food for thought

Really there's truth to this. I've seen it with bloggers and designers alike, unfortunately.

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gush I have a crush - nester smith

I loved this hilarious post on living with white walls by Nesting Place. My favorite quote, "MY WALLS ARE WHITE, PEOPLE!" My sentiments exactly.

How much do I love this lady? She even created an entire pinboard of white spaces.

sheets to drapes

Moving around I have not wanted to invest in drapes. Honestly, we never know if we're only in a location for six months or six years so why order drapes to fit windows that may not work in the next place? I recently found this thrifty and totally doable tutorial for making unique drapes and valences from a sheet.

Source: bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful.blogspot.com via Ann on Pinterest

This is definitely something I'll be keeping in my back pocket.

covering walls

I saw this easy tutorial on Bower Power yesterday and it reminded me of the wall covering treatment I gave my college dorm. Katie used Burlap, I used ivory silk, but you could even use a printed cotton chintz. Call me crazy.

Source: bowerpowerblog.com via Ann on Pinterest

gush, I have a crush - michael penney

I discovered his work through a blogger/photographer called Meagan Camp. Michael is the Canadian king of high - low, mixing in thrift finds and high end fabrics, creating vignettes with readily available things. He has that creative ability that helps even renters create a glossy-worthy interior. See for yourself by watching his videos on Canada's House and Home or visiting his blog which always has accessible great finds. I highly suggest touring the house he shares with his wife, Sara. So many nomad friendly ideas!

Photos are by Michael Penney and design sponge

the saddest house

There are no words for 100 Abandoned Houses.