I loved looking through the premiere issue of TRADhome

It is full of beautiful rooms and plenty of inspiration.

I absolutely fell in love with this home designed by Laura Gold and Sasha Adler.

It is a home that I could imagine myself living in.

It is perfect.

This home was designed for a family with 3 kids under 4.

Oversized furniture and durable case goods satisfy this families needs.

 I adore those barstools!

The simple lantern chandelier is stunning and I just can’t get over the carved wood captains chairs!

  A gallery wall is so practical with a young family.

I wonder when I can move in…

What do you think?

Kat from Maple Leaves & Sycamore Trees sent me this fantastic DIY upholstered ottoman.

The finished product is incredible, it looks so professional.

Kat started with a wood console table.

Then she cut the legs to be the appropriate height for an ottoman.

She then spray painted the base black.

Next, she used spray glue to adhere the foam to the top of the table.

Then covered the foam with batting and stapled it to the bottom of the table.

She also cut and upholstered 4 pieces of plywood for the sides of the table.

She then screwed the side pieces to the table.

Once the side pieces were attached, she added a decorative nailhead trim.

And finally,  she tufted the top.

Doesn’t it look incredible?

I also love her choice of fabric.

Anyone inspired?

Go here for a detailed tutorial!

Thanks Kat!

I love the concept of displaying children’s art in their rooms.

Simple and inexpensive frames can create a cohesive look and provide the perfect place to showcase your little one’s art.

I love this gallery wall.

This art cluster is so sweet.

The pictures can also be easily swapped out for new ones.

Even just paintings tacked to the wall look great if arranged properly.

Lately, Emory loves painting and coloring.

Yesterday we got our paint on.

I have 5 Ikea frames that need to be filled in Emory’s room.

I was originally going to fill them with portraits, but I have since changed my mind.

I think her darling art will do!

These ones are just practice, we are going to create our final ones on cardstock.

I also might help direct her on color selection…

How do you display your children’s art?

I finally joined Twitter.

I am still learning, it is a little confusing at first!

If you have Twitter, leave me your Twitter name (what is it called?) so I can find you!

Mine is DOinteriors ( i think…)

Excited….