February 2, 2010
While in Seattle last weekend I came across the most fabulous concept…Swink! Self described as “Seattle’s first blow-dry bar,” you choose a style from their salon menu and 30 minutes later you’re hair is perfectly coiffed. It’s only $30 for the whole shebang! Pretty awesome, huh?!
They also offer make-up services and eyelash extensions.
Next time I’m down in Seattle and need a confidence booster I’m heading to Swink! Check out their site here.
January 24, 2010
I am not a fabulous sewer but I do have a sewing machine and a “can do” attitude! One of my goals this year is to become a better sewer, so I committed myself to sewing one item per month for the whole year in hopes to reach that goal.
My project this month was to make new curtains for our bedroom. I wanted to make tall panel curtains for the larger window and a roman shade for over the bed.
You may remember the bamboo roman shade previously graced our window, in case you forgot here is a photo:
I purchased some beige linen-like fabric and some black out fabric for lining and set out on my journey. Unfortunately I didn’t have a pattern for the panels or roman shades, just a little inspiration from Jenny at Little Green Notebook and a borrowed Ikea curtain.
I wasn’t able to find blinds that would fit in my oddly sized window so I took apart the bamboo shades and rebuilt them with my fabrics using the inner structure of the old blinds.
Although each window covering took the better part of both my weekend days, I think they turned out pretty darn good for a first timer.
I hope to share the rest of my sewing projects as they are completed each month. Stay tuned.
Side note: I’m thinking about adding nailhead trim and/or buttons to our upholstered headboard, I think it could use a little pizazz…no?
January 24, 2010
I have this place in my heart for the color pink. Maybe it’s because I’m a girl or maybe it’s because it has a fun playful side as well as a sophisticated soft side, but I do love it. You better believe that if I was still single there would be a lot more of it in my house. Much like the house Jonathan Berger designed for this all girl family…
I love the bright splashes of pink in the entry, hallway and other “traveling spaces” while each of the common rooms have the right amount of pink accents.
Note the pink milk glass chandelier and the adorable pink cowhide on the back of the informal dining room chairs.
As if this house wasn’t perfect enough, there is an all white kitchen too. I may possibly be in heaven living here.
Images courtesy of House Beautiful. You can find the complete feature on this fabulous design here.
January 14, 2010
I wanted to share with you all an inspiration board I created for my Parent’s Family Room at their house in Charlotte. They have recently bought some furniture for the room but are looking for a few additional pieces to finish it off. My mom has a very traditional style while my dad’s is a bit more modern.
I was trying to piece together a few ideas to mash together both of the styles. They already have a beautiful clean lined sofa (much like the one in the photos) and two classic leather club chairs with nailhead trim.
It would be great to add another side chair with a modern print (like the grey trellis chair) and I thought some Ikat pillows would add some color as well as another pattern in the room. The golds and blues in the Kravet Ikat fabric in the upper right hand corner showcases all of the colors that are already in the room.
I just sent this over to my mom, we’ll see what she thinks!
images courtesy of: decorpad.com, potterybarn.com, designspongeonline.com, kravet.com, hickorychair.com, ballarddesigns.com
January 1, 2010
We hosted a get together at our house last night to usher in 2010. Here are a few photos from the evening. Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate!
Hannah made me this adorable sign.
Game faces during BJ's Decade Trivia
Boys playing poker.
Old friends BJ and James.
The Hovdes and Hamiltons hanging on the couch.
Hannah and Caleb.
I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. As much as I love the holidays I am looking forward to getting back to normal every day life. Does anyone have any good resolutions to share?
