The Future of Simple Nest

September 30, 2009

source: SkipSteuart

source: SkipSteuart

I wanted to let you all know that today is my last day as the editor here at Simple Nest, as I will be stepping away to focus on Organizing Your Way and my family.

At this time, we do not have another editor lined up for Simple Nest. However, if that is a position you’re interested in, you can head to the Simple Living Media site for more information.

Simple Mom and Simple Kids continue to thrive as well, and you’ll want to watch for more exciting announcements from the network in the coming months!

All the best,

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source: Real Simple

I was searching design sites for silver accessories for a Splashes of Color post when I came across an article at Real Simple called “Simple, Practical Uses for Silver.” I loved these ideas so much that I wanted to share them with you, and it also got me thinking about other ways to incorporate family heirlooms and antiques — as well as pieces like china and crystal that may not be used every day — into our home decor.

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source: Real Simple

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source: Real Simple

I’ve seen china hung on the wall in dining rooms, kitchens and even bedrooms as beautiful wall art. And a crystal vase or tray can be used to add an element of surprise and sophistication to casual kitchens and bathrooms. You could also frame silverware in an open frame or make candles out of old tea cups.

source: Design*Sponge

source: Design*Sponge

Do you have any heirlooms or antiques displated in your home in unique ways rather than stored in a cabinet where they’re unused and unappreciated?

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6 Landscaping and Gardening Projects for Fall

September 24, 2009

It’s easy to overlook the outdoor extension of our homes as we head into winter. The flowers are done blooming; the leaves are changing and falling from the trees. Usually landscaping and gardening is associated more with the spring thaw, but here are a few autumnal landscape jobs to keep your lawn and [...]

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Splashes of Color: Orange

September 21, 2009

Since orange was the only “ROYGBV” color we hadn’t yet covered as part of the Splashes of Color series, I thought it would be a good one to feature this week, especially as we approach the official start of Autumn tomorrow!
Orange is really a very versatile color. It’s bold and bright and compliments modern and [...]

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To Mix or Match Wood Colors and Textures

September 15, 2009

The following is a guest post from Shaina at Food for My Family:
Do you mix and match wood tones and textures in the same room? While it can be easy and convenient to buy a furniture set, mixing different pieces from thrift stores or garage sales can be thrifty and cost-efficient. However, ease [...]

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Sidney Hope Has Arrived!

September 13, 2009

Sidney Hope Ehman
September 12, 2009, 2:28 p.m.
6 lbs. 13 ozs., 20″
For more pictures and to find out why she’s been nicknamed “Sunshine Doodle,” head over to my personal blog, Doodles’ Place!

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Splashes of Color: Chocolate Brown

September 11, 2009

Okay, I know what you’re thinking. I mean, is brown really considered a “splash of color”?
Maybe not. But I wanted to do it anyway because chocolate brown is my absolutely favorite color to use in our home, and I wanted to see what I could find.
What I realized is that what makes brown so wonderful [...]

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Affordable Design Inspired

September 8, 2009

The following is a guest post from Shaina at Food for My Family:
When we bought our house two and a half years ago, my husband had just finished his graduate degree. We’d been living, then as a family of five, in a small two-bedroom with free furniture that we’d been collecting from anywhere we [...]

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Being Content with Our Homes, Part 2

September 2, 2009

I’m still thinking about contentment a lot these days in regards to how I feel about my home. My husband is knocking out projects both inside and out as we continue the baby countdown, and it’s been fun to have some things finished and looking great.
What I’ve realized recently is that when discontentment does creep [...]

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Splashes of Color: Navy Blue

August 25, 2009

Is that not the cutest little house?
I’ll admit that I’ve been dreading this post ever since I typed out the words “navy blue” on my last one. I was afraid that all I was going to find were traditional, masculine rooms, and I couldn’t have been more wrong!
I absolutely love this combination of colors. I [...]

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