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How to style your sofa by Lulu & Georgia

2013-09-19T12:42:00.001-07:00

I'm always torn about how many pillows I should be displaying on my "davenport" (as my grandma would call it) and where to display them. This video gives me some great ideas!

I needed this today...

2013-09-18T08:37:00.001-07:00

via

I'm back!

2013-09-11T07:54:00.000-07:00

Wow - my year long hiatus has been a whirlwind! We are busy being parents and LOVING it! As you can imagine, things around the house have been on the back burner. But, we're back! And, diving in with some small projects and one BIG project - a kitchen remodel. CRAZY! We're in the planning stages of configuring new kitchen details and will share as we go along.

For now, here's a photo from a recent trip to Leland, Michigan...ah....

A lot has happened since May...

2012-09-17T13:38:00.000-07:00

The last time I blogged was in May when I was knee deep in nursery prep. I'm happy to report that I got the nursery done just in time for my baby's debut (pictures to come)!!

Paisley was born healthy and happy. We are enjoying parenthood and Gibson is enjoying the newest addition.

I had a laundry list of things to try and get done over my summer maternity leave, but I didn't get to a single one. I made the most out of my leave and spending time with my little girl.

Now that I'm back to work (wow, that went fast!), I feel in the swing of things again and will be tackling DIY's and home decor all while being a MOM. Yahoo!

Cheers!

Nursery prep continued

2012-05-10T12:55:00.000-07:00

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Nursery before pics

2012-05-04T08:10:00.001-07:00

Work has begun on nursery prep now that we are 7 weeks from Graustino's due date. I'm hoping things will take shape quickly as I'm starting to lose steam!

Gibson wondering what's happening to HIS room!

And, here's one with my BIG belly for those of you who have been asking.

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Organized my freezer

2012-04-18T15:22:00.001-07:00

I think it's nesting, but I've organized my freezer with bins from Target.

I've got space for veggies, fruit, and meat.

Looking good!

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Loving this kitchen!

2012-04-06T12:57:00.002-07:00

The white cabinets look very similar to those at LaNa. The beadboard is awesome! And, the aqua painted walls are so fresh. I'm loving this to brighten up our space...

Source: bhg.com via Laura on Pinterest

Updated desk chair

2012-04-04T05:56:00.001-07:00

I'm kicking myself that I don't have a before picture of this project. I swore I had posted one years ago when I first gave it an overhaul for my dining room.

Oh well, here is the most recent picture of it which we will be using in the office/spare room. I love how fresh it looks and how amazing it looks in our newly painted room. More detailed pics to come...

Dresser project

2012-04-02T11:13:00.000-07:00

In the past, I blogged about how I would like to re-paint the dresser below.

Dresser before

My inspiration - Image from Norske Interior Blogger

Dresser after

The hardware and mirror were spray painted to match.

Also, note the new curtains! I bought 2 panels at Target, cut them in half, used the no-sew option of hemming them with iron on/fuseable Stitch Witchery, and voila!

Desk redo

2012-03-31T08:25:00.001-07:00

I repainted an old desk a few years ago, but never got around to figuring out what to do for the pulls/handles. I liked the old original, but they were falling apart. And, I never found a good alternative.

Before:

It's past time for a quick fix!

After:

I'm loving the simplicity of the twine! It's feeling nautical to me. And, in the spare room/office that we just repainted a Caribbean sea blue (pics to come soon!), it seems fitting.

Homemade Baby Powder

2012-03-26T09:43:00.000-07:00

I think this is a "recipe" I'll need to try sooner than later!

Reusing wooden pallets

2012-03-22T13:26:00.000-07:00

Love this idea of wooden pallets for fencing...

Source: growfruitandveg.co.uk via Myra on Pinterest

Why do I think a pallet fence is a good idea? Well, you can find pallets around town for FREE! Fences are pricey...so, this is definitely economical. Also, you would be saving the pallets from going to a landfill which is definitely earth friendly. Lastly, you will have a unique fence which you can either paint or leave natural.

I found a nifty site that gives you directions on how to go about putting a pallet fence together.

New living room rug

2012-03-19T14:37:00.001-07:00

Love the design...love the color...not sold on how much dog fur sticks to it. Lots of vacuuming in James' future (cause I'm preggers, remember?!).

We got the rug from rugsusa.com.

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It's been a while...

2012-01-26T07:31:00.000-08:00

a while since I've blogged. That's not to say we haven't been busy at LaNa!!

I've been doing a lot of organizing of closets, drawers, and rooms.
We purchased a new stove when ours died around Thanksgiving and I'm LOVING cooking on the new range.
Last week, our new living room rug was delivered and is gorgeous!
We finally bought, DIY'd, and hung curtains in our bedroom - finally!!
And, of course, I've got a before/after project to share of a bedroom dresser.

Last, but not least (and this will give you an idea of why I've been so neglectful of the blog!), we will start redecorating the two spare rooms at LaNa to make way for a NURSERY!!

Stay tuned for updates and photos soon.

Cheers to all for a wonderful 2012 and year of the dragon!

HGTV Canada - Sarah Richardson

2011-10-07T10:45:00.000-07:00

Sarah's House 4 premieres soon on HGTV Canada.

Butcher block?

2011-10-05T07:20:00.000-07:00

Some more kitchen inspiration found on my newest obsession - Pinterest!

Source: 3.bp.blogspot.com via Mary Beth on Pinterest

Source: houseofturquoise.com via Threadcase on Pinterest

Window and side ledges very similar to those at LaNa!

Source: countryliving.com via OedipaMaas on Pinterest

Itchin' for a kitchen remodel!

2011-09-29T10:58:00.000-07:00

I'm itching for some updates in our kitchen. I'm thinking new countertops would make the world of difference! However, I'd also love some new cabinets. We have the original cabinets to the house, which I think is quaint. However, they're not practical and some of them "shed" when they're open and closed. Picture saw dust-type debris in my mixing bowls. I think our budget right now is formica countertops, but I've got caviar dreams!

Better Homes and Gardens

A new way to recycle?

2011-09-27T10:29:00.000-07:00

I'm a HUGE recycler! My husband has also become a big recycler since moving into LaNa. However, he'll probably think I'm crazy with this idea...

Have you ever considered landscaping with glass bottles? We typically have some glass wine/water (ok - mostly WINE!) bottles for recycling and I'm learning that some people love to "recycle" these into their gardens in borders.

In fact, I even came across a site with how to instructions!

I also stumbled upon The Casual Gardener blog with photos and more instructions:

photo source: The Casual Gardener

I'm really digging the cobalt blue wine boarder. I can see this in the front garden at LaNa!

photo source: re-nest

This pic says it all!

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via urbanwalls on etsy

I'm on the hunt for....

2011-09-23T13:31:00.000-07:00

bedside table mirrors! I'm feeling our room is a bit dark and I'd love to lighten it up without the hassle of re-painting. So, I'm on the hunt for mirrors for our bedside tables. I'm drawing inspiration from some of the examples below:

image from Honey and Fitz

image from Young House Love

image from Home Goods

Clogged sink?

2011-09-22T15:51:00.000-07:00

I love squirrels!

2011-09-21T08:23:00.000-07:00

Remembering

2011-09-11T16:29:00.001-07:00

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How's this for commuting?

2011-09-01T06:17:00.000-07:00

A slide at a Dutch rail station! I would be ALL over this!!