Emmy's Parisian Chic...

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When my husband and I found out we were having a little girl, my wheels immediately started spinning and construction began! I have always loved wainscot, so that was the first DIY project my husband tackled. I maximized space by setting the armoire caddy-corner with a changing station to the left and the crib directly on the opposing wall. The glider and ottoman is also caddy corner next to the changing station. I found an antique mahogany two-tier table with scallop edging from Craigslist -$50- and refinished it in a black pearl stain with gold etching and tulip flowers with the letter M for Baby Madison. The picture-in-picture was a design inspiration that my mom found in an interior decor magazine. We replicated the idea, wallpapering each of the inside panels bordered with molding, and placed vintage pictures that have been with my family for several years. On the 'changing station' wall, the other two picture-in-pictures have wired vintage figures of a manikin silhouette and Eiffel tower for that Parisian flare. My mother-in-law made all the bedding, drapery, and diaper hanging sack from fabric we picked out a local fabric warehouse in Buena Park, CA. The crib cornice and curtain tie backs were a great find at the Princess Canopy Shop on Etsy. They are stained in black pearl with brass/gold etching. My husband designed the M font and worked with an online wood-work company to produce the finished product at a greatly reduced price -under $40-. I bought the hanging chandelier on closeout with black shades and matching pink bows were tied using the leftover pink satin bedding fabric. The furniture is by Munire, purchased at USA Baby and the lamp was purchased on clearance at Tuesday Morning -$50-. I shopped around for the rug after finding that on an interior design website, I bought it for 50% less than retail from BoldRugs.com after they price matched another competitors price. The crib mobile was purchased on target.com.

first of many

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Functional kitchen that's sparks. Black galaxy granite countertops and floors complimented by copper glass mosaic on the backsplash finishes the look of luxury. Walls are finished with venetian plaster and green stone that captures a rustic feel. Recessed lighting and sleek chandielier provides elegant light source. Upper cabinets of 40" provides ample storage. Oversized window allows for natural flow of sunlight.

Our First Home

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Here is a picture of our first home. We recently did some exterior work painting landscaping etc... It's always a work in progress.

1922 Cottage Home !!

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out door decor for cottage home and cottage garden

Help how to paint thes...

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I need ideas I am stuck on these 2 areas. I have a 12"5 x11"5 diningroom with 2 windows and 9 or 10 foot ceilings! I am not sure what color to paint it. I was thinking red on top and put up some chair railing and brown or chocolate on the bottom. I am also considering a new table round maybe! I like the rustic country look with little clutter and clean lines. My problem is the living room is the next room over and is painted Maple Glaze behr paint then there is a entry front door,closet and the stairs. So if I paint the entry way one color and the diningroom another will it look like too many colors or should I paint the entry way same as the dinningroom?

My First Place! Any ...

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This is my first House. This is a picture of my living room. I don't move in until i close at the begining of April. I'm so excited to get my hands on this living room, lol! My style is Modern/eclectic style with warm earth colors. Any advise or ideas will be greatly appreciated!!

UPDATE:
I ordered all my furniture! So it will be shipped, and i will receive it a little while after i move in to my house. Let me know what you think!!

Red, White and Black ...

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My brother, sister and I redid my kitchen. The cupboards were painted and two reed glass inserts were added as well as a market type coffee center. A new sink and faucet, black trim around the backsplash, lighting, recovered barstools and a few new accents helped the kitchen fit in better with the dining area and great room.

Colorful Gender Neutr...

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I didn't know if we were having a boy or a girl and I wanted a colorful and simulating space for my baby.

Dog cage ruled master ...

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This is our master bedroom. We just bought our first house and are looking for suggestions on how to decorate. The only problem is that we have two rather large dog cages in the room with us and they seem to take over the space.

Finishing ideas

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Backyard Oasis needs some yardscape ideas along fence, side yard, and off of patio. Partial privacy, and wow appeal. Pool finish late last fall.

Yellow Sheep Theme N...

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This nursery is for our first baby, a girl who should be arriving in a couple of months. We tried to keep in gender neutral so we could reuse it for future children.

Chosing Paint Colors

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As you can see I have no wall color and I'm looking for some advice.... HELP!