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Kitchen | Real Life Makeover
Kitchen Renovation: Before and After
Posted on Feb 23, 2009 6:10:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

In need of some kitchen inspiration? I found this lovely makeover by Viv in Australia who is a new mom and authors the...

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Inspiration
Inspiring Spaces By Photographer Rachel Whiting
Posted on Feb 20, 2009 6:15:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

Would you like to be inspired by some magical photos of beautiful homes and their little nooks? I can't think of a better thing to do on a Friday morning. Pay special note to how things are styled from the...

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Inspiration
Food That Inspires Room Design (Huh?)
Posted on Feb 18, 2009 6:22:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

How can food photography inspire anything else but hunger? Designers and artists draw inspiration from everything and food is one that inspires me personally. When I look at these photographs I...

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Decluttering | DIY | Projects
Creative Recycling For Your Magazines
Posted on Feb 16, 2009 6:21:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I wrote about a creative recycling project on decor8 recently that was so well received that I thought I'd share it here today. I think that it's a great way to kick off a new week - a fun, easy and extremely affordable recycling project that will spark your creativity. All you need are clipped images from your favorite magazines like Real Simple and with a...

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Inspiration
What Music Do You Live By?
Posted on Feb 13, 2009 6:29:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

Do you mind if I talk about music today? I've been nesting a lot lately (baby, it's cold outside!) and so I do a lot of things to entertain myself at home. Music is a huge part of my home...

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Walls
Photography by Yvette Inufio
Posted on Feb 11, 2009 6:28:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I've been inspired by photography for as long as I can remember, from still life to fashion, architecture and nature (I have a weakness for flowers and trees). I started experimenting as a teenager and then took a long pause...

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Cleaning | Decorating | Indie | Walls
Illustrator Amy Blackwell
Posted on Feb 9, 2009 6:25:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I found a fabulous artist last night that I just have to share with you this morning. Amy Blackwell is an illustrator based in Nottingham, England who sells her work as prints on Etsy and I find her work darling....

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Shopping
Big Savings at Shabby Chic
Posted on Feb 6, 2009 6:20:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

Shabby Chic is having an online sale, 50% off or more on many items, and if you spend $200+ and use coupon code Wintersale09 you will receive an additional $50 off. Here are some items reduced to sell, I would...

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Children
NEW: House Industries Alexander Girard Collection
Posted on Feb 4, 2009 6:50:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I need your help but first I want to share delightful objects just released in the House Industries Alexander Girard collection. Bright and colorful, sunny faces and other characters are great fun for adults and kids. The Marilyn Neuhart Dolls...

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Products
Valentine's Day Finds For Year Round Use
Posted on Feb 2, 2009 6:46:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I hit Target yesterday and spotted darling things for Valentine's Day but with most on a budget these days, I looked for things that could take you from V Day and beyond. It's hard to justify purchasing a set of...

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