Miyerkules, Disyembre 31, 2014

Painted Bathroom Sink and Countertop Makeover

There are a lot of great products out there, as you wander the aisles of the hardware store. But how do you know if they will do what they claim they will do? I’m always glad to find someone who has tried it and can say what worked and what didn’t. Plus — a painted […]

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A Bag A Day Keeps The Clutter Away {12 Months of Decluttering}

A Bag a Day Keeps the Clutter Away - The Inspired RoomAre you ready to take action and get serious about eliminating clutter in your home? I am! Did you read my secret to organization post, yesterday Today, I’ll tell you more details on HOW I’m going to tackle it once and for all (or at least, how to make some great progress!) After downsizing from a house twice the […]

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~r & r~

I don't know about you, but after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, a little rest and relaxation is a must. We headed to the mountains for a few days after Christmas.
Being in the crisp cold air, hiking, boating, taking long walks, it was fabulous.

For the second time we stayed at Canyon River Ranch.
I highly recommend it to anyone around Ellensburg Washington.

Here are a few photos I took of our time away.










~Happy New Year~
{and happy birthday to my now 12 year old Cody!}
xoxo

Martes, Disyembre 30, 2014

The Secret to Getting Organized

The Secret to Getting Organized - The Inspired Room BlogRecently my daughter and I went through my laundry room linen closet and removed everything we didn’t need or use anymore. I was amazed (and mortified!) by how much stuff was in there just taking up space! We got rid of about six garbage bags of miscellaneous old flat lifeless pillows and grungy old linens! Yikes! Why […]

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Throw an Awesome New Year’s Party

It’s hard to believe that tomorrow night is the start of 2015!  Weren’t we just (unnecessarily) blowing Y2K out of proportion? Now that it’s time to ring in the new year once again, New Year’s parties are on everyone’s mind (whether you’re throwing one, attending one, looking for one, or trying to avoid one). If […]

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~a New Year table~





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xoxo

Build a House Number Sign and Planter Box

Even though it’s the middle of winter (unless you’re a Southern Hemisphere dweller, in which case, hello and I hope you’re enjoying the summer!) — it’s always a good time to think about curb appeal and updates you can make to your home exterior. Sometimes better to think about them during the winter so you […]

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Lunes, Disyembre 29, 2014

Color of the Month: Decorating with Aubergine

There’s no denying it: winter’s here. Time to hunker down inside as much as possible (unless you’re the winter sports type). A time that inspires us to think in darker colors to suit the long nights and cold days. Don’t worry, though – winter colors are dark, but they don’t have to be dreary. The […]

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How to Add Woodwork Trim Above The Fireplace Mantel

Remember how we have a huuuge crush on all pretty fireplaces? Some (okay, a LOT) of fireplace makeovers require a lot of work, a moderate expense, or fancy tools. BUT you can get the look of today’s fireplace feature with just some basic lumber and cuts, caulk, and paint, for around $60! Read below to see […]

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Favorites of 2014

Favorites from 2014 - The Inspired RoomHappy almost New Year! Today I wanted to share a round up of some of my favorite posts as I reflect back on 2014. It was an awesome year. Right now I am taking a little break to wind up the holidays, complete a few projects and gear up for an exciting 2015! It’s nearly time for my annual Home Goals review […]

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~let's get organized~{a fabulous giveaway}

2015 is right around the corner and I have teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers for this fun giveaway that includes the essentials for a great start to the new year!
How would you like to win everything you see below including a mini i-pad?!


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   Blue-Eyed Bride | Lil Luna | Tom Kat Studio | Hi Sugarplum | Jenny Collier My Sweet Savannah | The Tiny Twig | Love, Sarah Schneider | Whitney English | Mindy Lockard a Rafflecopter giveaway

xoxo

Linggo, Disyembre 28, 2014

Step by Step: How to Refinish Wood Furniture

Refinishing a piece of furniture is a great way to save money while update a piece you love. It’s really popular right now to paint classic pieces — every color from coral to white and everything in between. The popularity and ease of using chalk paint makes it stylish and fairly simple. BUT — what […]

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Biyernes, Disyembre 26, 2014

Designing the Tall Person’s Home

Extra height is often coveted. Tall people can reach the top shelves without a step stool, see over crowds at concerts, and make a more formidable impression when necessary. But most average-sized people don’t understand the plight of the tall man (or woman). Aside from the comments about playing basketball and “the weather up there,” […]

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Stair Banister Renovation Using Existing Newel Post and Handrail

