our home–before & after

I began this blog back on Christmas day in 2009. We were just beginning an attic renovation, and that started a decorating & design bug I just can’t shake.  And for the record, I think Matt’s caught it just as much as I have.  We just finished building...

DIY cabana/chalk paint striped curtains

When we got ready to makeover Lauren’s nursery, there was much excitement, a small budget, and many accessories to buy to fill the room. This is a tale of how we came up with some cabana-striped curtains… Without further adieu, here are the striped...

vintage ice cream shoppe signs

I rarely make impulsive purchases anymore. I wouldn’t venture to say I think and think, weigh and measure, either…there’s a happy balance when it comes to purchasing things for our home. So imagine Matt’s surprise when one afternoon I came...

out & about in nyc

I just couldn’t wait to show you some of the sights we were able to see while in New York this week. We’ll keep these to a minimum, but Matt loved snapping random photos of me throughout the trip. Speaking of my mister, isn’t he handsome??? There...

sweet home alabama

Life is a funny thing. Hilarious, in fact. In the beginning, the beginning of this blog, that is, I had no idea what I was doing, where it was headed, and where we would go. I still don’t know where I’ll end up. I do know this week I wound up in New York,...