Modern Rust

Farmers Market Fashion

2012-02-18T14:16:00.000-07:00

Today I wore some blue COLORED denim (the picture on the right) that I have seen all over the place and I LOVE the trend.

I wore it with a longer white shirt (like the picture in the middle) and while not exactly looking as accessorized and sexy as these girls as I push my double stroller around, I still thought it looked good.

I walked down stairs and the first thing out of my husbands mouth is "WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?"

Not sure how to react, not sure if I should trust his iffy fashion sense, I waited to see my sister in law.

I didn't say anything but the first thing out of her mouth? "I Love Your Jeans!"

So I wore them on our outing to the farmers market.

10 points for getting dressed today. -10 points for being the spectacle at the farmers market.

Picture two adults, 6 kids. 4 toddlers, 2 newborns, 2 sets of twins, 2 double strollers.

We were quite the scene.

Vintage Modern Picture Frame

2012-02-03T10:43:00.000-07:00

I saw this on pinterest a while ago and I loved it because I immediatley thought it was a DIY that I could do. I had a similar fram that was already painted and I wasn't using it!

I am not 100% sold on the pictures in the frame I just wanted something in them to get them hung on the wall. Pardon my crappy iphone picture but without it I wouldn't have any. I am too busy trying to keep newborn twins from bawling, a two year old from making a mess or getting into trouble, and making my house feel like I home so I don't go insane having to be stuck inside it all day long.

What do you think about the picture?

Modern Rustic Nursery

2012-02-01T10:41:00.000-07:00

This nursery was put together on a budget! Used and found furniture, a diy baby mobile, and a mom made art print! Talk about a room after my own heart! Enjoy the views.

Here

Crochet Projects

2012-01-31T11:47:00.000-07:00

I made this headband for my sister in law. I saw it on her pinterest board and thought I could find the pattern!

It is HERE

I made mine a little thinner than the pattern because I thought it would look too bulky? What do you think?

Crochet Projects

2012-01-27T11:47:00.003-07:00

When I spent a week in the hospital after giving birth to my twins, I had a lot of short bursts of time inbetween running over to the nicu, pumping and sleeping. I had seen a lot of crochet things I had on my mental to do list for these babies, and since they came 2.5 months early I had this desire to get SOMETHING finished for them. So this is what it was! Now some of these are girly projects but I wanted to learn to make them too.

Bigger Loops on Boots

Smaller loops on boots

This pattern found Here

This is HER finished product

I can't find a pattern for this one but I can find it if anyone is interested. I made another that you can see here

Pattern from Here

Finished Project pictures like this!

Now because I was in the hospital I didn't have any buttons! But you get the general idea. Once I did get buttons on I gave them away before I got the chance to take better pictures!

Kids Rooms - Inspiration

2012-01-24T17:44:00.013-07:00

I find kids rooms the most fun and most challenging to design. Its fun because you usually can start fresh and give a whole new look to a space, but challenging to find items that aren't too juvenile. I like a room that can grow up with a kid, without too much changing going on. Here are some rooms I have loved recently.

All sources and more info can be found on my pinterest boards.

Crochet Projects on my to do list...

2012-01-21T10:48:00.001-07:00

I love to crochet (as seen here here) I think its the perfect activity while sitting in a car for 10+ hours on a road trip to Idaho, or just watching a movie. There are a lot of cheesy crochet projects out there, but here are a few of my favorites. I will try to make some of these in the near future.

Ipod or Iphone Cozy

Cute Headband

Knotted Crochet Headband

Baby Girl Flower Headband

All links and most (if not all) patterns can be found off my Pinterest page.

Its Cool to Have a Kid

2012-01-18T22:53:00.000-07:00

I just found out about this wonderful restaurant called Bumble in Los Altos. As if I needed another reason why California has it all. Not only is the design AMAZING but its concept is wonderful as well. This restaurant's goal is to: " gather, meet other parents, enjoy a healthy meal with their children, and/or relax with friends while the children play. The menu serves farm-to-table fare most anyone will enjoy- even if you don't bring children along"

If you live near by, check it out and tell me about it. I think it would be worth the trip!

