5 Ways to Get This Look: Pretty Pastel Bedroom

Numbered Inspiration Picture

There’s something special about an ultra-feminine bedroom.   Pictures of rooms like this one (found at Crooks and Nannies)  are total eye-candy, and get me excited about decorating for Kayla when she gets bigger!  It wouldn’t be hard to replicate any of the elements of this room, but I found five with corresponding tutorials from talented folks around Blogland.  Check out five ways to get this look DIY style!

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5 Ways to Get This Look: Formal Living Room

White and Green Living Room numbered

I like to keep the decor in my home fairly casual and kid-friendly, but I have to admit to dreaming just a little bit about rooms like this one.  I kinda love all that beautiful trim work, the eclectic yet elegant furnishings, and the fun punches of color.  This is a beautiful room that manages to look formal without feeling fussy or unapproachable.   I’m confident you can get this look for less.  Check out the DIY tutorials I found to replicate 5 elements of this room.

White and Green Living Room numbered

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5 Ways to Get This Look: Pretty Book Nook

Georgica Pond inspiration photo

It’s no secret that shelving has been on my brain, lately.   While I chose to keep my shelving behind closed doors in my new studio , I can appreciate a gorgeously styled, open shelf when I see one.  So I was drawn to this sophisticated reading/dining nook by designer Marika Meyer, featured at Georgica Pond.  I had to see if I could find some DIY tips out there for recreating some of the elements of this pretty nook.

Numbered Inspiration Pic

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Easter Crafts from the Past

easter-craft-project

Do you have big plans for Easter this weekend?  I have family coming from Chicago and Michigan so my house should have lots of chaos, noise, fun in it! I hope you are excited as I am.  Today I thought I would show you some of my past Easter projects.

easter-craft-project

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5 Ways to Get This Look: Cottage Bedroom

Green White Bedroom numbered

There’s something about spring that draws me to spaces that look light, bright, and tidy.  Take this bedroom that I found at Georgiana Design:  white walls and linens really give this room a fresh, clean appeal.  Once again, I’ve taken on the challenge to find 5 DIY projects that could be used to recreate a similar look.  Take a look!
Green White Bedroom numbered

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5 Ways to Get This Look: Casual Dining Room

BH&G Dining Room with text

Just because a dining area is part of the kitchen doesn’t mean it can’t be as pretty as a separate, formal dining room.  Casual doesn’t automatically mean frumpy or boring!  I found proof of that in this inspiration photo from Better Homes & Gardens.  I challenged myself to find 5 DIY projects to recreate this look.

BH&G Dining Room

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5 Ways to Get This Look: Elegant White Bath

Veranda-inspiration-bath-pic

I think most of us have torn a photo of a gorgeous room from a magazine at some point in our lives…especially before Pinterest!  Here’s a dreamy bathroom from Veranda magazine that is definitely worthy of a tear out.  Once again, I’ve challenged myself to find as many tutorials as I can to replicate elements of this inspiration photo.

Veranda inspiration bath pic

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