LOVE IS IN THE AIR

I finally got a chance to do some Valentine decorating..It isn't a "holiday" I typically decorate for, but I guess living in a house of all boys makes me look for any excuse to use pink in my decor..(well I do have a female dog, but aren't dogs color blind?!)  Here are a few pics of  the mantel...

 I made the wreath by following a great tutorial from ddzine you can find here.  Basically I formed a heart using a wire hanger, then threaded the burlap through until it was full.  Super easy!

I was going to put a valentine silhouette or quote in this frame, but then I thought what says love more than a silhouette of your child! 

For the pink flower balls I used the same technique you would to make fabric flowers but used streamers instead. I bought a round foam ball and streamers from the craft store, then made a TON of paper roses and hot glued them to the foam ball. I love the little punch of pink they bring to the mantel.

I am still loving banners on the mantel.. any excuse I get to make one I will!  For this one I bought a package of paper heart shaped doilies from the craft store for .75 cents, folded them in half to give them more dimension and strung them reversing direction every so often. 

Have a LOVELY day!

{jen}

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PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

Last week was a big birthday celebration at our house...my little guy turned three and my husband turned forty.. on the same day!  We had a planes, trains and automobiles themed party and I had a lot of fun decorating the mantel and a few spots around the house.  I thought using toys for decoration was a brilliant idea... my son on the other hand did not feel the same and kept taking them down!  Here are a few photos from the party...

Have a great weekend!

{jen}

Linking to:

French Country Cottage

At The Picket Fence

Every Creative EndeavorFingerprints on the Fridge

Stuff and Nonsense

52 Mantels

LIEBSTER AWARD

I am so honored to have been given the Liebster Blog Award from DeeDee at ddzine! 

This award is given to a blogger with less than 200 followers and is a fantastic way to promote and encourage new friendships within the blogging community.  DeeDee was so kind to pass this on to me, and now I get the opportunity to pass it along to five other bloggers!  This is how it works:

1.  Post the award on your blog.

2.    Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.

3.   Reveal your 5 picks for the award and let them know.

4.  Bask in the love from the most supportive people in the blogosphere... other bloggers.

5.  Finally, the best rule of all, have fun and spread the love!

Before I reveal the five bloggers I am so excited to pass this award on to, here is just a peak at the beautiful home DeeDee and her husband have been remodeling.. be sure to head over to ddzine to see more of her home and fabulous blog!  Thank you DeeDee!!

I am speading the Liebster Award to the following bloggers:

1. 

Jen at Migonis Home

In addition to beautifully remodeling her home, she puts together some amazing tablescapes!

2.

Sisters Reba and Eldarose at Re-Invented Style

 Two very sweet sisters that are doing an amazing job remodeling a home and writing a wonderful blog about it!

3.

Courtney at Courtney Lane

An interior design student that shares the most inspiring photos on her blog, it's like eye candy!

4.

Barbara and Alicia at A Mother and A Daughter

Love that they blog together about design, fashion and their beautiful family!

5.

Laura at Top This Top That

She shares amazing furniture makeovers,  awesome accessorizing ideas, and beautiful holiday inspiration!

Please stop over and become a friend of these wonderful bloggers!

{jen}

TUESDAY'S TOPIC

Like many of you, I have spent the past few weeks filling the voids that taking down the Christmas decorations left.  Of course I can't just put back what was there before the hoildays, I have to try something different!  Here are  a few of my favorite photos from Pinterest that are great inspiration for using accessories, and I will hopefully have photos of what I have done soon...

[I love the mix of metal and wicker]

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[ This photo shows how to perfectly mix accessories into a bookcase, love the horizontal and vertical stacking of the books]

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[The perfectly random display of this bookcase is beautiful, and love the color of the book spines]

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[I love the way the plates are displayed on the shelves, and the mix of materials]

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[I have been drawn to cloches and terrariums lately, I love the unexpected displays in them]

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[When in doubt beautiful books are always a good filler, and another good exmple of  a cloche]

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[Love the stack of suitcases and the color they bring to the display (how about a vintage Louis Vuitton!]

