Do you have fun plans this weekend? We’re headed to the beach for a picnic tonight (yes, it is that warm here right now! I am praying for some rain soon!) and tomorrow is calling for some serious retail therapy. I’ve been working on updating my home accessories and bringing in new pieces throughout the … Read more
On any given week I know that when it comes time to make the pilgrimage to Target, my wallet is going to be instantly lighter. I mean, let’s be real. With the Dollar Spot I can’t even get further than 10 feet into the place and I’ve already dropped $50…dollar spot my foot! 😉 Well, … Read more
via buzzfeed You’ve seen it on bags, shoes, jewelry…those cute little tassels and fringe that gives everything a playful, whimsical look. Well, good news…that trend has headed indoors too! via casa sugar You only used to find fringe on grandma’s couch…not anymore! Now grandma’s couch is hip again. 😉 via decorative bedroom Create an intimate, … Read more
Remember that fabulous find I had a HomeGoods just a bit ago…the acrylic table in the bathroom department? Well, I told you I was going to play with it and so I did. I set it up originally as a bar cart, but now it may have found a new home. 🙂 We don’t have … Read more
A quick trip to HomeGoods yesterday was a great trip because I scored this amazing acrylic table. I found it in the bathroom aisle of all places, stashed in the bathroom dept! It was folded up (yes, it folds for easier storage!) and placed in amongst the vanity tables and chairs. WHAT?! I can think … Read more
I’ve been working on a kitchen remodel and I was able to go and put the finishing touches on it recently…probably my favorite part because it involves all the accessories…like the jewelry for the kitchen. 😉 It’s a chance to bring in the color, the texture and dress it up a bit. Here’s a sneak … Read more
I have always loved blue, but particularly navy. As a matter of fact, my bedroom when I was a tween had beautiful navy wallpaper with the prettiest white flowers on it. It was gorgeous! I had a crisp white eyelet bedspread on my canopy bed with a matching canopy…every little girl’s dream. 🙂 A … Read more
It’s been a while since I gave an update on the design project over at the Avendale house, and exciting thins are happening! We started with the twin’s rooms, the blue room and the pink, green and navy room, but things have also been busy in the family room, dining room, living room, nook and … Read more
The addition of wood in any space makes it feel warmer and welcoming. Reclaimed It enhances modern spaces and adds a touch of character and history to a contemporary home. It’s not just for your floors anymore either. Here are five of my favorite fresh design ideas to use wood and some great ideas for … Read more
A few weeks ago at Alt I had the chance to take an up close and personal look at Minted’s art. Have you seen it before? As someone who regularly creates printables for you all and art prints, I always wondered how their printed material looked…paper quality (that’s huge for me!) and the color quality. … Read more
A few months ago I had the chance to introduce you to one half of the talented duo behind DIY Playbook when I featured Bridget’s gorgeous dining room. Well, today I get the pleasure of introducing you to her talented blogging partner Casey. When I was looking for dining rooms, I ran across Casey’s cute and … Read more
Over the course of the last several months, I’ve had the pleasure of working on a project for some dear friends of ours who just made a cross-country move back to our neck of the woods. They still owned their home here and had been renting it out for the last many years. Having left years … Read more
A few months back I was invited to team up with HomeGoods for some fun projects. It has been such a fun experience for me, and to make it even better, I have been able to get to know some super talented designers. I instantly fell in love with DIY Playbook’s style. Bridget and Casey are so talented and … Read more
Hi there! My name is Claire, and I couldn’t be more excited to be hanging out with all of you Pink Peppermint Design followers! I have a blog crush on Tammy, so you can imagine my mini freak-out when she asked me to guest post! I first discovered Tammy on Instagram and then ventured over … Read more
While Halloween is fun, October doesn’t have to be all about spooky décor. Celebrate the season by adding pops of orange to your normal everyday décor. The best part? It can stay after the holiday is over. I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites from around the web to help you get started. 🙂 … Read more
I admittedly am usually a silver fan, but lately I can’t get enough of gold! Browsing through the Anthropologie website earlier today looking for some design inspiration I came across several items that are definitely going on my Christmas list! 🙂 Here are my faves…especially that pendant lamp!! Dying! Illume Boulangerie Jar, Tall Shimmering Jacquard Curtain … Read more
Ah, pillows. These little squares of fluff have so much power to change a space! If you are feeling like you want a change, there is nothing like updating your space with a few inexpensive pillows to breathe some new life into your room. One of my favorite things about having neutral furnishings is the … Read more