobanhourandahalfaway-puttingthehouseonthemarket-gettinganoffer-havingtheofferfallthrough-puttingthehousebackonthemarket-gettinganotheroffer-searchingforahouseinatownwithnoinventory-lookingintorentingforayear-finallyhavinganofferaccepted-researchingnewchildcareandschooloptions-finishingkindergarten-packingpackingpacking-movingclosingmovingagain-anddecidingthatmyhusband’sformercompanymayhavedoneusafavor-{breath}- eventhoughitdefinitelydidn’tfeellikeittwodaysbeforemybirthday, it’s been a little busy, y’know? Anyway, I have missed The Mudroom so very, very much, and [...]
This is how I would decorate my house…
Posted in Décor, Reinvent It on February 1, 2010 | 6 Comments »
…if I wasn’t the ONLY girl who lived there. Somehow, I don’t see my husband or my muddy boys working in these gorgeous spaces. Too bad for me… Since I wouldn’t be the woman I am without my three boys, then I’ll just need to slip in some pink and green where I can… Image [...]
Chalkcloth Tabletop
Posted in Art, Décor, Furniture, Make It, Reinvent It, Shop It, Tabletop on January 26, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I am so done with rectangular placemats on my round kitchen table. It drives me nuts. Just NUTS. But a standard issue round tablecloth is a no-go either with my two jumping bean boys who would most certainly rip the thing off, dinner plates included, the first minute I put in on. But a chalkcloth tabletop? I [...]
Reconsidering Novelty Sheets
Posted in Décor, Shop It on January 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I usually forgo novelty sheets for my kiddos in favor of classic and cozy bedding, but after flipping through the L.L.Bean Home Spring catalog that arrived in my mailbox today, I think I may reconsider. Um, navy whales on navy pinstripes? Yes, please. Image credit: L.L.Bean
IKEA Hack: DIGNITET as Inspiration Board
Posted in Art, Décor, Organization, Shop It, Walls, Windows on January 11, 2010 | 2 Comments »
A recent exchange with my friend Christine — who’s currently redoing her office — reminded me of something I meant to post long ago. I’m also in the (endless) process of updating my home office into a lovely creative zone, and I needed to find a solution for a long wall that my desk faces. I thought [...]
I heart Fred.
Posted in Décor, Organization, Shop It, Tabletop on January 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »
We gave these to my stepmom for Christmas. Aren’t they great? I almost kept them for myself, but decided that would be so un-Christmasy. I’ve seen the clever products from Fred&Friends for many years, but this was the first time I bought. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Image credit: M-Cups [...]
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