My Loves... via Pinterest

2012-01-16T17:43:00.000-07:00

Can you tell what has been on my mind this week? I have a place where I HAVE to hang art off center in my house and its driving me crazy. So I have been looking for things to tell me that it can be OK, if not cool! Its out of the norm for me, so I will have to work on it!

All images can be found with sources via my Pinterest

A Childhood Dream

2012-01-14T17:26:00.000-07:00

As a kid I always thought it would be cool to live in an old church. I am not sure why, maybe because they have long halls, lots of room, and TONS of character? So when I saw this church that was converted into a house, I was so excited about it!

Everything in the home was bought at an auction for dirt cheap, or reclaimed / found. The kitchen and bath do NOTHING for me, but the living spaces I am so in love with.
Images from TrendHome

Featured Nursery

2012-01-11T17:50:00.001-07:00

Lisa @ Turning Tables put together this awesome nursery for her soon to arrive baby boy. I think it the perfect balance between pattern, bold, whimsical and classic. I am sure her son will love it as much as I do!

The crib belonged to her sister and got a fresh coat of grey paint to update it.

I love the binky bag that the seamstress made with the bedding. What a genius idea,

via

Navajo Inspired Interiors

2012-01-10T21:52:00.000-07:00

Trends for 2012

I have seen a new trend popping up in fashion...

here

Modern Nursery

2012-01-09T17:35:00.002-07:00

This is a nursery I would love to bring my child home to. That art work is to die for!

via

Make & Create

2012-01-07T17:28:00.001-07:00

Aubry is the most creative person I (kinda) know.

She can bake, plan parties, decorate, you name it she does it.

I kind of know her, she was a friend of my husbands and a friend of a friend.

Not only does she see creative things but she actually completes them!

Check out her latest projects here and be sure to read back for other hilarious and tender posts.

Its a must read, I promise.

Top Knot Hat

2012-01-05T20:55:00.000-07:00

I found a cute craft idea that I just had to make. I took a old t-shirt of my brothers (it was in the Value Village pile, don't worry) and cut it up using this tutorial and made 2 hats for my twin boys!

The new born size is just a tad large on my preemie baby boys, but in a few weeks they will fit perfectly! I can't wait.

Okay they didn't really like being my little models, but its okay. I was so excited that they turned out OK. What projects has everyone else been working on?

2012-01-04T20:00:00.001-07:00

I firmly believe that the permanent and expensive purchases for your home should be neutral in color and the best quality you can afford. However, the accessories are meant to bring color and life to your room. It can sometimes take a lot of big bold ($$$) accessories to get your room looking not so builders beige showhome. Great, but no personality.

I have had a hard time finding art that I like because it all feels so manufactured and generic to me. After searching a while, I have found some fun colorful and INEXPENSIVE art ideas you can make yourself all using paint swatches. Once I decide on a shape I might have some coming to my house!

here

Big, cold, colorful.

here

Shredded paint chips, has a 3-D aspect that I really like

here

How To DIY An Upholstered Bed

2012-01-02T19:17:00.000-07:00

OH Pinterest and the things you learn. I actually first heard about this from Sarah Richardson, but pinterest has the way of helping me remember with these great photos.

To achieve the look of a nice upholstered bed, you can simply upholster (wrap it in fabric) your box spring and add furniture legs. A simple inexpensive DIY bed.

Has anyone made a bed using this technique? I would love to hear about it.

2011-12-13T21:21:00.001-07:00

Lately I have seen a lot of calligraphy and custom lettering in decor. While I love the look, I don't feel like my writing is pretty enough to free hand this stuff! My first thought is "I could totally make that!" but then I know it wouldn't turn out that pretty. Vinyl? It just looses that feeling that just makes it feel like its yours, you know? What to do...

