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Our Dining Room {Fall 2013}

10/14/2013 By Bre

14 Oct

This year I really wanted to warm things up a bit for fall. Most of my year round decor is white, which is why I like to add some warm colors in the colder months. I mixed real pumpkins, faux pumpkins, and freshly clipped branches from our yard. Simple, uncomplicated style, which reflects how I feel this fall, and the need to quiet life, and enjoy slower days. I think our summers are so busy, because we only get to enjoy nice weather for a few short months, but every fall I'm ready to slow down, wrap myself in a blanket, and just sit with a hot cup of coffee. Anyone else feel this way?Last year I attempted to fill my dough bowl with pumpkins and gourds. Well I found out fast just ... Read More about Our Dining Room {Fall 2013}

My Pinterest Fall Inspiration for 2013

10/12/2013 By Bre

12 Oct

I will be back on monday to share our dining room with you decorated for fall this year. So getting back in the swing of things and sharing my favorite Pinterest Pins with you, I wanted to share some of my go to pinterest fall inspiration photos first.I've always loved the simple white candles in a vase, you can use acorns, chestnuts, if you don't have access to them in your yard, the grocery store carries a variety of them around the holidays.via: Pottery BarnI really love the simple look of just bringing in nature, warm colors and some cozy texture.via : A Rosy NoteIt's amazing how you can pretty much plop a pumpkin down anywhere and instantly feels fall, without needing all the frills of ... Read More about My Pinterest Fall Inspiration for 2013

Kids Room Inspiration

10/10/2013 By Bre

10 Oct

I spent most of my free time in the summer working on transforming the kids room from a nursery to more of a kids space. I realize I don't think I've ever really shared a full post on what their room fully looked like as a nursery, however I think you will get to see most of it with the before pictures I have taken. Today I wanted to share some inspiration photos with you that were really my jumping off point. I love the dark, bold bed frames in the photos below. The contrast with the neutral wall,and the symmetry with the arrangement of furniture. Even though they share a space, I wanted it to remain mostly neutral, with a few pieces that were gender specific on ... Read More about Kids Room Inspiration

Getting Back into {Blogging}

10/09/2013 By Bre

9 Oct

Finally, the time has come to get back into blogging. I have thoroughly enjoyed taking some time off, and can't wait to share with you what we have been up too. I ended up waiting until after my sisters wedding (this past sunday) to come back, because there was just so much going on. I didn't want to come back for a week or so and then disappear for another month. So I figured it would be best to let all the dust settle, but I couldn't wait to come back! With fall in full swing, it's been nice to start to slow down and cozy up, along with changing things out seasonally in the house. I hope you have all had a wonderful summer, and are enjoying fall, and I can't wait to catch up with you! I ... Read More about Getting Back into {Blogging}

{Taking Some Time Off}

06/19/2013 By Bre

19 Jun

For the last couple weeks I have been toying with the idea of taking a short break from the blog.Denying myself that it is a necessary step during this season in life has only prolonged this post. However, if you have noticed the lack of posts over the past month, you are not alone, the proof is in the pudding! I need a break. I went back and forth for the past couple weeks, because I love sharing all of my latest design obsessions with you, and connecting with all of you! And while projects still take place, and working with clients, I can't help but feel spread a little too thin these days. And unfortunately my family is the one that will suffer, no matter how well I can disguise it, even ... Read More about {Taking Some Time Off}

Yard Sale Furniture Find

06/12/2013 By Bre

12 Jun

Hey guys! Just popping in real quick to share with you my $5 yard sale Furniture Find. Yes you read that right $5 BUCKS! And don't worry I have all the drawers for it :)Who loves a great bargain?! We do!! Ok, you have to know that all the credit goes to the hubby! He is the master bargainer! Seriously, this guy is a pro! And he loves doing it! So I always send him in to do the dirty work when I really love something. If it were me I would either:a.) Offer a lower price, and cower with squinted eyes waiting for them to tell me to go take a hike, or;b.) Squeal with excitement and offer them more than what they are asking for it!Seriously! I am the type of yard sale customer you want, if you ... Read More about Yard Sale Furniture Find

