When my boyfriend and I moved into a rental house back in September, he promptly took over both closets on the main floor. Really, he just put his clothes somewhere to get them out of the way. We were tripping over boxes, each other and the dog we had so much stuff everywhere. But as time passed, his clothes stayed in the closets. And I got tired of living out of a suitcase. So, I turned the upstairs room into this… Dream closet! Really it’s a mishmash of furniture that couldn’t fit elsewhere in the house. But look how great it turned out. Girl dream room. The clothes racks are my favorite part of the room. They make the it look like a store, and I get to go shopping every morning! They’re also my favs because I was determined to find cute clothes racks—for cheap!—and I did. I found one of the clothes racks at a fancy-schmancy estate sale. It was holding (way) overpriced clothes and wasn’t marked as “for sale.” I asked anyway and offered $10. Sold! The other I found by placing a wanted ad on Craigslist. Scored that one for $15. Not bad considering that...
Pictures of Fall Things
Here’s what fall looks like around my home right now. Pumpkin snicker doodle cookies. Crisp red apples picked fresh from the apple tree in our front yard. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes and beeswax candles decorating the house. I love this time of year! And last but not least, because everyone needs an autumn oven mitt… What does fall look like around your house right now? Keep up with Red Leaf Style! Follow Red Leaf Style author Kirsten Hudson on Twitter @kirsten_hudson, Google+ and Pinterest. This is the twenty eighth post in a 31 days blog series called 31 Days of Reimagining. Start from the beginning....
Pictures of Fall Things
Here’s what fall looks like around my home right now. Pumpkin snicker doodle cookies. Crisp red apples picked fresh from the apple tree in our front yard. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes and beeswax candles decorating the house. I love this time of year! And last but not least, because everyone needs an autumn oven mitt… What does fall look like around your house right now? Keep up with Red Leaf Style! Follow Red Leaf Style author Kirsten Hudson on Twitter @kirsten_hudson, Google+ and Pinterest. This is the twenty eighth post in a 31 days blog series called 31 Days of Reimagining. Start from the beginning....
Pictures of Fall Things
Here’s what fall looks like around my home right now. Pumpkin snicker doodle cookies. Crisp red apples picked fresh from the apple tree in our front yard. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes and beeswax candles decorating the house. I love this time of year! And last but not least, because everyone needs an autumn oven mitt… What does fall look like around your house right now? Keep up with Red Leaf Style! Follow Red Leaf Style author Kirsten Hudson on Twitter @kirsten_hudson, Google+ and Pinterest. This is the twenty eighth post in a 31 days blog series called 31 Days of Reimagining. Start from the beginning....
Taking a Decorating Break
Sometimes you just need a break. I find that when I’m really frustrated with a decorating project, taking a break helps. When I can’t get an arrangement to look right or when I feel like my home just looks blah, I need a chance to clear my mind. Usually the answer to my decorating problem comes much easier after that. Tonight I need a bit of a break. I’m really proud that I’ve posted ten days straight for my 31 days blog challenge. (This blog post will make eleven.) But sometimes when you need to reimagine your home, you need a chance to let your mind wander. And, I need a bit of mind wandering time this evening. Happy Friday! Keep up with Red Leaf Style! Follow Red Leaf Style author Kirsten Hudson on Twitter @kirsten_hudson, Google+ and Pinterest. This is the eleventh post in a 31 days blog series called 31 Days of Reimagining. Start from the beginning....
Reimagining Inspiration: 5 Do-It-Yourself Projects
If you’ve been following my blog, you know that this month I’ve taken a 31 day blogging challenge. Meaning, I’ll be posting every day in October on one topic. After thinking about what I tend to write about on my blog anyway, I chose 31 Days of Reimagining as my topic. I get a little decorating kick out of reimagining home décor in fresh ways. I wanted to share five do-it-yourself projects from my blog where I did just that. You’ll see purchases from thrift stores, stuff bound for the trash and even items from my front yard, all reimagined in new ways. I hope they give you some reimagining inspiration for your own home. 1. Branch Jewelry Hanger Dangle your necklaces from a pretty jewelry holder crafted from a tree branch. See how to make this quirky-cute jewelry holder yourself. 2. Wine Cork Bulletin Board Turn leftover wine corks into a pretty project for your kitchen or office. Find out how to make your own wine cork bulletin board. 3. Easy Tiered Tray Create your own pretty tiered tray using just two thrift store plates and a candle stick holder. Get instructions on how to craft your own...
How to Love Your Home’s Imperfections
You and I probably look at the picture above differently. You know why? I see the imperfections. Because it’s my home. The things you might not notice, irk me all the time. Like those dog bowls off to the left. They don’t do my dining room any decorating favors, but I can’t have my doggie going hungry either! And, you can’t see it but I know that those curtains are hanging from an ugly white curtain rod that came with the rental house. You also can’t see the hideous cobalt blue ceiling fan light fixture hanging overhead. I have no words for the imperfections of that. And those seemingly put together built-in bookshelves? The cabinet doors are hiding what’s essentially my pantry at the moment. My kitchen is too tiny to store food, so beneath those books and knickknacks are pasta, canned goods and baking supplies. My home is definitely imperfect. But on the Sunday morning when I took this picture, the light was just so perfect. It made the room look cozy, light and happy. And you know what? Right then all of those imperfections didn’t matter. It made me think that maybe those imperfections should matter a little less...