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An unexpected new bed plus keeping it real

By Jessica On January 8, 2013 · 3 Comments · In blog, blogs, Our home, Toddler, {design dreams}, {home design}
We planned on getting a new bed someday, but assumed it would be a while. We still liked our old bed which you can see in photos from our old house.  But, when the adorable Erin Cute as a Button bed at World Market went on sale and I found a coupon, we couldn’t resist. [...]
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A quick bookshelf paint job

By Jessica On January 2, 2013 · 2 Comments · In DIY, {design dreams}, {home design}
Hello and happy new year! I survived the below zero 5K race yesterday, and actually thrived. It was SO MUCH FUN and I’m very motivated to continue on to number 2 of 13 in 2013. Now on to some recent home projects. It’s so interesting how you can stop really seeing things in your home. [...]
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No-sew table runner inspiration

By Jessica On July 19, 2012 · 2 Comments · In DIY, {design dreams}, {home design}
I have been on a “making stuff” kick lately! I can’t find what I want in stores so I’m making all sorts of things. But, I’ve felt a bit limited from my lack of sewing skills so I’m always looking for no-sew options. I decided to make a bold stripe table runner after seeing the photos [...]
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Best site ever for picking paint colors

By Jessica On July 18, 2012 · Add Comment · In Our nursery, {design dreams}, {home design}
Our nursery is featured on Paint Colors Blog today! Have you been to this site? It’s amazing! Kristin, the lovely blogger behind the Paint Colors Blog, posts a few simple photos with the name of the paint and a link to blogs where the colors are featured. I think this is such a great idea [...]
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Repainting our fireplace mirror OR Adventures in spray painting — Part II

By Jessica On July 16, 2012 · 8 Comments · In {design dreams}, {home design}
Mistakes definitely happen when it comes to do-it-yourself home design. We painted our fireplace mirror a deep teal in May. At that time, I had a vision for a room with many pops of color. Things have changed.
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Adventures in spray painting — part I (of many)

By Jessica On July 12, 2012 · 5 Comments · In house projects, Our home, {design dreams}, {home design}
We have been spray painting everything around here! It’s such a quick and easy way to change things up for just a few bucks and a little time on a Saturday afternoon while the little guy runs through our home-made splash pad. I want to share two of our many adventures in spray painting with [...]
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Our little man’s first birthday party — the dessert table

By Jessica On June 28, 2012 · 17 Comments · In baby, fancy host, fancy party tips, {design dreams}
  It is finally here! The moment you have all (wait, it’s probably just me) been waiting for! Drumroll please… Introducing Bodhi’s first birthday party — dessert table edition! Wing of Canary Grey Photography photographed Bodhi’s party. Enjoy! 
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Nursery art giveaway from Lisa Barbero

By Jessica On June 5, 2012 · 47 Comments · In baby, Our nursery, {design dreams}, {home design}
The lovely Lisa Barbero offered to sponsor a giveaway for live the fancy life readers! I’m so excited. Our nursery city art was designed by Lisa and is one of our favorite features in Bodhi’s nursery. Read on for all of the details.
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DIY tutorial: paper lantern mobile

By Jessica On June 1, 2012 · 14 Comments · In baby, Our home, Our nursery, {design dreams}, {home design}
Hello! One lovely reader, Erin, recently left a comment on our nursery post: Hi Jessica! So I came across your awesome paper lantern idea a few weeks ago….ordered all the supplies (lanterns, monofilament string, hooks, etc;)….and have been struggling with this project. I spent 2 hours yesterday TRYING to get them up…and am having a [...]
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{happy home} — bidding farewell to our first home together

By Jessica On March 13, 2012 · 2 Comments · In {design dreams}
I’ve hesitated to share much about our plans for the new house, in part because it felt like we’d never actually move. But, we’re two weeks out from closing and it appears things are happening! Not that I doubted it, but it just seems surreal. And I’m feeling a bit nostalgic about our current house. [...]
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