I really love seeing the tutorials and projects we share here used in your homes. We poured so much love and energy into our stair remodel — I am just beaming that Trish took  inspiration from it when she wanted to redo her builder-grade basic stair railing. But, rather than remove the newel post like we did, […]

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Huwebes, Disyembre 25, 2014

Merry Christmas from Our House to Yours

Processed with VSCOcam with f2 presetMerry Christmas friends! I know by this point everyone is nestled in after all the celebrations and hopefully still enjoying friends, families or peace on earth! But I didn’t want this Christmas to go by without an official Merry Christmas from our house to yours. We count you among our friends and thank you from the bottom […]

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Merry Christmas

From our family to yours — Merry Christmas! Thank you for being part of Remodelaholic — we hope you are enjoying our holiday guests and enjoying time with some guests of your own!

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Happy Holidays from Quality Bath!

Whatever you may celebrate at this time of year – Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or just Festivus – we at Quality Bath wish you and your loved ones a happy and beautiful holiday season. To make it even happier, we’re offering a full 5% off all orders in honor of the holidays. So if you didn’t […]

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Miyerkules, Disyembre 24, 2014

Winter Cider Sangria Recipe

Winter Cider Sangria Recipe - The Inspired RoomGreetings! I’ve got a really deliciously festive drink recipe for you, it’s been a real hit around our house! We do love our ciders. I am just popping in to share it, I hope you all are enjoying a late Merry Christmas Eve! I’ve been way off my usual posting frequency so while I’ve been a […]

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Upcycle a Vanity Light Strip to a Hanging Pendant Light

Next up in our holiday guest series is the very talented LZ, who took a basic “Hollywood style” light strip from her bathroom and turned it into a chic rustic chandelier pendant light! Think how versatile this could be — just swap the mason jars for another style of glass shade! Here’s LZ with the tutorial: […]

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~wishing you happy holidays~

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas 
and a happy New Year!


xoxo

Martes, Disyembre 23, 2014

Book Club: My Favorite Design Books in 2014

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My favorite thing to ask for at Christmas time is art and design books. I love to have them stacked all around the house, but I keep most of them on the base shelf of our library bookshelves. Since browsing Pinterest doesn't always feel that relaxing to me, I like to steal a few minutes of every day to lounge on the daybed and flip through an inspiring design book. Nothing helps me more to get those creative juices flowing! It's fun to catch my kids thumbing through them too.

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I've found some great additions this year that I think would make amazing last-minute gift ideas! I snapped some photos of a few inside pages, just to give you a taste of what these are all about.

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1) I think one of my favorite interior design book purchases this year was Designers at Home by Ronda Rice Carman.  The title tells it all - page after page after page of amazing rooms in the most famous designers' homes. 

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I loved seeing different angles and styling of some familiar rooms, but most of these spaces were new to me. My only teeny tiny complaint is that I wish this book was a bit bigger so I could soak up the details even better.

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2) I think Heather Clawson and I share an obsession over creatives' workspaces. Her book shares wide and vignette shots of the coolest artists and designer's offices.

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It was fun to see more details of Jenna Lyons' beautiful office.

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And find a few new favorite spaces to obsess over.

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3) This book is seriously inspiring, even for the fair weather Wes Anderson fan. It's a beautifully designed behind-the-scenes book packed with inspiration images, interviews and sketches. I love it.

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4) My friend, Samantha Hahn, is a truly talented artist. You've seen her work in all sorts of cool ad campaigns and in the most beautiful magazine layouts. Her book, called Well-Read Women, is still one of my favorites to flip through.

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She pairs her gorgeous portraits of famous women in literature with beautiful lines from their stories. This is a great book for gifting.

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5) We all know and love Erin's blog and her new book doesn't disappoint!

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Not only are the images beautiful, the text is as informational, hilarious and genuine as the Elements of Style blog. Well done, Erin!

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(PS Recognize the gallery wall here on the right?) :)

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6) The Remodelista book is stunning. Many of the images, especially at the front of the book, are pretty modern and sparsely styled, but the foundational design choices are SO good and super inspiring to me. I would be tempted to add a layer or two of color and accessories, but I still really connected with the rooms in this book.

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My favorite spreads are toward the back, where some of the editor's homes are featured. Makes me miss New York like crazy.

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They also have a section that lists 100 of their favorite housewares. I LOVED this part - it's like getting a peek at your most stylish friend's wedding registry list. 

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What books have you bought and loved this year? Here are a few that are on my Christmas list:
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