Camping = Redecorating the Kitchen

It All Started................

A few weeks ago when my little family took a camping trip to the Idaho mountains.

We camped next to this beautiful river. It had pockets of hot springs. We were having such a wonderful time...Until Liam lost his flip flop down the river. He was so sad. He loved those shoes.


Luckily, there was a teeny tinny little grocery store near by. This was their actual sign. I thought it was so cute. I was a little tempted to steal it. But in stead I just took a picture of it.

They happened to have a box of random shoes. We found a pair for Liam to get-by in. We then continued to have a wonderful time camping.

As soon as we got home, I had to make me a knock-off of their cute sign. So I found some old wood on the side of the house. Brushed off all the spider webs. Painted it white. Sanded it down really good. Then stenciled on the letters.

I think I found the perfect spot for it.

I then wanted to make a few more changes in the kitchen.

So I took down my bamboo shade and hung fabric in the window.

Brought in this...this...I'm not sure what to call it. I was using it to hang my jewelry before.
But it works perfect for my little tea cups.

And then to tie in the "other side of my kitchen" I added some blue bottles and jars to my wood crate on the kitchen table.

And there you have it! Isn't it funny the places you find inspirations?

For Sale

I've been a busy little Bee......................

I have some items up for sale. Must be able to pick-up.

3 drawer shelf, white, with lightly sanded edges. $25.00

Before:

Mid Winter Sky, Blue, Coffee Table.

Sanded edges, adorable details. $35.00

Before:

(I'm thinking I should be a set stylist. I have so much fun setting up for my shoots.)

This Grocery sign was made for me. But I plan on making more to sell soon!

Let me know if you are interested in any of these items.

All-White Bedrooms Take 2

Ever since I did my post on Inspiration for my sister's all-white bedroom, I've come across so many more Lovely White Bedrooms. Even though they are all white, they each have their own unique take on it. And yet being all white they all share that Peaceful feeling.

HGTV Design Star!

You've all been watching Design Star, Right? They are Down to 2 Designers now. And I have a clear Favorite, Emily Henderson

She's so cute and creative. Here is a picture from her portfolio.

Last night was the GLASS HOUSE challenge. Look at her Room! I want to live in it.

She says her alternative to hanging wall paper is to hang fabric with adhesive spray. She says it wont last forever, but at least for a couple years and then you can take it down and do something new.


If she wins her own show, she wants it to be about finding people personal style. Her Idea is to go through peoples closets, and look over their wardrobes to bring in what they put on themselves, into what they put into there homes.
Makes perfect sense to me. I'd totally watch that show.
So Anyway, she got me thinking
Does my Wardrobe look like the rest of my home?????
Here is my closet:




I think I wear every color in the Rainbow. I was surprised at how much pink I own. I never thought of myself as a pink girl. Don't worry I won't be decorating in pink any time soon.

Then, because I'm a total dork, decided to lay out a few of my favorite outfits.
And then when I'm decorating in the future, I'll try to keep these in mind.

I always lean towards blues and turquoise colors. The belt is almost like Wicker.

I love rich wine colors, and apparently brown leather. Those are my new cool cowgirl boots. I love them.

And I always love a cute little peasant shirt.

A Outfit I wish I owned.

And a Outfit I thought Looked like something I'd wear. I'm defiantly a boyfriend jean kinda girl....Never even tried on a skinny jean.

I had a blast doing this Post. I wanted to inspire you all to go look into your own closets and see if the clothes you put on your body look at all like the fabrics and design you put into decorating your house.

P.S. Go Emily!

Giveaway @ French Larkspur

I Love a good Giveaway! French Larkspur is hosting a Giveaway.

One reader will win a $50 gift certificate to The Arden Sparrow etsy store. Full of soo many adorable, little jewelry pieces, like this ring ( the one I chose, for myself) So head on over to pick out your favorite.

http://www.frenchlarkspur.blogspot.com/

Giveaway ends Wed. August 18th.

Inspiration for my Sister's All-White-Bedroom

My Best Sister Forever, Natee is re-decorating her bedroom in All-White. She recently sent over some picture's of her progress (with just a little nagging from myself). I'm Loving it. And I have to admit I'm a little jealous.

She painted a pair of old 70's dressers white. She got them free from a neighbor. I love the hardware on them. Apparently they have Cowboy drawer liner on the inside. HOT!



She plans on getting a new headboard. Right now she has a $2 yard sale mirror above her bed, that she says has been painted over and over hundreds of times. Currently white. She also want's white curtains, white-washed baskets for her side tables, pillows for her cute, little white chair. And also white frames of light/aged photos of bridges and beaches.

I wanted to share some of the all-white bedrooms I had filed away. Lovely Inspirations.
a beach cottage
http://www.abeachcottage.com/


Cute idea for the chair.

And an idea for the dresser. A couple vintage blue bottles, and a white pitcher of lavender, still keeping the room feeling clean and crisp without bringing in too much color.

Photo also from a beach cottage. (Wonderful place to visit for inspirations).

Rachel Ashwell (above and below)

Dave Coode

apartment therapy

House Beautiful

OK, I had to also through this picture in to share. It's my little niece Roxy's bathroom. I guess she wants to paint it Orange. But I think its soo cute and fun.

Good Job Natee. Hope this helps with the decorating. Keep us all posted with your up-dates.
:)