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[And if you live somewhere warm enough this time of year to be outside, this is a beautiful vignette]

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{Jen}

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MANIC MONDAY

It has been a crazy week around here, two birthday celebrations (my husband turned the big 40 and my son turned 3.. on the same day!!) My Mom is in town for the birthdays, and it snowed ALOT!  So none the less, I didn't get any projects done last week other than birthday stuff (which I hope to share with you later this week).  I also am going to change "Pin Pic" of the week to Tuesdays, so I will have a new topic for that tomorrow... in the mean time a little quote that sums up when my Mom, Sister and I get together!

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FARMHOUSE MEETS MODERN: INSPIRATION FOR THE BREAKFAST ROOM

One of the things on our "want" list is a new table/chairs for the breakfast area.  Our current set ("set" being part of the problem) we purchased over ten years ago, and although it is nice and has held up beautifully, it just isn't our style anymore.  I'm thinking farmhouse meets modern, mix and match...I have been scouring the Internet and design magazines for inspiration and here are a few I love:

[LOVE the farmhouse table with upholstered chairs (note the nail head trim!)]

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[The mix of benches with chairs at each end]

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[But also drawn to farmhouse style table with modern chairs!]

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[How cute are these scalloped slipcovers with piping!]

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Maybe this is why I have had the same table and chairs for over 10 years!  I can't make up my mind! 

Happy Hump Day!

{jen} 

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"PIN PIC" OF THE WEEK

Last week I found myself drawn to all the photos with bright pops of color in them... although I know it won't work in my house, I still love to live vicariously through the beautiful photographs!  I think I am going to need a second home, maybe somewhere warmer!?  Here are a few of my faves from Pinterest...

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Happy Monday!

{jen}

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HALLWAY: BEFORE AND AFTER

Last Sunday I was sitting on the sofa (rare for me), bored (even more rare), when I noticed the walls in the hallway leading from the front to the back of the house.  Bare and boring, yet an area that sits right in the middle of the first floor of our house.  How was it overlooked for so long!?!  So down to the basement I went...found some Frog tape, paint, and a laser level, and this is what transpired.... (the photos are not the best, it was a challenge to get a decent angle to photograph from!)

BEFORE:

(the walls color is Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore, although it looks a lot lighter in the pictures then it really is)

 hallway view from the family room in the back of the house

view from the family room to the front door 

yep...stripes

I used a laser level to make a straight line then taped it.. then I used a traditional level after the tape was up to double check the lines were straight

 first coat of White Dove by Benjamin Moore (can you hear the Jeopardy song right now, I have no patience waiting for paint to dry!)


AFTER:

I like the combo of the stripes with the floral wallpaper

ahhh.... much better!

{jen}

 

Linking to:

The Delectable Home
Thrifty Decor Chick 

Five Days 5 Ways
52 Mantels
It's Overflowing
Home Stories A to Z
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Weekend Wrap Up at Tatertots and Jello

Fridays Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense
Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge
Everybody's Creative Endeavor at Every Creative Endeavor
Show and Share at Southern Lovely

Days of Chalk and Chocolate

PROJECT: THE PROJECT ROOM

The more I do projects around the house, the more I create chaos!  For example, I am working on a sewing project for the kitchen, yet all of the materials needed are now in the dining room so I can't complete my dining room project!  I am in desperate need of a "project room".  We have two guest rooms in our house, and in the 7 years we have lived here I can remember only one time when both rooms were used at the same time.  So one is going to become my project room... off to Pinterest I go in search of ideas for the new space!  Here are a few inspiration photos:

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LOVE the wall cubbies and project table in the middle of the room...

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or open shelving and drawers?



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shelving and storage in the closet!  could I really be this organized?!



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a chalkboard wall for random ideas and drawings!  love the sconces too

hmmmmm........

[jen]