Splashes of Color: Lavender

August 3, 2009

Okay, so maybe those flowers are more purple than lavender, but can they join the party anyway?
(And yes, that is our kitchen table, and yes, it is a picnic table. I may not have mentioned it here before – but I may have mentioned it a time or two or three on other blogs. I [...]

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Showcase: Handmade Patio Furniture

July 29, 2009

I’ve been dying to share this with you for weeks now, but I promised my husband I would wait until he was done. We’ve lived in our house for two years now, but our backyard has been sorely neglected as we’ve focused on finishing the inside.
This year, we knew we wanted to be able to [...]

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Splashes of Color: Chili Pepper Red

July 28, 2009

Last week we looked at using lime green to add a splash of color to our homes. This week, I want to talk about a color that often ignites strong feelings in designers and homeowners alike: chili pepper red. There’s no doubt that red is a color of passion, and it also has passionate supporters [...]

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Weekend Links, 7/25

July 25, 2009

Looking for more inspiration to bring simplicity and beauty together in your home? Check out some of these great links:
:: Lofted Beds for All Ages, ohdeedoh
:: Creating Ambience: Under Cabinet Lighting, The Inspired Room
:: Color Me Courageous: 5 Ways to Get Unstuck, The Clutter Diet Blog
:: Old Cabinet Door Turned Serving Tray, Living with Lindsay
:: [...]

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Showcase: Framing Family Memories

July 22, 2009

Elise @ Organizing for Everyone shared this beautiful artwork and the story behind it with me, and I wanted to share it with you as well as this week’s showcase:
A few years ago, there was a “Parade of Penguins” in our area. Local artists decorated giant fiberglass penguins and they were placed throughout the [...]

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Splashes of Color: Lime Green

July 20, 2009

Let’s talk color.
I’m going to be starting a new series each week where we look at a specific color or shade and different ideas for adding a “splash of color” to our home decorating. When I first decided to do this series, I knew I had to start with lime green because it is my [...]

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Weekend Links, 7/18

July 18, 2009

One of the best parts of starting Simple Nest has been the networking with other home bloggers and all of the new blogs I’ve found with simple, thrifty and gorgeous home decorating ideas that I get to pass on to you all! Here are some of my favorites from the past couple of weeks:
:: Ladders! [...]

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Simple Shoe Organization for a Welcoming Entryway

July 16, 2009

Having a neat and organized entryway not only makes your home feel more welcoming for guests, but can also help you to feel better when you get home after work, a play date or running errands.
One of the biggest obstacles to keeping a foyer or entryway neat is shoes. Whether your family consists of 2, [...]

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The Simple Beauty of Porch Swings

July 13, 2009

Nothing says quaint like a front porch swing. Except maybe rocking chairs. But today we’re talking about porch swings.
I have to say that our porch swing is one of my absolute favorite parts of our home. It’s a cozy place to sit and talk, curl up and read a book or cuddle my girls.
However, we’ve [...]

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Showcase: Framing Children’s Art

July 6, 2009

I recently shared 10 Ideas for Frugal – and Beautiful – Art, and Heather @ Wool and Flax shared this beautiful art that her son created. Here’s what she said:
We had some empty frames and a space above our couch that needed art, so I had my three-year-old paint with colors that matched our living [...]

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