I can see how this One Room Challenge works so well. You start with six weeks and think, sure, that's doable, and then right after week one, you start feeling behind--or that could be just me! The main thing we wanted to address in our attic was that we had slanted walls that were all painted white. We talked about a few options, including shiplap. We did that in our kitchen and saw how it ...
Attic Hangout Space – One Room Challenge Week 2
Little Canal on Manhattan’s Lower East Side
We love the Lower East Side of Manhattan. It's quieter than other neighborhoods, there always seems to be available street parking, and there is no shortage of coffee shops and cafes. Little Canal is one of those coffee shops that is effortlessly cool. Whether you're in the mood for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, Little Canal has got you covered. The cafe's cool, casual vibe somehow ...
Win a pair of Serena & Lily dip-dyed stools + Instagram giveaway
We love these dip-dyed stools from Serena & Lily! We have two pairs and use them all over the house. They can serve as a small but useful bedside table, an extra seat at the table, or a side table next to a sofa for your cup of tea. Leave a comment about where you might use a pair, follow us on instagram and give us a like on the post with this photo. We'll announce the winner on Tuesday, ...
My One Room Challenge Attic Hang-Out/Guest Space Makeover Begins!
I have always enjoyed seeing the transformations that bloggers have done on their homes for the One Room Challenge. I'm sure you are familiar with ORC, but in the rare chance that you are not, let me try to fill you in. Linda Weinstein started the project back in 2011 as a way of staying focused on one room and finishing it in a set time. She and a few online friends set a goal to finish one ...
Making the most of a small space + NYC apartment
Madeline lives with two friends in a tiny but wonderful apartment in New York City. When she was looking for apartments we saw a lot of really bad ones. I only went on a few of the showings, but she assures me that they were all pretty terrible. So when we saw this one, we were basically overjoyed! It had just been renovated from top to bottom and for a small three bedroom, they used the space ...
Is your entryway ready for spring?
Our porch is probably the best feature of our little house, so I make sure it's ready for every season. Spring weather is coming very slowly to the East Coast this year, so I need to keep my existing potted trees from the holidays. But, to make the planters look like anything but Christmas, I added a few white pansies and some tulips. Eventually the trees will be sent to the shady side of the ...