Photo inspiration + links for your weekend

all images via To and From Magazine You might recognize these shots of  Amber Lewis ' dining room from the holiday issue of  To and From...

Trend to try: pom-poms

It shouldn't come as a surprise that I'm digging the pom-pom trend. After all, pom-poms are basically a 3-D polka dot :) I'm thi...

30 Before Thirty Update

It's been awhile since my last  30 Before Thirty Update , so I thought I'd check in. Here's how my list has changed since you la...

Eating in: Smoked salmon pasta

We're trying to be better about emptying the freezer before running to the store. We're those people who end up at the grocery store...

DIY chevron stool (+ an easy drawstring laundry bag)

 Ottomans are great pieces to own because of their versatility, but cute ones are usually pretty pricey. Luckily, you can customize an inexp...

Photo inspiration + links for your weekend

via There are so many things to love about this room (hello,  polka dots ), but I'm really digging the unique bedside table and gorgeous...

I'm loving: Polka dots

Happy turkey day to all my American family, friends and readers! Polka dots are everywhere right now and I think I need some of this trend i...

Date night

On the weekend, my mom came over so Adam and I could have our first night out as a couple since Hannah was born (and this grainy, blurry iph...

DIY finger puppets

I made these finger puppets over the weekend as a birthday gift for my niece. They were super easy to make  and I love how they turned out. ...

DIY gift ideas

On Wednesday I shared my holiday wishlist  and yesterday I started shopping (for my family, not myself :). This year, I'm determined to ...

My holiday wishlist

1 / 2 / 3 /4/ 5 / 6a / 6b Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I have a few ideas written down for family and friends, but no shoppin...

99 cent waste basket DIY

It's funny the things you forget about when you're designing a room. Like, a nursery probably needs a waste basket. I wanted somethi...

Our almost-finished guest room

Remember the guest room I've been updating you on for months now? It's finally done! OK, it's not done  done, but it's so c...