Sources for all can be found here.

2011-12-11T21:18:00.001-07:00

While google searching to death kids rooms and modern nurserys, I came across this room that was so unique and cool I just had to share.

The thing that first caught my eye is the artwork, but I also love the neutral color with the pops of bright accent colors as well as the graphic rug. This would work well for both genders with only minor tweaking!

Crochet Projects

2011-12-06T12:20:00.000-07:00

Now that the boys are here, I have short bursts of time in between feedings, but I am home bound. Not my favorite place to be stuck. Since the babies came 2 months early, I still have a few baby projects that needed to be done.

The first major one is the nursery, which I will post once I finish some last remaining details.

The second is some blankets and burp cloths. I buy the flannel pre punched at a craft store in Rexburg, but then I crochet around the edges.

This is the picot edge, its the most simple edge.

I wasn't sure I was going to like this one and it ended up being one of my favorites!

I believe this is the fan edge and this is the first time I have ever used it. I figured a burp cloth is the best place to use a new stitch in case you don't love it, its easy to undo.

This is a blanket I bought when I found out I was having twin boys. There is a co-ordinating blanket in the works as well. This is the hourglass crochet edge and its my all time favorite. I think its perfect for boys blankets because its not too frilly.

Gender Roles

2011-12-03T00:20:00.000-07:00

As a mother I have always wondered where the gender lines fall.

Could I have a cute floral nursing cover because I am a girl and that is what I like?

Or should everything be blue because I have a son? Must my diaper bags and baby gear all reflect the gender of my baby?

What happens if I have a daughter next? Would it need to be replaced? Can items reflect my own personality or my child's?

Does my son get viewed as girly because he likes to give kisses and hugs? What personality traits have I taught him and what is just his inherent personality?

A few months ago I put feathers in my sons hair. I thought it was in style and kind of "Rock Star". Certain family members thought that was too feminine for a boy.

My son carries around toy trains in a purse. The other day he wanted to paint his nails because he saw me doing it. SO I let him.

Then I read this article and it all felt too familiar.

I am dying to know, what are your thoughts? Where do you draw the line? What things are OK for children to mimic of your behaviors?

2011-11-17T17:09:00.000-07:00

So I am a bit of a scrooge when it comes to decorating for the holidays.

I don't really have a great place to set out smaller decorations (that I do own and love, but never really put out). SO I don't really read all the blog posts about decorating your mantle for ___________ season, or Halloween, spring, Easter, fall, thanksgiving.... decorations. CHRISTMAS however, is another story. I think Christmas only has the true feeling of Christmas when you look forward to it, plan ahead, listen to the music, bake, and all that goes with it including decorating. That is not to say that my house looks all christmasy all the time, but I do enjoy it.

When I read this in my daily blog reading, I HAD To share. Not for thanksgiving but would this NOT be the PERFECT Christmas countdown?

Thank you tip junkie, a non craft advent calender is coming my way!

Kids Art Prints

2011-10-27T11:10:00.003-06:00

Upon reading Cup of Jo I found these beautiful posters I just had to share,

I think these would be adorable in a kids room without being too cutesy.

They can be found at Square Inch Design Blog.

Design Dilemma

2011-10-03T13:33:00.001-06:00

The best problem about being a designer is that you "like" a lot of things.

Items you don't love you find a way to work around if the client wants it.

Or you work with a key item or inspiration piece that they have in mind.

This is great until you have to design for yourself.

I LIKE IT ALL!

I have been thinking about designing the boys nursery. Here are my latest pins.

OH the dilema. All sources can be found here.

DESIGN SHOW TICKET GIVEAWAY!

2011-09-06T13:50:00.004-06:00

I am giving away tickets to the Calgary Home + Design Show that is happening at the end of this month. The first 10 people to comment on THIS post will win them! Hope to see you there!