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garden theme party inspiration
Here are a few of the simple ideas that I used for inspiration for my gender neutral garden theme baby shower. I wanted to create a comfortable and carefree vibe that felt fresh and modern. Instead of the usual blush pinks and baby blues, I was inspired to switch it up. I paired lush green garlands and florals with natural materials like birch wood table numbers and a DIY raw wood photo collage board for our baby photos. A mix of eucalyptus, baby’s breath, lamb’s ear, ferns and white daisies were loosely arranged in modern black vases. Small touches included handmade name cards and a floral crown for me, the mom-to-be. Assorted succulents and white candles were scattered throughout. The venue was a beautiful blank space with tons of natural light, and guests took home a small succulent as a favor. I hope you are feeling inspired to recreate some of these ideas for own your baby shower or better yet backyard garden party or summer soiree! To see more of my inspiration, check out my Garden Theme Party board on Pinterest.
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I’m back today with an update on and inspiration for the nursery! We’ve had some major changes in this room in the last few months. We pulled up the old hardwood floors, installed carpet, replaced old baseboards and trim, installed a new window and painted the walls a creamy, neutral white called Frost by Behr. We were originally planning on painting this room a soft minty green but made a swap at the last minute. We’ve gotten some of the other big to-do’s taken care of too – purchased the dresser and changing table, put together the crib, ordered blackout shades and installed a closet organizer. It’s pretty close to being done! I can’t wait to show you the finished product in a month or so.
As far as decor, I love a mix of white, wood, grey and blue as you can see in these photos. I knew that would be the base for the room as well as a lot of natural materials in their raw state (unfinished wood shelving and handwoven baskets). I wanted the room to flow and match the rest of the house which was my main goal. From there, I searched for mint green/teal accents to make the room more gender neutral. I wanted items that would work with future babies too, regardless of their sex. We also spent a lot of time debating the whole rocker verse glider thing. Hey moms, what’s your preference?
For months I’ve been on the lookout for beautiful prints that can add some bright pops of color and inspiration to our little one’s nursery. I’m sticking with a primarily light and white palette in the room but I want to bring in some pops of color and a bit of boho with the artwork and accessories. Here are a few of my favorites – I really can’t stop going back to Olivia Raufman’s Goodnight World print and Britt Bass’ Honey Calcite print! I may need to paint a few things as well!
crayons | penguin | artist | abstract | goodnight | numbers
home renovation phase II
If you follow me on Instagram, then you know we’ve started phase two of our home renovation. During the inspection, almost a year ago now, we found mold in the attic. We had it abated before we moved in, but during that time we also learned that we would need a new roof in three to five years. Our plan, when the time came to replace the roof, was to add a third floor to the house. This house doesn’t have a basement so we were in desperate need for more storage space. Well a few weeks ago the nesting bug bit me hard, and I decided we needed to do this NOW before the baby comes. The tricky part was timing. So after a lot of planning and a little bit of scrambling, we finally got the green light on our addition. We’ll also be bumping out and enlarging a bedroom (my studio) over the garage, installing new windows and window boxes, changing the pitch of the roof (and ofcourse getting a new roof), adding a peak over the front door, installing new siding and trim and painting the brick. This will be our biggest project to date. I’m most excited about my studio and the additional space we’ll be gaining on the third floor! We had to wait to get our plans approved by the village, which took a few weeks, but on July 5th we were able to start the renovation. Now the real fun begins, right? Read More
interior inspiration | hall bath
bathroom 01 | bathroom 02 | bathroom 03 | bathroom 04
Last October we closed on our new home. We moved in in December, and since then we’ve been going 100 miles an hour working on house projects. First up was the hall bathroom, which we were able to renovate right away. Here are a few dreamy bathrooms that emulate the look I was going for on the remodel. I’d say almost anything is an improvement to what we had going on here.
I love a clean, white bathroom. I guess you could say simple is my style – white walls mixed with dark tile, subtle touches of grey and natural wood and maybe some industrial-looking light fixtures. As you can see I’m a big fan of white subway tile. Some other things that I’m loving in these rooms are the clean lines, the hex floors and those woven baskets. I decided to stick with a monochromatic color palette which allowed me to play with different patterns and textures and add in pops of color with the accessories. Below is a little roundup of some of the new fixtures and pieces we purchased for the bathroom –
01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09
I combined sleek new pieces, like the black faucets and towel rack, with timeless finishes like subway tile for the shower walls and long, slender rectangular tiles for the floors. I love the classic feel of glass jars for showcasing more visually appealing bits, and the white lacquer tray is perfect for keeping everything tidy on the countertop. Finally, these fluffy seafoam green bath towels are sure to be a guest pleaser. I like this overall look because it’s neutral yet playful and still brings in a bit of color.
monday moodboard 03
Just a little eye candy for you today from beautiful bedrooms to works of art to colorful accessories for around the home. Let’s start with these beautiful bedrooms – so many great pops of color. Just add a couple of dashes of bright yellow like that dresser or those bed linens and a room can simply come to life. I also quite love this dynamic weaving with its layers of fringe and handmade stoneware tiles, or how about this work of art titled Indigo Bloom from Greige Design? Gorgeous, right? One specific designer that is really inspiring me right now is ceramicist Anna Eaves. Her pieces are simple yet stunning. And I can never have enough unique pots for my plants! More soon. For now, enjoy this Monday Moodboard!
+ all images can be found on my pinterest here
