those fairies are clever little critters

via Ohdeedoh

This is such a great idea for kids ...

When I was little we had a cleaning fairy that would visit while we were gone and if the house was clean, she would leave us treats, and if the house was messy, she would leave of a tiny note telling us that she was disappointed that she couldn't leave us treats, but she would check back soon. That would leave us scurrying around the house cleaning up. We never knew when the cleaning fairy would come, but we always looked forward to her visits.

too late to turn back now

A South Hamptons bedroom designed by Steven Gambrel. Via this amazing flickr photostream.

The big project is underway. I'm taking a break while the Bug naps, but will try to get back to it this evening. Might take me a while with the kids underfoot.

I'm so excited to see it complete!

oh how i love thee, homegoods

Today while my son was in school, the little one and I paid a visit to Homegoods. I was hoping to find a lamp for the big boy room. I didn't really go in looking for this style, but I spotted a lamp that is identical to the one I pictured in my last post.



Score!

I'd like to fill it up with some of those super bouncy balls in various sizes. The only problem with that is that the kids will want to open up the lamp to play with the balls. Hmmm ...

big plans for a big boy

My son is almost three and it is time to transform the nursery into a big boy room. The bed and dresser have been purchased and he started sleeping in said bed a few nights ago. But there is much to do in the decorating department. Here are a handful of images that are providing inspiration for the projects that are underway.

dining room

We've lived in our house since the spring of 2008 - so a year and a half - and I'd say it's about 70% done. One of the main things that is lacking at this point is the dining room. I'm not thrilled with the paint color I chose last year, and we need a new table and chairs. Right now there is a chandelier hung and pictures and a mirror on the walls, but no table.

This image is via HGTV's Rate My Space. Can I move into this person's house? Here is the dining room:




TABCAD's dining room on RMS

Rustic yet refined. Love the floors, love the furniture, love the beamed ceiling. The only thing I would ask for is a bigger table. Unfortunately, I don't think this exact style will work for my own home, but perhaps I can adapt some of the elements to make them work for me.