blackboard backsplash

I really love the idea of blackboard paint. I don't think I would use it on an entire wall, unless it was in a school room for our kids, but I love it as a surface for a kid table, or refrigerator. My favorite idea is this one, which I just discovered on re-nest I have always dreamed of doing a tile backsplash, but not knowing when we will ever own our own place makes me think that this is a fabulous alternative. Not to mention that it would be a fabulous and easy place to create lists and menus. Do you like the blackboard paint look? If so, what's your favorite way to use it?

also, how to paint over a chalkboard wall & how to make your own chalkboard paint (so that you can customize the color!)

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Homeward

Don't you love these sheets? I've been spotting some great home and family related things online lately and wanted to get them all together to share. I hope you enjoy and find something useful or inspriational! Tomorrow we're going bed shopping! I'm not excited for the hunt, but I'm so ready to sink into a good bed and start getting some quality sleep.

I really like this baby website.

This book would make such a great gift, especially for a soon-to-be-married couple. Can't buy the book? Check out the blog.

The most beautiful and intricate baby basics.

16 energy boosters. I think we could all use these!

DIY pom pom garland. I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate this in an American West themed nursery! Ha! [via]

Attention pregnant mamas! I can't believe I've never heard of this website!

A.G., the queen of organization, printed these e-books and gave me a copy! I've started reading them and they look great. I can't wait to get started on a new routine. Thanks, Anna!

Decor | Home Ideas—from the file

I think I've mentioned before that I keep a folder of ideas for our next home. Here are a few of the latest photos I've collected. I hope you enjoy them!

We don't have a changing table right now, but I love this one. The low pictures and decorative items on the table aren't very practical, but I love the table.

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I love the idea of big windowed doors separating rooms in the house. They're not quite my style, but aren't these antique ones lovely?

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I've always loved kitchen tiling, but these chevron patterned tiles are breathtaking. I'm a huge fan.

Home | The Parent Trap

 
I have watched The Parent Trap 3 times in the last 3 days. Yes, it's true. I hardly ever watch movies, but Cody has been gone visiting graduate schools, so Seb and I have been on a vacation of sorts. Hehe... I think he likes it, too. It put him to sleep last night!

Why do I love this movie? Because they meet boys named Wilfred, they eat Fig Newtons, Maureen O'Hara is breathtaking, they carry hard suitcases (why did we ever move to duffles? How dumb.), and because the Grandpa is awesome—especially when he manipulates Maureen O'Hara into refreshing her wardrobe and hair before visiting her ex.

So, in an effort to share my love for this film, I've compiled a few things for you.

- Have you seen Design Sponge's Living in the Parent Trap? I love it.

-Also, I'm completely taken with the California Ranch house in the movie. I love little cottages and cozy furniture, but if I ever got the chance to live in a place like this, I would probably faint.

-My Parent Trap picks: plaid shirt, checked shirt, dress, sweater skirt, red lipstick, bench, pendleton throw.

-Buy it.

I hope you're inspired to pop this movie in at the earliest opportunity and that you fall in love with it either for the first time, or all over again.

Decor | A Pouf

I used to think, "What could be better than a pouf?" Well, a knitted pouf, my dear. For those of you that knit, you should highly consider making this your next project. While you're at it, you could make me one, too. Pretty please!

Free pattern here.

[photo & info via Katy Elliott]

Decor | Home Ideas and Weekend Bits

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Since my husband and I, with our little Seb, will be relocating sometime next summer, I've been collecting photos of inspiring home interiors so that when the big move comes, I'll be ready with all sorts of inspiration to make our next place simply perfect. I stumbled upon this photo this morning, and instead of just dropping it in my little folder and moving on with my day, I decided it needed to be shared. I love how this room looks so peaceful and simple. I often feel that all-white rooms look undecorated or uninhabited, but not this one. The luxurious rug, old sailor painting and wood floors make this a place I would want to live in. I hope I can decorate a room like this in our new home.

I hope you have a restful weekend. We're visiting with some friends for a couple days, so I need to get our apartment clean before we leave!

A few bits:
Easy weekend kitchen craft
Fruit of the Spirit Print—Wouldn't this be perfect in a gender neutral baby room?
Custom wood stamp by Note Trunk
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