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our design for inspired products blogDIY- Terrariums
I've always had the fantasy of being locked after hours in Disneyland. I imagined that all of the pirates and ghosts would come to life and we would have a grand old time. When I read first read "Horton hears a Who!" by Dr. Suess, I checked every dust speck and...
celebrate independence day with vintage style
4th of July barbeques are an American tradition and a great day to celebrate our freedom and appreciate our friends. The color scheme is always gonna be red, white and blue but maybe this year you could get even more traditional and go back in time with your...
fave finds: book cover design
Last week I went into the book store to buy a gift but I stayed to browse around looking at books. This time I wasn't looking for a specific genre or author, just book cover design. When I go to the book store I'm like a kid in a candy store tasting everything. As a...
designer kids: summer camp inspiration
It's been a few years since we were shocked into the "what do we do with our school-age kids in the summer" dilemma. What will they do? I have to admit, summer as a kid is the best thing ever. Camps, swimming lessons, all day playdates, sleepovers, etc. I purposely...
DIY – Schlage Handleset
We recently needed to replace our front door handleset. I did not think it would be a difficult task, we do a lot of home projects ourselves. I purchased a handleset from Lowes and brought it home. When I tried to install it, the new handleset did not fit with the...
huesday: black & white with a splash
Someone recently told me that often a woman's home is decorated in the colors that she prefers to wear. I had to respectfully disagree. My home is in earthtones, comfy colors that don't scream at me when I get home from the studio. My wardrobe, on the other hand is...