Category Archives: she made it/might

i am inspired!

By Emily | Published: March 9, 2011
Thanks Anthro for going beyond funky with this wall art!! So out of the box. All 8 corners, I love it. And I think I could come up with the supplies needed—some old frames and scraps of fabric. Or photos. Maybe old ones. Or floral prints! Ohh…. I so hope I do. —
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shouldn’t be so kind.

By Emily | Published: December 30, 2010
This little cabinet of mine – it went from drab pine – to aqua shine. The golden knobs from Anthro, of course. I have liked liked— but not loved loved. * * * * * Maybe I treated it too kindly? Stop the madness. This is very much indeed what I would love. Like forever [...]
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the stars align.

By Emily | Published: December 12, 2010
I like others, love paper. And a new take on a wreath? Love that too. Here’s a clever idea from Little Birdie Secrets I came across. How fun! You have all the control over the colors – whether traditional green and red, or let’s say….maybe aqua and gold. If anyone has the time, and the [...]
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roughing it.

By Emily | Published: October 1, 2010
Somehow in the midst of all this table drama of hauling, purchasing, stacking, discussing, with some arguing, I got two of these stainless steel babies that I’ve been wondering about. Side-by-side they could make a fun island when that day comes. With Mr. K wanting to park cars in the garage, I got to dreaming [...]
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cutting corners.

By Emily | Published: September 13, 2010
These naked drywall corners. It’s the burden of a 1970′s home, and it is a  tough one. This lack of character creates a feeling of nothingness. Emptiness. Dare I say, loneliness. What’s a suburban house-wife (blech!) to do? - As I’ve traveled near (hunt and gather), and far (ok, 25 minutes west) I have started [...]
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a happy hour.

By Emily | Published: July 21, 2010
This adorable framed chalkboard has been in need of some new life. And with Mr. C down for his afternoon nap this spell of open time was right there for the grabbing. Heath, daughter E and I waste no time in getting set-up to sip our sacred coffee’s and paint in the shade outside. I [...]
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