this dining area from issue two of rue magazine gets me so excited about my chairs.

i wonder if they paid $19.00 a chair.

probably not.

if your anything like me, turkey is not your only concern this week.

house guests always motivate me to get my place looking perfect!

it’s amazing how many diy projects i can get done in one day when i have guests coming.

this inspiring diy re-upholster project by sarah at three boys might be the perfect finishing touch to your home.

she took an outdated wingback chair and upholstered it with a slip cover, genius!

she added upholstery nails to create a custom look.

isn’t it beautiful.

check out how she did it here.

total cost: $100.00 (including purchasing the chair)

if you have an old wingback chair laying around (and don’t have an extra $500.00 to get it re-upholstered) this might be the perfect solution.

happy monday!

around this time of year i can’t wait to go home!

my parents house is always decked out in christmas decor.

christmas 2009:

in case you didn’t have time to browse through all 67 entries in the ohdeedoh big color small kids contest, here are some of the highlights.

don’t you love how this contest lets us peek into regular peoples homes, ones that are lived in?

sheepskin + ikea bookshelves.

simple, functional, and comfy.

diy embroidery hoops.

inexpensive and adorable.

such a sophisticated color scheme for a nursery.

i like the idea of hand painted art.

the string lights add a warm glow.

storage under the bed, practical!

pom pom banner, so original!

wall decals, don’t they look great on the charcoal walls?

a map, simple and creative.

the empty frames, wire baskets, and paper flower bouquets are inexpensive and make a statement.

ikea ikea ikea!

crib, chair, and built-ins!

i love the idea of incorporating antique art.

gives the room a story to tell.

a unique light fixture can transform a space.

i love this one.

this owner wasn’t afraid to mix pattern.

the eclectic outcome is perfect.

this headboard looks like something you could pick up at your local thrift store, add some glossy red paint, viola!

let’s not ignore the pom pom detail on the lamp, diy all the way!

these rooms are chalked full of inspiration.

now my head is spinning, how about you?