California Design Den Sheets…. A Little Bit of Luxury Hi Friends I am not that much for New Year’s resolutions, but getting more sleep should be a priority for everyone. Good sleep is necessary to fully enjoy your day. Having a relaxing routine away from bright lights and putting away your phone are things you can […]
Hi Friends! If you follow my blog, then you know that I am fond of red hair. My husband and I have dark brown hair, so when our first son, Knox, was born we were surprised to see a head full of fire color hair. My second son, Bryce, also has red hair. After Knox […]
Hi Friends! I have been busy decorating my home for fall this week. I usually start my fall decorating around my Book Page Wreath. I have been working on my dining room and thought it would be interesting to have a wreath made of beans or grains. I couple years ago my son and I […]
Hi Friends! For the past few months I have been dabbling in creating things out of concrete/cement. Playing with concrete is like conducting your own little science experiment. “Will is work? Did I add too much water? What happens if I add paint to mixture?” I have had a blast making these little gems. I […]
Hi Friends, It is my pleasure to introduce you to my new friend and artist, Shannon Newlin. In July I attended a local artists series at West Elm, Charlotte, North Carolina. It was a rare occasion where I had no parental duties and I wanted to hang out with friends and see some art. I […]
Hi Friends. Today over at Charlotte Moms Blog I shared the best baby shower gift idea…..Really. My dear friend Melissa Hickok, owner of Inner Child Art Studio, creates Ultrasound Paintings from sonogram images. It would not be fair if I did not introduce her work to you guys. Below on the left is a sonogram […]
Hi Friends! So, I am going to admit that this project came out of a little frustration and a little selfishness. Last week, I was stoked on starting a new project. I was going to finally tackle painting my stone fireplace with the help on my visiting step mom, Renee. Renee is an interior decorator […]
Hi Friends, This is the final project from The Great Upcycle Challenge. This challenge was to transform a previously owned item into a great upcycled treasure. The item could be one that was acquired from a vintage store, thrift store, or antique store. It could also use an item that you found abandoned on the […]
Hi Friends, It’s Mother’s Day this weekend…like you did not know. I know that there are some of you out there that still haven’t decided what to give that special lady in your life. No Worries… I have an easy, inexpensive and lovely Mother’s Day project that could be perfect for you. Last Minute Mother’s […]
Hi Friends! I enjoy going to hardware stores by myself. I don’t like following my husband around the hardware store searching for a particular type of nail or light bulb. I like to walk slowly through the isles and look at my creative options. I have been really into making jewelery out of rope lately. […]
