Front Entry Makeover

We're updating a few things in our house (mostly windows, shutters, hardwood floors, front door). But, we're also looking at new tile for the entryway and new artwork for that space. The look in our home will hopefully be fresh, comfortable, transitional in style, reflect our love of family, and have a peaceful feeling about it.

Here's one idea for our entryway:

I've loved NameYourDesign for awhile but their custom artwork was way beyond my puny budget. Not any more! They came out with a really cool garden silhouette print with an initial print accompanying it. So fun!

And, only $25. Might be just the right thing for my foyer....

Confetti Crafting

Max and Belle would love this project. It's just a large sheet of paper with Elmer's glue in the shape of a letter. Then, drop confetti on the glue and let it dry.

So fun for kids! We'll have to try it.

Found on Cookie's Nesting blog.

Beautiful Bookcases and Art

Love the vintage steel bookcases.

And, the large dot artwork is one I saw in a Martha Stewart Living magazine years ago. I loved it so much that I researched it at the time and discovered it to be permanently out of my price range. I had completely forgotten about it until now. I wish I could even remember the artist or name of the artwork.

Found on desire to inspire.

Map Scrap Art

I love this Map Scrap Art at the Bombus shop on etsy.

The map pieces are from various times and locations. The finished piece is 17.5 x 17.5cm. And, as for me, I have no idea how big (or small) that is.

Maybe I should do something like this with some of our Italy maps from last summer...

Read with me

After seeing these Sarah Jane vintage-inspired prints on DesignMom, I've wanted one for Belle. You can even specify the hair color and overall color. I'd buy one in pink with blonde hair.

So precious.

Ekko Mobiles

Matt Richards, my high school friend and former back-door neighbor in Texas, creates beautiful mobiles at his company, Ekko Mobiles.

I must own one (or two, or three!) for my home.

Here's a favorite:It's called Leaves. Wouldn't it be perfect hanging in the corner of a bedroom?

It's always fun to see where life takes people. In high school, Matt was into all things sports cars. And, now only twelve years later, he has a successful career as a talented artist and entrepreneur.