Insta-Life Lately

06/06/2013 By Bre

6 Jun

Hey Everyone! I hope your summer has kicked off to a great start! We have been soaking up the sun as much as possible, including a trip to the beach already! I love the New England coast in the summer. My favorite is driving up Rt. 1 and looking at all the gorgeous houses! I'm here today to share a little collage of what we've been up to lately via Instagram (where you will find me the most, lately), because I can't seem to find the time to get any detailed posts up as of late. I guess that means we are doing a good job enjoying the nice weather, right?!1. So part of the reason I haven't been posting much lately, is we dove head first into landscaping this year. And to avoid getting 5 ... Read More about Insta-Life Lately

This Week’s Top Pins

05/25/2013 By Bre

25 May

I know it's been awhile since I've done a post showing my favorite Pins, so needless to say we are overdo! And since we are on about our 4th day of rain, it only seemed fitting to share some eye candy, for those of us who can't be outside enjoying nice weather right now :)I love everything about this neutral living space.via: Muskoka LivingI love the vintage feel of this home office.via: Tessa & Hans NelemanGreat shelf styling,via: Concept by AnnaS.T.U.N.N.I.N.G.!! Gah... need I say more!via: Bardes InteriorsSuch a serene coastal bedroomvia: House to HomeFantastic take on a classic look in the kitchen, but keeping it fun with texture.via: New England HomeLove the fireplace paneling, and ... Read More about This Week’s Top Pins

DIY Chalkboard Paint

05/22/2013 By Bre

22 May

As some of you might know, we have been plugging away at what seems like the never ending kitchen project. And we haven't even done any major construction projects, like tearing the ceiling down, or swapping out the lights above the sink and island, or changing the countertops. We have, however, been plugging away at phase 1 things, like new paint, plate rack wall, new backsplash, new shelves, and making a focal wall out of DIY chalkboard paint! Which is what I'm going to share with you today. And hopefully as we wrap up the shelves with new corbels this week, I can show you where we are at so far in the rest of the kitchen. ... Read More about DIY Chalkboard Paint

New Paint in the Living Room

05/07/2013 By Bre

7 May

Well, I did it! I know, "Did what", is what you are thinking? And I know some of you are going to be in sheer shock, because what was wrong with the color it was anyways, right?! Well allow me to introduce you to my fleeting thought, that ended up getting stuck in my head, and felt like it was burning a whole through my forehead, so much so that I just had to act upon it, or I was going to drive myself crazy!!!! Still lost? ... Read More about New Paint in the Living Room

A Happy Birthday!

05/02/2013 By Bre

2 May

I promise you I have not disappeared forever! I have a camera with more than 500 photos on it to download and edit, and about 5 posts in the wing not quite finished and ready to go! Needless to say I have had a lot of fun with some projects and clients lately. Including, we put in our plate rack wall, and finally painted the kitchen, and repainted our living room too! I am LOVING the new colors! Can't wait to share with you. But back to today, a little family post, because we have a birthday boy in the house today!Happy 4th Birthday Carter!We can't believe how big you are getting,and everyday act more and more like a big kid,and less and less like the little baby we brought home from ... Read More about A Happy Birthday!

Sneak Peak {Before & After}

04/19/2013 By Bre

19 Apr

Just popping in real quick to share a little Before & After.I know a teaser right,but it has been so much fun to see the transformation take place in this space.I was so excited when my mom starting talking about her desire to want to change herpiano room decor.And even more, shocked, when we started talking paint colors.I will give you all the details with the full reveal,but for now,check out our progress:Before AfterBeforeAfterFirst of all sorry for the blurry cell phone pics,we are still working on a few of the final touches,and then I will be back with a full reveal,but it feels like such a completely different room now.Lots of errands to do today,including ... Read More about Sneak Peak {Before & After}