Today I have another amazing blog for you, The Lovely Cupboard.
I have really enjoyed getting to know Heather and I am sure you will too!
Hi there! My name is Heather, and I’m addicted to blogs…and coffee…and Pinterest. Ok, I’ll stop. Born and bred in Texas, I broke the 11th commandment and left. After college, I got stuck in the Midwest and now enjoy having four seasons instead of two. I’m a 5th grade teacher by trade, which keeps me pretty busy.
{check out Heathers classroom makeover here!}
While I enjoy teaching, my true passion is design. I’m constantly inspired by things I see online (including this blog), which inevitably leads me to rearrange furniture in my house or bust out he pawer tools to try a new DIY project. This year I started a side business that focuses on interior redesign and home staging. My husband and I love spending our weekends finding “new stuff” at flea markets and pretending we know that our canine “children” are really thinking. I also like using quotation marks…
If you come visit the Lovely Cupboard, you’ll find before and after pictures of my own home projects as well as those of friends that I’ve helped.
I’m passionate about eating organic, clean, and local food as much as possible. A few films and several books changed my whole perspective about food, and i’ve never been the same since! Some of my posts explain my new perspective, but mostly I share some recipes that pass the “husband test”. ( Those of you with picky spouses or children probably know all too well what I mean.) While l love having friends over for a casual dinner, I especially love any event that invokes a theme, gorgeous decor, and signature food and drinks. Truly, I feel like Martha Stewart has my dream job. If she was hiring and assistant, I might have to make a life-altering career move.
I’ve found that my personal style is a reaction to make my first home, a 1940’s tudor style cottage, feel fresh rather than just old. My husband and I picked this house because we love old homes and the character that comes with them.
While I’ve always collected antique pieces, I started feeling like my home was looking more alike a museum than a young couple’s home. I started incorporating bold fabrics and new pieces mixed in with flea market finds to make sure that things didn’t feel too stuffy. I’ve also inherited some pieces from my family who has lived literally all over the world.
I don’t really know how to categorize my style. Here’s how i’d like to be able to describe my house in the near future: classic, global, and fresh.
My current style crush is anything made from ikat fabrics. The patterns created by the ikat process are so unique and stunning, and most employ bright pops of color.
{image via here}
You might say ikat is like upscale tie-dye. Actually the process or creating both fabrics is similar. Ikea is a great balance between organic and geometric shapes.
{Image via here}
I’m working with a client who can’t get away from floral throw pillows. She’s not feeling geometric patterns (that i’ve been shamelessly pushing) but she’s liked how the ikat worked to break up the floral in her living room. In the right space, ikat fabrics can appear Bohemian and chic at the same time. Can you tell how much I love them? Sigh…
Thanks Heather!
Make sure you head on over to The Lovely Cupboard for more inspiration!
I love heather’s blog and her insanely awesome classroom.
Oh thanks for the intro Danielle! I’m really looking forward to checking out Heather’s blog:)
What a fabulous home and classroom! Thanks for sharing her blog with us.
Wow! I simply love Heather’s style! Great new blog! I struggle with loving and collecting old worn decor items which I’m so drawn to and incorporating the right modern mix. I’m working on it so this is great inspiration! Thanks for sharing. Carrie
looks like a fun blog to visit! thanks!
I was so happy to see this post in my inbox this morning! What a great blog! I can’t wait to read it. Thank you for the intro Danielle!
I’ve visited Heather’s blog a few times and have loved what I have seen. I need to make it one of my daily reads for sure! Thanks Danielle!
Thanks for the intro. I too am a teacher but design is my “after school” passion!
Love her blog 🙂
Thanks for sharing this blog! Love it…and love all her recipes too!
wow! she is doing so well in the blogging world after only a few short months! I am impressed, but maybe mostly jealous haha!
Thanks for sharing her blog, now im following!
Rai xo
raianashanesedesigns.blogspot.com
I love her classroom! I wish she was my teacher!
Thank you so much for having me, Danielle! Thanks to everyone else for the encouragement. Sometimes I feel crazy for even starting a blog with so many great bloggers out there. Raiana, that cracked me up. Hilarious:)
Oh what fun! I’m off to check out more of Heather’s blog. Her classroom is so pretty! Love her desk!
Sounds very interesting! I will check this out!
awasome post ......