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6 Adorable & Lovable Lemonade Stands for Summer

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on May 31, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Nothing says summer more than a classic, corner lemonade stand, am I right? You know it's only a matter of time before your kids start asking to have one, so why not put in a little extra effort and have some fun with the idea?! The darling stand above used a faux awning on an existing table, along with a few other creative touches for a super cute setup.

Get your creative juices flowing with 5 more lemonade stand inspirations below!

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Dare to Paint Your Front Door a Bright, Pretty Color!

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on May 24, 2012 at 2:09 PM

The front door really is the key focal point to the exterior of any house, so why not make a bold move and paint it an eye-catching color? Brightly painted doors like the purple one above are everywhere in France, and I absolutely adore the way they look, don't you? 

If you're looking for a cheap and easy way to give the exterior of your home a little facelift and add some instant curb appeal, painting your door is a great way to do it. I've put together 6 more fun and colorful inspirations below -- scroll through for a few ideas! 

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9 Dreamy Outdoor Shower Ideas for Every Home (Not Just at the Beach!)

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on May 17, 2012 at 12:15 PM

 

There's nothing more luxurious than a long, hot shower, don't you think? So what about an outdoor shower? To me, the idea seems totally inviting and even a little liberating too! It just seems so luxurious and relaxing to be able to shower outdoors in the open air. 

You don't necessarily have to live by the beach or go to a spa to enjoy such a thing. I've gathered together eight more dreamy outdoor shower inspirations below:

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Adorable White Nursery Is a Lovely Haven for Baby

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on May 10, 2012 at 4:30 PM

If the last nursery I posted was a mix of bold colors, vintage finds, and grown-up style, this one brings things back to all baby. With a neutral palette featuring mostly whites and soft grays, I think you'll love this sweet nursery and its modern feel.

Scroll through to see more:  

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Style Savvy

6 Inspiring Ways to Spruce Up Your Stairs

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on May 4, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Staircases seem to be the landing place for just about everything; foot traffic, lost socks, folded laundry, spare shoes, you name it! Why mistreat this all-too-traveled pathway in your home with drab, ratty carpet when you could dress it up with a one-of-a-kind runner like the one pictured above?! 

Carpet runners aren't your only option though. Click through for 5 more fun ways to dress up your steps

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Inspiring

5 Backyard Tents That Make Shady, Lazy Summer Hideaways

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Apr 27, 2012 at 1:41 PM

I don't know about you, but as a kid, I loved any chance I got to "camp out" in the backyard with my siblings and friends. Usually, this meant sleepovers on the trampoline. We had so much fun!

Wouldn't it be awesome to construct a backyard tent setup like the one pictured above? My kids would go crazy for something like that! Truthfully, I think I'd be the one sneaking away to read a good book (or maybe take a nap!) in there as often as I could. 

A backyard tent doesn't have to be elaborate. So in that spirit, I've gathered 4 more fun tent inspirations below.

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Beautiful Baby Girl Nursery Combines Old and New Styles

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Apr 19, 2012 at 12:05 PM

This gorgeous nursery has just the right amount of modern hipster mixed with vintage flair. That blocky M is for Monroe, whose mom Erika can take credit for pulling together this funky space with flea market finds and other delightful treasures.

You can click through to see more shots of this super rad baby girl's room. But before you continue, shouldn't we all just admire that amazing red credenza? I'm coveting!

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Style Savvy

Create a Beautifully Simple Spring Garden With Wooden Wine Boxes

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Apr 12, 2012 at 5:26 PM

If you want to test out your green thumb but don't have a lot of ground space, check out this inventive container garden Linsey and her family made out of wooden wine boxes for their patio in downtown Houston. I love their creativity in crafting a working garden for their urban lifestyle by re-purposing a common item and making it function inside their space. 

See a few more images of this clever little garden project below:

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Style Savvy

6 Delightful Built-In Beds for Kids

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Apr 5, 2012 at 5:30 PM

I'm a sucker for smart design, which is probably why I love built-in-anything so much. Built-in beds for kids are especially awesome because not only do they maximize space, but they add extra storage as well. What's not to love about that?

See 5 more fantastic built-in beds for kids below:

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Inspiring

Disney 'Fantasy' Cruise Decor Is Like Living in a Fairy Tale

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Apr 3, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Disney Fantasy
The lobby on board -- first room you enter
I think it's pretty safe to say that I want to live on the Disney cruise ship, the Fantasy. After just three nights on board, we were nowhere near ready to leave. It wasn't JUST all the entertainment, the amazing kids' programs, the free babysitting, the adult-free zones, the food, and the spa. I fell head-over-heels in love with the decor.

It literally was like stepping into a Disney movie. Bright, saturated colors everywhere, whimsical shapes, and cushy, cushy, cushy. Is it all just a little bit silly? Um, YEAH. A lot silly. But the whimsy won me over. It made me wonder -- why take life so seriously? Keep reading to see what I mean.

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