Wish your Easter table could look like this? Or this? It’s all at lulu’s furniture & decor where they’ve set the most beautiful Easter table. Not setting the table this Sunday? Lucky! Then, stop by for the perfect spring themed hostess gift. Like these quirky and fun lambs… or something from this vibrant and reasonably [...]
Archive for March, 2010
Mar 29 2010
The Easter Bunny Is Hopping Your Way
Yikes, where has March gone? And with Easter falling in early April this year, it’s likely to bite us in our big chocolate booty. With the kids home for spring break this week, we’re looking for some easy and fun projects to do. Luckily, these just landed in my inbox. With a quick jaunt to [...]
Mar 25 2010
Paper vs. Tea
First, it was paper vs. plastic. But lately, I feel like a jerk if I even ask for plastic in the check out line. I feel obliged to casually mention how I’ll be picking up after my dog so I actually really need these bags, when the truth is I have six reusable bags in [...]
Mar 24 2010
I’m Dreaming of a Fabulous Foyer Part 1: Painting the Bookcases
Last week I wrote about how I’ve been fantasizing about foyers. For a quick refresher, here’s why…no words necessary…you get the picture. The first order of business was to remove that cracked piece of wavy and dated plexiglass that was by the planter. This was so easy, that after completing the 10 minute task, we [...]
Mar 22 2010
Reader Reinventions: We Want Your Best Projects!
One of our goals with the simple-e-design site is to provide a place for you to showcase your best projects. In fact, we have a whole page devoted to it. It’s a great way to share your “before” and “after” accomplishments, and get the feedback and praise you so justly deserve. So whether it’s a [...]
Mar 18 2010
For Clues to Your Design Style, Look in Your Closet
Getting dressed is easy. You do it everyday without even giving it much thought. Over time you develop a style that works for your daily life. Some of us love getting dressed up and accessorizing to the nines, and others prefer a more casual look. Think of your favorite outfit. The one you’re MOST comfortable [...]
Mar 15 2010
And the winner is…
We made it to 100 subscribers! Yahoo! THANK YOU so much for sending along our site to your friends and family and encouraging them to subscribe. To select the winner of the Room Reinvention from our first 100 subscribers in an impartial and fair manner, we used random.org. We entered your user names and the site [...]
Mar 12 2010
Liz’s Family Room Catches a Wave of Beachy Chic
When Liz told us 65 Canadians were coming this summer for a reunion, we just had to help her update the family room, eh? Here’s her letter… Dear Lisa and Cameron, Help! We annually gather in Toronto with a group totaling 65. This year, WE are hosting (along with my parents at their house). Guests [...]
Mar 10 2010
The 3-Stage Makeover
Ever since we started this site, we’ve been slightly paranoid about our homes. We’re worried people will walk in and expect perfectly appointed rooms, styled just right without a dog hair or pile of school papers in sight. We do have visions of how it should be, but time and money seem to make it [...]
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