Poor guest room... practically naked:I did finally dress the windows in these fabulous ruffled curtains, but the walls have stayed empty for a full year. Yikes. At first, when I found this fabulous gray (Agreeable Gray by SW, for the record), I thought I would put my old-school tin tiles in there, but they found a home on the red dresser in my master instead:Then I found this gorgeous bird cage (on sale!), and I thought it would be perfect in there... but while photographing my "antique" ... Read More about Robbing Peter to Pay Paul
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RH Vintage Paris Map Knock Off
Learn how to make a giant DIY vintage map. You can follow this tutorial exactly to copy the RH Paris map for a fraction of the cost or you can use this same technique for any map. ________________ I have a slight obsession with Restoration Hardware (I've already knocked off one of their cribs). And, since we lived there, an even greater obsession with Paris. That is what inspired this:You see, Restoration Hardware sells a decoupaged panel of this map, a reproduction of Turgot's 1739 map ... Read More about RH Vintage Paris Map Knock Off
Party Favors: Homemade Bubbles and Mason Jars
As I mentioned in this post, I've been in preparation for Littler Pax's first birthday party. I promise to give more info on that soon, but I wanted to share a party favor with you all first.It's nothing revolutionary, but for a simple backyard barbecue (without any special theme), I thought these made a great favor. Here are the supplies you'll need for the jars:mason jars (any size - I chose pints) chalkboard contact paper or paint (I used this which I love for labels all ... Read More about Party Favors: Homemade Bubbles and Mason Jars
1 Day to 1 Year Pictures
I just wanted to share a quick something I recently did for Littler Pax's birthday party that I thought was really fun (and the guests loved it, too!):They were so simple, personal, cheap, and classy - perfect for our backyard barbecue. I found two frames I had with two 4x6 openings each. I then found two photos when Littler Pax was one day old (from pictures I had taken at the hospital) and two from his first birthday. Since his party was the day after his birthday, I actually took some ... Read More about 1 Day to 1 Year Pictures
Vintage Travel Themed Shower
I recently had the privilege of hosting a baby shower for one of my closest friends, and the other hostesses and I had [probably too much] fun with the theme. We played on the idea of the mother's "impending departure" into the "journey of motherhood" and were able to incorporate all sorts of vintage details that the mommy-to-be adores - win win!These ideas could certainly be incorporated into any other kind of party or shower (like a going away party, of course!)... We welcomed the guests ... Read More about Vintage Travel Themed Shower