A couple of weeks ago, we spent the morning with photographer extraordinaire Janet Howard of Janet Howard Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. We’ve worked together on projects before and I’ve always LOVED her work, so when she offered to shoot maternity photos for us, of course I jumped at the chance! Here are a few photos…
Archives for August 2010
DIY Throw Pillows
I’ve got a new obsession: throw pillows! I’m a pillow-making factory these days. Here are just a few I’ve made so far… I made a couple for my niece (we call her Bean, but her name is Eleanor) and nephew Max, as well as a yellow and grey one for our little Eggroll. As a…
DIY Crib Skirt
Hi folks! I’m back with another easy peasy DIY project: sew your own crib skirt! Can you believe baby bedding can set you back several hundred dollars? In-sane. Infant bedding sets usually include a fitted crib sheet, crib skirt, and bumper pads. Because we’ve decided to forego the bumper pads due to the controversy surrounding…
Plum and Pretty Master Bedroom Mood Board
I’m back with another mood board for my sister, Maia. This time, we’re tackling her bedroom and nothing says ‘feminine’ like pretty plums, purples and glam’d up details like a capiz chandelier and an ornate mirror. We included a diamond jute rug and knitted pouf to add some down-to-earth texture, so it doesn’t feel too…
Hello, Pineapple Baby
We’re 33 weeks along and I’m finally starting to feel the slightly uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy. Still, as mild as these symptoms are, I consider myself really lucky thus far. I’ve been starting to feel a little swelling in my legs and feet, so I’m trying to keep hydrated as much as possible. My hips…
Airy and Aqua Living Room Mood Board
My sister, Maia, just graduated from law school and is moving to NYC next month for work. She asked for my help in decorating her new apartment (ooh, fun!). She gravitates toward the color turquoise and airy, modern design, so I created this blue and breezy mood board to help get her started: Source List:…
DIY Upholstered Tufted Headboard (The Sequel)
Howdy, y’all! I’m back with another DIY upholstered headboard project. Husband and I have been enjoying our comfy DIY upholstered headboard so much that I decided to create one for the guest bedroom as well. This is such an easy, inexpensive project that not only gives you a lot of bang for your buck, but…