Record Cabinet face lift

I found this little cabinet at the thrift store the other day. It is the perfect size for my record player and has just the right amount of storage for my small record collection. Best of all, it only cost five dollars!

I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it to spruce it up. I thought about painting it and doing a fun, modern design on the sliding doors, but right now I just do not have the time. 

Then I remembered that fabric that I had stashed away three months ago...

Super easy, simple fix. I cut the fabric down to size and attached it to the doors with a hot glue gun. If I decide to paint the piece in the future, I can pop the fabric off and I'm ready to paint without any fuss.

Sneak Peek: Buffalo Home & Garden Show 2013

This is the week that all the designers paint and set up their White Rooms for this years Home and Garden Show. So exciting! Heather and I have been working hard to create an eclectic and bold room. Be sure to stop downtown this weekend or the 15, 16, 17th and say "hi". ♥

Simple Pillows. Smart Design.

This is a simple, easy breezy way to make designer pillows without a sewing machine and for very little cost.

Placemats! That's right. Fabric placemats make great pillows, all you need to do is find the placemats that have a backing to them. Most department stores carry them and what is even better is that you can buy them individually at a very small cost.

Materials needed:

-seam ripper or scissors
-needle and thread
-placemat
-polyfill stuffing

1. buy your placemats.

Make sure your placements have a backing to them. 

2. using your seam ripper or small scissors, cut a small opening at the bottom of the placemat so that you can stuff your pillow.

3. Stuff your pillow and sew the opening closed with your needle and thread. Keep the stitches small so they aren't as noticeable.

Enjoy your new designer pillows. ♥

Focus: My Life Through the Lens

The simple things in my life that remind me of just how precious the world around me is...

A bit of a quiet week, mixed with a some sadness, some happiness, moments of reflection, friendship and laughter, and some much needed down time. 

Food and drink with a few of my favorite ladies.

The wonderful Liz Holland performing at her Masters Recital. She was awesome.

University at Buffalo, NY

Creative time.

The hubby and I purchased matching bikes. Yes, we are dorks, but dorks that are madly in love with each other. :)

Hehehe, bike bells.

Cup holder.

Check it out! A bottle opener.

Crochet time. One of these years I will finish enough of these squares to sew them together to make a blanket.

Fabric for a dining room redesign (pics to come). I am lovin' the pale yellows lately.

Window Treatments

Window treatments are statement pieces. They set the mood and impact how we feel in a space. Comfortable, breezy, elegant, formal, unusual...whatever the style, they are an important element to the overall design of a room. Window treatments help to insulate interior rooms from the cold, create privacy, absorb sound, and help to protect fabrics and floors from sun damage.

White sheers set against the bright green walls and green print shade create a breezy and fresh feel to this space.

British Homes and Gardens

Can you say romance? These floral prints in reds and pinks set the mood for love in this room.

The simple lines and texture of these window treatments help to create a contemporary yet warm organic feel to this room.

 Love, love, love the bold statement that these shades make! They succeed at creating an elegant and intense focal point

Elle Decor

Bright print drapes keep this room simple, fun, and energetic.

Lace is elegant and creates a vintage style without feeling dated.

Country Living

Round top window? No problem, clever way to dress a window.

Historical or period homes sometimes require something other than an upholstered look. Raised panel shutters are a great way to honor the timeless age of a home.

Old House Online

These window treatments play up the casual cottage appearance of this space.

Decoist

Understanding what type of window treatments you need, selecting your fabrics, custom designing your window treatment, and proper installation can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience. Let us help you navigate the process and design the right solution for you.

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