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Ella’s "Pink and Chinese" Room — Reveal

Ella has been asking for a room redo for her birthday since April. Her only stipulation was that it be "Pink and Chinese", which presented me with a interesting design challenge. Here is a before:  And after: The first thing I did was find some Asian looking fabric with women in Kimonos. I loved the colors and decided to play up the coral color {kind of pink...} in the … [Read more...]

A litte project, a big winner, a room redo and a birthday girl!

Here's a project that is floating around the blogosphere right now.    I made this one up for our "Super Saturday" class last month. The kids love changing the date on the blocks every day. You can order a kit a few places, one I found is here. Or, if you are super skilled, you can make your own blocks. Also, countdown blocks would be great for most holidays and other events like … [Read more...]

Friday Favorites!

How is it Friday already?  Where did the week go??  My Christmas is still strewn all over my house.  There are so many great ideas floating around the blogosphere right now! Here are some that caught my eye this week:   Are you still trying to come up with an advent calendar idea? Wenderful made a cute and quirky paper bag one that makes me smile.   And Amber's Pottery … [Read more...]

Sweater Redo #2 and update on "pink and Chinese" bedroom

  Here's a fast and simple redo to update a top or sweater. I really liked this sweater, but it was a little boxy and I really prefer cardigans. So it sat in my closet, only worn a couple of times. This is a 30 minute project. Here's what you do: Take your sweater, find the center. Cut a straight line down the center. My top was a little wide, so I cut out a 2 inch section of fabric … [Read more...]