Curtains Finished!

 

 

 

That only took a month and a half! There are three curtains total. If you live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, I highly recommend the Fabric Yard for inexpensive fabric!

Holy Garland

This is a new twist on classic garland. 

I will be using this idea in the future with song lyrics or the like!

If you don't feel like stringing the buttons yourself, you can find them at Ballard Designs.

Rollfast Love

I found this wonderful old sign at Three Potato Four last fall. Before I knew it, it was sold! So this is my attempt at having it! I used old fence wood destined for the trash heap.

Things That Make You Go Hmmm...

In the quest to find tile inspiration for our bathroom renovation, I came upon this interesting idea: coin flooring. What are your thoughts?

photo via Apartment Therapy

Photos via Apartment Therapy

Indoor Slides

I don't want my house to be a "fun house" but there is something about a slide that intrigues me. It is not just for kids. I think I would like mine to be hidden the walls with a nonchalant exit spot maybe behind a staircase.

Oh yes, my friends, that there is an indoor slide. And who doesn't love those? Located in a (clearly) amazing house in Indonesia, this slide starts on the second floor, near the kid's bedrooms, and ends up in the kitchen.

Indianapolis wood craftsman Rodney Miller spent 15 months building what might be the fastest, most elegant, indoor slide this side of the Mississippi.

The Mahogany slide is about 17 feet tall, has a 13-foot drop and a 270-degree turn, and is the frivolous lasivhment of Boston Technology’s co-founder, Scott Jones’, tudor style suburban mansion.

Indoor Swings

I have always wanted an indoor swing... Why? Why not! The kitchen would be a perfect place.

photo by Jay Jeffers

from The Style Files

again from The Style Files

from BabySpace

Loft swing for two, by joshuagmizrahi on Flickr.

Outdoor Showers

This is also on my wishlist if I could have anything in a house that I desired: an outdoor shower. A necessity would be at least a few acres so the neighbors couldn't see in.

Fall Wreaths Galore

I absolutely love monogram wreaths. The hard part is deciding which fantastic way to go. Click the link below each image to get a 

step-by-step instruction guide.

from Design Sponge.

from Style Me Pretty.

from Lucky Star Lane.

This came from Living With Lindsay!

And if you aren't willing to make one, I would spend on this one!

The Wood Shaved Wreath can be found at Garnet Hill.

Max The Moose - Party Time

I posted before about a Max The Moose Birthday party. Well the party has come and gone and here are the highlights! Thank you Rhonda!

Gift Giving Time

I started my Christmas shopping online this morning and I just happened upon this great little tool from the Creature Comforts blog. I won't tell you how completely wonderful it is. I will let you find that out for yourself! It includes great DIYs and plenty of gift giving inspiration.

Week of the Milk & Cookies Party - Odds & Ends

The Oreo shaped cake was found at William Sonoma here. The cow pinata was found at Oriental Trading here.

To Interupt Your Party

Halloween has come upon us... the Milk & Cookies Party will have to wait.

If you haven't seen these yet, start looking. Martha came out with some cake stencils that are pretty fantastic. This is my shot at using them. I was quite pleased at the ease! I used a box carrot cake and a can of cream cheese icing. "Don't tell anyone."