It grew back. Remember my agony, tears and big fight with my husband?
A bloom grown in the midst of imperfection is still beautiful. Maybe the most beautiful of all.
Tomorrow I’ll show you my vignette. Did you make one?
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April 26, 2013 Filed Under: idhtbptbb
For when your house is too small and you need more ideas of where to put your stuff For when your house feels all wrong For when your house is a mess For when someone makes you feel bad about spending time making your home look lovely (second half of this post) For when there’s [...]
When Your Nose Falls Off
March 12, 2013 Filed Under: idhtbptbb
I bought a new plant for this planter head. I was so excited to add some green and to get a little change. I lifted up the fellow and then set him down again but he was off-center. And he fell face first onto the tile. I broke his nose. My first thought was “I [...]
Pin ItLetting A Room Evolve
February 4, 2013 Filed Under: idhtbptbb
I was looking through some photos from the past few months and I noticed that this $25 thrifted West Elm style parson’s desk (previously living in our bedroom) has been paired with various chairs and various puzzles. And sometimes used for things other than puzzles. This is the current situation. Thrifted slipcovered white chair with [...]
The Most Frivolous Thing in our Home
August 27, 2012 Filed Under: about my nest, bedroom, idhtbptbb
I bought a disco ball off ebay for $36 in February. Some of you noticed polka dot lights in our bedroom photos–it’s the disco ball. He sits over there on my husband’s side on the table. And for about two hours every day, puts on a show. It’s quite possibly, the most needless purchase I’ve [...]
Seven Signs You Might Be Decorating out of Fear
August 13, 2012 Filed Under: idhtbptbb
1. You put off non-life-altering decisions for long periods of time. {for example, it takes you two years to decide on a paint color, hang something on your wall or buy a sofa} 2. You ask EVERYONE for their opinion and instead of that helping you, it confuses you more. 3.You ask opinions from people [...]
Pin ItThe Purpose of A Workspace
June 27, 2012 Filed Under: about my nest, idhtbptbb
My office is in this month’s (July actually) issue of Ladies’ Home Journal. {Insert Church Lady Voice) Isn’t that special? But I want to tell you a secret… Pin It
Pin ItMy Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself Magazine Photo Shoot OH MY WORD!
May 24, 2012 Filed Under: decorating dork, idhtbptbb
Brie Williams : Photographer, Amanda: Photographer’s Assistant, Paula : Senior Associate Editor Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Media (because she is fancy like that), Andrea : Regional Editor (who just happens to live about 20 minutes away I hope I don’t stalk her), Me : Spastic Renter I know I didn’t let on at all, [...]
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 [...]
On Beds and Perfectionism
I just diagnosed my husband. We were taking a walk yesterday. First, the back story. Last year I finally said “enough” and stopped waiting until we own our house to plant some plants in our yard. I get HUGE enjoyment out of growing things. I love watching the tiny leaves sprout after spring, I love [...]
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