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  • Before & After: the story of the vintage desk

    Once upon a time I found a picture on The Knot of a vintage desk that I pinned to Pinterest and became determined to replicate for my upcoming wedding. I scoured Craigslist and found a desk loaded with potential that I picked up (along with 4 large vintage frames) for a mere $40. I sanded the desk down, primed and then painted it with a few coats of martha stewart…

  • Whoo Whoo

    Came across these quirky and adorable owl canisters at Loving these other owl goodies for the home I found mostly via Etsy. Owl print Owl clock Owl placemats  Owl pillow Owl coasters  Owl key rack

  • TV Stand Revamp

    When the Mr and I first moved in together, we bought a few essential furniture items that we needed for our place. This included a new bed, dresser, couch and TV stand. Over time, it’s funny to see how our style and taste has evolved. Before living together, Troy rented furnished apartments and I either had a studio or roommates, so neither of us really had our own place to…

  • Votive Motive

    Last night the Mr. and I had a lovely dinner date at Flour+Water in the Mission. The food was delicious, the time together was great and the ambiance and decor definitely left me inspired. I clearly have a love for rustic/industrial design and this restaurant was filled with it. Chalkboard walls, raw wood beams, rustic tables and I loved the simple napkins (must find something like them for our place).…

  • Succulent Love

    On a visit to West Elm this weekend I came across the lovely terrarium and succulent display by garden and plant extraordinaire Shane Powers and wanted to share some pictures of my latest succulent additions. Display photos taken at Emmeryville, CA West Elms. Loving the log stand and reclaimed wood wall. I picked up a few succulents from Home Depot when I was buying supplies for a DIY chalkboard (more on…

  • Wall Antlers

    I’m kinda loving the latest antler trend. I think they are so quirky and eclectic and add some fun visual appeal. via Little Green Notebook via Pinterest via Anne Sage I had been wanting to put something up on the wall above my TV since there is a lot of space there (we have really tall ceilings in that part of our loft) and I thought a piece of art…

  • Spring Branches

    Ahh…I love spring – the fresh crisp air and blooming trees and flowers. Cherry blossoms and magnolia trees with their amazing colors and textures have always been a favorite of mine this time of year.They are so girly and pretty, don’t you think? During my last trip to the flower mart I picked up a few blooming branches that I’ve had on our table for the past couple of weeks.…

  • Farewell West Elm Table – Hello DIY Project!

    After moving into our SF loft, I was on the hunt for a new kitchen/dining table as our previous table was a hand me down that I wasn’t in love with. I wanted something that was a mix between modern and contemporary, that fit in our place, and that would last beyond the current setup. After searching around, I decided to go with the West Elm angled leg expandable table. I…

  • Tea Towel Pillows

    My Apartment has been in need of some color and character ever since I moved in. So I picked up some tea towels yesterday, and got to work on the sewing machine and made throw pillows in 4 easy steps! (1) Fold towels in half(printed sides facing each other) and iron any wrinkles out. (2) Sew straight lines around edges, leaving an opening large enough to fit your hand. (3)…