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 ... Read More about Maternity Photos
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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 ... Read More about DIY Throw Pillows
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. ... Read More about DIY Crib Skirt
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 ... Read More about Plum and Pretty Master Bedroom Mood Board
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, ... Read More about Hello, Pineapple Baby
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 ... Read More about Airy and Aqua Living Room Mood Board
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 ... Read More about DIY Upholstered Tufted Headboard (The Sequel)
Nesting… Literally! Sewing the Lola Owl Pillow
I'm a novice seamstress, at best (I didn't even know how to thread the needle on the sewing machine until just a few days ago), so I was thrilled how my very first sewing project turned out. I bought this cute little owl pillow pattern from Ginia18's ... Read More about Nesting… Literally! Sewing the Lola Owl Pillow
Hello, Cabbage Head Baby
We're 30 weeks along and into the 3rd trimester! Our little Eggroll should be about the size of a head of cabbage. I can't believe we have only about 10 weeks left... time sure does fly when you're having fun. Baby is a mover and a shaker... she's ... Read More about Hello, Cabbage Head Baby
DIY Closet Organizers
I call this project "Let's See How Many Ridiculous Nesting Projects Jen Can Complete In One Pregnancy." I bought these blank clothing dividers from an online supply store (google search: clothing dividers) for $0.29 each and decided that they ... Read More about DIY Closet Organizers