December 26 2010

Winter Wonders

If you like rustic chic interiors you will fall in love with this mountain retreat in Idaho featured in the December 2010/January 2011 issue of Elle Decor.  Here is a sneak peak...

November 24 2010

DIY Wreath

My daily dose of Decor8 provided me with this very clever wreath idea.  Create it as you receive this year's holiday cards or take a page out of Country Living's style and make a wreath out of black and white or vintage family photos.  Visit Country Living online to see other inspiring homemade wreath ideas.

November 13 2010

Novel Idea

Gifts for the Home From the Heart

We are excited to announce the launch of novel idea, perfect gifts for the home, from the heart.

October 30 2010

John Beck chalkboard pendants

Let's face it, living in St Louis is good for some things (think Cardinals), but having access to great interior design elements isn't one of them.  I was happily surprised to learn about John Beck, a local guy/artist who makes custom stuff out of steel - doors, tables, fireplace surrounds, lighting.  Very cool stuff.  One of my favorites, because I have little kiddos and like to mix things up every now and again is his recycled steel chalkboard pendant light.  I know, you're thinking "chalkboard chalkboard chalkboard"... seems like everything has a chalkboard on it now.  Your worries can rest - these pendants are fresh, fun, lighthearted and best of all handmade by Mr. Beck himself here in St Louis.   The pendants come in three sizes so you're sure to find one that's perfect for the kitchen, mudroom, entrance or child's room.  Ranging in price from $195 to $295, they are relatively easy on the wallet as well.

October 30 2010

Industrial Scone

from West Elm

Another lighting find: West Elm's Industrial Wall Sconce ($79).  Great look, great price!

October 21 2010

Top 10 Design Blogs of 2010

Here are the top 10 design blogs reviewed and rated by Fox News imag. Which are YOUR favorites?

#1 Cinema Style

#2 Style Beat

#3 Design Therapy

#4 All The Best

#5 Architect Design

#6 Design Sponge

#7 Inhabitat

#8 Oh Joy!

#9 Remodelista

#10 Habitually Chic

October 19 2010

Mail Box Makeover

Does your mail box need a makeover?  Mine did, and it was so easy and made a surprisingly big difference to my home's overall "curb appeal."  Best of all, it's a good feeling to come home and have that perfectly pretty mail box greet me at the drive.  All it took was a new coat of paint on the post and box and some new brushed nickle numbers.  My mail box is really simple so I stuck with one color (with a red flag of course) but I love the contrast of two colors for more elaborate posts/boxes.  I got the numbers from my local hardware store and they came complete with adhesive backing!  This project took about 20 minutes total and under 30 dollars.

Now I'm all ready for this season's party invitations and holiday cards!!