The electrician just left, and I now have my very own massive paper lantern. I love it even more than I thought I would! I ordered a 42″ lantern but they were backordered, so I got the 36″ model instead. I suppose it is sufficiently large. What do you think?
Our bed needed some pizzaz. It’s hard to add pizzaz when your husband has vetoed the purchase of new throw pillows, but I’ve gotten around that problem before, so I knew I could do it again. I love the patterned sheets at West Elm, but the sets are expensive, and the thread count isn’t nearly [...]
The guest room was a blank slate when we moved in. I like how the room is looking, but I still need to add something quirky to personalize it—like the poop in the bathroom or the zombies on the mantle. Oh, and can’t you hear the bed crying out for more throw pillows? Before: After:
Do you get Anthropologie’s catalog in the mail? I rarely buy anything due to the prices, but their catalog is stunning. Each month they completely change the format, layout, and theme. Even my husband likes looking through them, and he has zero interest in any of their products. I can’t stop thinking about the chalkboard [...]
Just a few gorgeous dining spaces from the good ol’ inspiration binder! top West Elm, bottom left CB2, bottom right West Elm
Our laundry room needs help. I get the creeps every time I go in there. I won’t host many parties in the laundry room, but I need to fix it up a bit for my own sake! I will take pictures of the room before I begin beautifying, but for now a description will do. [...]
Kristen, the writer of the design and decor blog Simply Grove, analyzed my decor style based on images of my favorite rooms. I think her diagnosis was right on the money! Here’s what she had to say: Amanda’s Style: Traditionally Glamorous with a bit of Modern Glittery, soft pallet, funky pieces and dramatic moments make these rooms what [...]