Archive for August, 2011

Hang Those Curtains!

Every room in your house needs some type of window treatment. There are various ways to hang curtains; the typical way being with a curtain rods. I needed to hang panels in a living room that wasn’t in need of functional curtains. Their sole purpose was for decor. I wanted something more unique for my clients living room. I originally thought about draping the curtains over three/four separate pegs similar to this:

After browsing around I decided to go with a simple wrought iron piece that has three hooks. I purchased it from Hobby Lobby during their 50% off sale.

The curtains serve no functional purpose and are there for decor only. I love the simplicity behind these curtains but that bold yellow makes such a statement!

The best part about these bad boys…. they were SOOO easy to hang! Each panel had fabric slats along the top/back. I fed two slats through a hook and then skipped a slat. I didn’t have to alter the length or do any sewing to hang them!

I wish I would have taken a picture with both windows in it. The curtains framed the rock fireplace perfectly! You can check out more images from the Parade of Homes Living Room if you want! Happy curtain hanging!

 

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Children’s Art

Today was the first day of school. My sweet little boy is in preschool this year! This is his second year and he was VERY excited to go back. I love when such simple things make your day and today my sweet boy drew his very own “Marvin the Monkey” in class! I couldn’t stop thinking about that cute monkey all day. Introducing Mr. Marvin the Monkey……
Pretty good for a 4 Year old don’t ya think? What do you do with all children’s art? I’ve thought about making a art collage in his bedroom with his own pictures. Here are a few inspirational ideas:
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I love them all! I can’t wait for more artwork to come home throughout the year :) I’m a proud Mommy!

Striped Bathroom

I solved my debate between stripes and solids. I can’t wear horizontal stripes but my bathroom sure can! Here are a few before pictures. The lovely builder tan paint color and my dark brown decor just wasn’t working in my boy’s bathroom! It was screaming “add something boyish PLEASE!”

I’m removing those towel racks and replacing them with something much better. I have a tip on how to remove those darn things for ya too! -you’ll have to wait until the final reveal though-

Here is a little sneak peak of what the walls look like. I’m still need to grab a few more things and finish up the decor portion before I reveal the whole picture. It’s looking more “boyish” that’s for sure! I used the same blue color in the Master Bedroom/Parade Home that I decorated. I instantly fell in LOVE with it and I’ve been DYING to use it somewhere in my house. I think it landed itself in the perfect spot :)

My oldest boy is so excited about his new blue stripes! I can’t wait to show the whole room; hopefully SOON :)

Thriving Thursday

I love the simplicity and the beachy relaxing feel of this vision board! Something about the blues, greens, and whites creates a calming atmosphere that I would love to spend time in!

Green & White Room

 Happy Thursday!