click here to watch on youtube Oh my word, cameras are coming to my house tomorrow and I’ve turned into the anti-nester. You see EVERYTHING, worse than even when you put your house on the market because you know there will be cameras, every smudgy door, every filthy window (I don’t think I’ve washed [...]
The {African} Elephant in the Room
May 16, 2012 Filed Under: decorating dork, tanzania and compassion
Now that I’ve come and gone I know what you all want to know. You want to know the exact same thing that I want to know. You want to know what one brave lady dared to put into words: I love that it’s from Cindy, a fellow home blogger. She gets [...]
The Little Things
April 27, 2012 Filed Under: about my nest, decorating dork, idhtbptbb, make this
Sometimes I’m itching for a little update in my house but when I look around I see lots of tiny 5-45 minute project that I could do. And then I put them off because they don’t seem fun. But ever since I first made the No Sew Fur Covered Chair, I wished I hadn’t distressed [...]
DIY Curly Paper Lantern
April 18, 2012 Filed Under: budget living, decorating dork, make this
This is our the space formerly known as the Playroom. Now that my boys are older and only play with legos and roller blades and SCUBA gear and iPhones we don’t have that many actual toys. But we still use this room a lot for guests and spend the night parties that the boys have. [...]
Pin It–Using Plants in Your Home Part 3 :: Planters Indoors and Out
April 9, 2012 Filed Under: decorating dork, planty
Ok, so I still can’t stop talking about plants–I’ve written a Part One and Part Two of this series and I cannot stop. Today I want to share a few of my favorite types of planters–from simple to quirky. Just putting this post together inspired me to use planters in different ways, I hope it [...]
Reader Question :: Decorating With Bulky Sofas
March 28, 2012 Filed Under: decorating dork, nesting
Did you know that Nesting Place has a Facebook Page? It’s a place we get to hang out and chat and upload photos and do all sorts of Facebooky stuff. I’d love to have you join in the fun. Telisha asked a question at the NP Facebook page that I wanted to answer more at [...]
The Power of the Imperfect
February 17, 2012 Filed Under: (in), decorating dork, idhtbptbb
This post is part of a little series that you can read in any order, Part 1 and Part 2 We’ll I’ve figured it out. I’ve said it a majillion times. I truly believe that the imperfections in our home have the ability to help put people at ease. There’s something about walking in [...]
De-Seriousfy-ing My Home
February 2, 2012 Filed Under: decorating dork, idhtbptbb
The older I get, the more I crave a little whimsy in my life. You know I love a pretty house. But over time, as I’ve really thought about the purpose of our home :: I want to enjoy it, have it reflect our family’s personality and be a place of connection. I’ve realized [...]
Favorite THiiiiiinnnnnnngs! And a Linky
November 30, 2011 Filed Under: decorating dork, seasonal
A guest post from my friend Hayley from The Tiny Twig “And YOU get a car. And YOU get a car! And YOU GET A CAR!”. Remember when Oprah gave every single person in her studio audience a car? Who hasn’t wanted to play Oprah for a day? Well, my friends and I decided to [...]
HOT DEAL!! AHHHHH!
October 13, 2011 Filed Under: decorating dork
Y’all, One Kings Lane is at it again. This deal is only for people who have yet to sign up with OKL but last year the internet went crazy getting this special offer. If you sign up as a new member at OKL you will get an automatic $15 credit! The credit lasts–I [...]
