back to decorating...

I'm still working hard trying to finish up some projects around the house. I bought some fabric to make a curtain for J's new room...hope to get that sewn up later today! This is the dresser that used to sit in her room. When I finished her new furniture I moved this downstairs to be painted. It is still awaiting knobs (they've been purchased but Mr. drill man will need to install them for me). This is on the far side of my dining room...hoping the extra storage will free up some much needed space in my kitchen cupboards!

This is the other side of my dining room. I'm hoping that painting the dresser black will help balance the room a bit better? (thanks for the tip Mom and Nance!)

I took this image of the girls early this summer while I was supposed to be on bed rest. It is one of my most favorite pictures of them...love that they are hand in hand...just being little girls. I ordered it BIG (24x36) and had it framed in my sewing studio. The colors of the girls dresses look perfect with the lime walls (below the picture) and all the fabric I've used in there!

And you probably remember this image too?!? I had it framed (16x20) in an antique distressed frame I found and hung it above my mantel. I kept the Christmas decor pretty minimalist this year...trying to simplify!

A few months ago my parents came for a visit and my Dad and hubby worked on re-tiling our kitchen backsplash. The fireplace got a makeover too...last minute!


Here it is pre-grout! And before I painted that odd wood strip on the front of the hearth?!

My mom is responsible for the pattern...I picked out the metallic tiles which I love!

I wanted to add some personal touches to the kids' rooms as well. This vinyl decal sits right above A's bed! J had an adorable princess decal that had to be removed when she got her larger bed...will have to re-order that soon!

And this is the sentiment I choose for Sam's room. He has an airplane theme so it seemed fitting! I ordered it from ebay and was able to choose my own saying, font, and color!

Another new sign for his room...

A was in need of a place to showcase all her creative artwork and school pictures. Remember this frame? It has been laying around in my garage between photo shoots so I decided to put it to use. I added a thin sheet of plywood, batting, sturdy cotton fabric, grosgrain ribbon, and some antiqued nailhead...and voila! Her own special memo board. This is a SUPER easy project and QUICK too! Perfect for a snow day!


I think that's everything for now. I'll be sure to share J's new curtain soon...I've got it planned out...just need some kids napping so I can get it sewn up!