DIY Florals

It's summer: a time to enjoy beautiful blooms planted in spring.

Unfortunately, nothing grows in our shady apartment (my poor terrariums died long ago).  I am desperate for a weekend project that brings permanent florals to our decor.  Enjoy!

Floral pots - to camouflage the fact that only dirt and a few leaves grace the top

Floral lampshade - to bring pattern to our otherwise solid-color bedroom

Floral window - to complete the steal-of-a-deal pane I found last week

Have a lovely weekend!  

Writing From the Road

I am travelling for work this week.  Staying in a hotel alone requires a silly routine.
1. Talking on the phone until a certain level of sleepiness ensues
2. Watching a bit of TV (usually educational like The Kardashians)
3. Reading (with background noise) by table lamp until I drift into a peaceful rest

Waking up with a glaring light in my face is an inevitable, though necessary annoyance.  If only hotels provided a colorful swing arm lamp to stare at. 

Perhaps I will have to create a reading nook in our home and paint a vintage lamp in a bright, inviting color like this redo from The Little Green Notebook.  Enjoy!

My mom and I have a small redo project underway that I am so excited about. In the meantime, check out Better After, my new favorite discovery for before and after inspiration.

It feels good to be back.  I've missed you all!

The Light of Day

...sometimes has trouble making it into our apartment due to lack of windows. Eric's sister, Kerri, told me about a beautiful floor lamp from Anthropologie. So, of course, I went online, fell in love with that lamp and about three others (and a lampshade). Enjoy!