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Category Archives: on a dime
08.14.13
pillow talk.
I received a lot of questions about the pillows on our porch last week… here is the skinny.
These guys were so cheap, it was nearly a crime.
This baby was simply irresistable. And now also SUPER cheap.
Unfortunately, these are sold out at C. Wonder.
I bought two of these at OKL.
Some of you may be lucky enough to find the pistachio cane print pillows at HomeGoods, if not, these are a great alternative.
08.07.13
our guest bedroom.
It all started with this scarf. I used this custom frame to showcase it.
And slowly, but surely our guest bedroom started to come together.
I scored these bamboo mirrors from Etsy.
This secretary’s desk was a Craig’s List find.
The curtains are from here. I had this greek key trim sewn along the edges to add a little bit of personality. The lucite rod is custom. Please email me if you are interested in one.
We took our old Crate and Barrel dresser and updated it with these ring pulls.
The bedside tables are from HomeGoods, we used the same pulls on those too. Many of you have contacted me about the acrylic frame. If you are interested in one, please email me.
The mirrored tray is from HomeGoods.
The lamps are from Ikea, the pink pillows are from HomeGoods and the grey pillow was made with this fabric. You can get the chandy here.
Y’all come back now, ya hear?
Photos by Ryann Colleen Photography
08.06.13
sitting pretty.
After a great week in Savannah, we came home to a finished porch and worked our asses off to pull (most) of it together in 4 hours… In just enough time to have dinner out there! 
My view from the sofa.
Each of the Pip Squeaks has claimed their own window seat. 
Which have plenty of room for pillow storage.
Remember these chairs I scored on Etsy? Well, they are the perfect size. They are not in the best shape (besides the fabric a la 1977) so I am hoping that they can be salvaged…
07.25.13
get the look: homegoods.
On a recent trip to HomeGoods, I spied a few of my favorite finds from our house. First- these metal tables.
We have one in Lou’s Room
as well as E’s Room.
Next, I spotted this metal bowl.
Which I spray painted gold for our dining room.
Lastly, there were plenty more silver leaf trays.
Which I also glammed up with some gold spray paint for our living room.
So hop on into HomeGoods and get while the gettin’s good!
07.23.13
pillow felony.
I think I’ve made it clear that JC Penney is crushing it lately. Exhibit A, these pillows I found on clearance for the back yard. They were so cheap, it feels like a crime.
Exhibit B? They come in turquoise too.
The prosecution rests, your honor.
07.17.13
e’s room.
Last year, for her birthday, we redecorated E’s room. Her desired color scheme? Purple and pink, probably my least favorite color combination. I started twitching at the thought that it might turn out like something out of a Barbie movie. Well, it didn’t. And I think we were able to create a room that both mother and daughter were happy with.
It all started with the Mariska Meijers pillows. That was my inspiration for the room.
Then we worked up a paint technique that looks like a wash. I love the way it turned out. Her bench- a HomeGoods find that we had reupholstered.
The chandelier is actually broken, but I like it that way. Speaking of broken… I bought this picture frame on clearance at HomeGoods. I had the mirror fixed and replaced the artwork with an enlarged picture of E. I love the way it turned out.
The rocking chair was $20 from Craigslist. The new fabric is from Spoonflower.
This Target lamp had a makeover.
Most of the accessories on her dresser are from HomeGoods. You can buy a similar mirror here.
I had the pillow made from extra fabric from her bench. The table.. HomeGoods.
Her desk is from Land of Nod. You can read about her chair makeover here.
Buy this book set here.
We covered her bulletin board in the same ol’ ostrich fabric that seems to be appearing all over our house. It’s so durable and versatile. I still have a ton left, so you will be seeing more of this!
I love these heart push pins.
The bedding was on clearance at the Land of Nod (sorry, out of stock.) It couldn’t be more perfect!
The shades are from Lowes, but we removed the rose trim and added hot pink!
The jujuhat was quite an ordeal. I am just glad that we finally got it.
The lucite “E” is a custom product. If you are interested in something like this, send me an email.
Photos by Ryann Colleen Photography