It’s a big event when one of our little darlings makes the lofty jump out of the crib and into a big kid bed. But all of a sudden, we’re faced with a decorating dilemma: How do we make the visual leap from a sweet baby’s room to a fun toddler’s lair, without starting from [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Sep 26 2009
I’ll Admit It-I Have a Juniper Fetish
It occurred to me, as Steve and I were hacking and hauling away the remains of the seven juniper trees and bushes, that I must have some kind of sick juniper fetish when it comes to buying a house. To me, a house smothered in overgrown junipers means that the same owners must have lived [...]
Sep 10 2009
Tales of a Very Ugly Kitchen-Chapter Six
Flooring, check. Appliances, check. Countertops, check. Wall paint, check. Ahhh, progress! Next up, cabinetry. In any kitchen remodel, the cabinetry is a key element that really defines the mood and style. With so many styles and choices out there at varying price points, the selections can be daunting. Should we go for glossy, sleek and [...]
Sep 07 2009
Sugarboo Designs, So Sweet I just stumbled on this great source for affordable original art in the September issue of Southern Living. Rebecca and Rick Puig, from Roswell, Georgia, founded Sugarboo Designs a few years ago. Rebecca creates art from reclaimed wood and uses inspirational phrases to concoct the coolest and most thoughtful pieces [...]
