Succulent Inspired

by Michele | Sep 21, 2017 | Design, Inspiration

I have a had a paint brush in my hand nearly every single day since the kids went back to school! It’s very much my favorite place to be…on the floor in grubby clothes with paint splattered on my face and in my hair. My projects for the past month have not...

Progress on the Family Room

by Michele | Aug 16, 2017 | Design

Happy first day of school! The lackadaisical summer days sapped any productivity and motivation from me. But, we are back from all of our summer vacations, Jerry is back at work and I am resuming a more regular schedule and the anticipation of a routine has given me a...

Room Re-Designs-The Process I Use

by Michele | Aug 9, 2017 | Design

We’ve been in our house for about twelve years now. I’ve re-decorated every space inside and out in that house multiple times except for one. Our back family room. Some days, you can find me sitting on the couch and just staring at the walls, willing a...

What is Shibori?

by Michele | Jun 13, 2017 | Community, Design, Inspiration

In short, Shibori is an ancient Japanese technique of dying cloth fabrics while using a variety of binding methods to achieve a variety of patterns and effects. Indigo or purple root is the typical dying agent used which offers a rich, deep blue. Believe it or not, at...

Mila’s Cherry Blossom Bedroom

by Michele | Nov 2, 2016 | Design, Inspiration

Nine months ago, I tackled a complete room transformation for my little friend Mila. It took me around four weekends to tackle the project from start to finish. If you are new readers or it’s been so long since you read about the room plan for Mila’s...