Organizing a home with kids

"How can I beautifully organize my home, while still keeping it kid friendly?" As a mother of two (toddlers may I say) this questions is all too familiar. Many parents struggle with the design of their room that is also...

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DIY Book Ledge

I am finishing up the details for my daughter's room and today I focused on the book ledge I have been wanting to build them. I was originally going to buy and install the IKEA BEKVÄM Spice Rack and use...

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DIY Corner Bed Frame

This week I finished a custom corner bed frame for my two daughters who share a room. (I still have to build the corner nightstand part) I was inspired by the Pottery Barn Corner-Bed-Frame in the picture below.   What...

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Rustic Casual Mood Board

Creating that warm lived-in look doesn't have to be so hard. We have pulled a few ideas to get you started.   Chair----> Pottery Barn, West Elm Coffee Table -----> Pottery Barn, Aidan Gray Home Side Table ------> West Elm,...

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Maximizing Your Kitchen Storage

How can I get more storage space in my kitchen? Transitional Kitchen by Kirkland Interior Designers & Decorators Design Harmony   There are many options out there now a days when remodeling your kitchen to maximize your storage and make...

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Simple Fall DIY Decor

It is getting to be that time of year that we want to switch our home decor and bring on the cozy and warmth of the coming Fall and Winter holidays. Below are a few examples we have put together...

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DIY Home Office

Creating a home office does not have to break the bank. There are many DIY options out there. Start with what you have and think about how you can alter it with either paint or stain, fabric and appliqués such...

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Designing with Patterns

When creating a space and you want to use multiple patterns there are a few tips that you can uses as a guide to keep your space sophisticated and tasteful. Tip 1: Contain the color scheme to 3 or less...

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Kid Friendly Design

As a mother of two small children, and a feisty kitten, I know the challenges of designing a home that can be family friendly. For the past few years we have decided to keep out college furniture since our oldest...

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