This is more of a place marker for an idea more suited for us- the giant, weathered cribbage board.  It would fit really well in a long space like this or over our crazy long couch.

Cheaper alternative to a giant butcher's block:  this cedar island with a slate top.  Technically it's cedar 2x4s reclaimed from a pickles and peppers factory, topped with an antique school chalkboard (which is pretty much nostalgic/green porn).  The little shelf on the bottom, though absolutely wonderful, may pose a problem with children.  I like the idea of a slate top.  It seems only second to white marble for me.  Third actually, because a butcher's block would come first.

This is a place holder for a good idea- instead of dominos I want to make a giant cribbage board to go above our couch.  Would it look good or weird to have a long skinny wall hanging above a long and skinny couch?  Or do we need something tall to balance it out? 

I love these sheets.  I love that right now you can go crazy with sheets and bedspreads- big bold stripes or vibrant colors.  Our sheets and quilt are muted and kind of blah- I want to go wild. 

We've been watching a lot of International House Hunters lately and I keep seeing painted tiles in the kitchens, either on the floor or as a backsplash or in a little nook.  I think they are incredibly charming.  The real trick is balancing out a unique touch like that without getting one of those spaces that makes other people think "Wow... that's unique..."

Amazing kitchen remodel.  I love the colors and the globes and the hand-me-down charm of it.

 

 

 

 

Instructions on installing a yardstick backsplash click here.

Such a beautiful little house.  Love the clapboard, the symmetry, the tiny circle window in the front gable, the white walls and the slate grey roof, the little gabled porch...  It's hard to tell which is the front door, which will bother Dave to no end.  I'm even loving the little railing in front of the yellow door- looks like a church.

Just a simple, charming little house.

Imagine how nice and cool this place will be in the summer.  It's absolutely gorgeous.  Who needs a flat roof for a rooftop garden? 

Long draping curtains of eye popping color in an otherwise neutral room.  A little long for my taste, but beautiful.

I love this metal island/cupboard thing.  I doubt I'll ever find anything like it, but wanted to publicly say, "Yes, I like it!"

This could very well be a fad of this year, but I love these colors together- white, black, and yellow.  And this room is perfect because I often like black, white and _____ (whatever color I happen to love that season) together.  All you have to do is change the comforter cover when you want something new.  This is the kind of room I want to wake up in come morning time.

I think I like my kitchens bright and cheery- to counter how I often feel stressed getting dinner together.  I'd substitute the reds (though they are gorgeous here) with a more calming color like a yellow or blue. 

Loving stripes lately.  And maybe the windows are the place for them- that under sink curtain is definitely not childproof.

My love for the classic black and white checked kitchen floor never seems to abate.  I especially love it with the thick vertical stripes of the cushions and the bright green accent pillows.  Oh, and the giant roman shade in the window.  This is a kitchen I could hang out in.

This is for Dave, who loves himself a rain chain.

Love those doors, so trim and proper.  In this room they lead into a closet.  Why do closet doors have to be so ugly?  No reason at all (other than frugal decorating...).

Such a romantic little reading nook...

I love the tiny hexagonal black bathroom tiles.  It reminds me of the bathrooms in Midway, but less charming, more graphic.  I imagine sweeping would be a beast, but it's beautiful.

Simple but cool toy box.  Find a crate, add some wheels, viola.  This would also be pretty cool as a hamper or lost sock bin.

This is something I will most likely never find again, nor feel comfortable dropping more than $75 bucks for, but I just wanted proof that it exists.  This would be so unbelievably awesome in the vintage circus nursery.

More bed nooks. 


But I also love the hinges is this room.  Nice touch.

It's my little cubby-hole-for-a-bed idea, but for rich people.  Actually, it had the points I would want:
-curtains for privacy
-a light for bed time reading
-storage under the bed

And then add interior nooks/shelves for books and secret stashes.

I'm kind of obsessed with various shades of grey.  Let's be honest- it's pretty obvious.  But I love the image on the left- white upper wall with a dark charcoal on the bottom.  It's like the anti-wainscotting.  It's vivid without being too trendy or crazy.

Pointing out the pleats at the bottom of these curtains.  Take away the polkadot rug, the ribbon sheer curtain, and the turqouise and this could be very nice.  Like a light grey or red or something...  Could look very nice.

This would be stronger with less pictures, maybe 4x2 instead.  Cute idea for a kid's room.

Great entry way- it's crowded, but cozy, and the color balance is wonderful.  I like the clapboard with the rim/shelf above for putting decoration.  My glass jars would look great like this.