The pillows on my couch have been there for ages and I could really use a change. A nice swap for fall could be these chunky knit pillow covers from West Elm. They're on sale for $24.99. Or, I could cut up one of my old sweaters and make one...but who are we kidding? The odds of me having time to do that are slim! Have a great weekend! I hope the rain stays away long enough for us to go pumpkin shopping. … [Read more...]

If you're looking for an inexpensive way to add a bit of fall to your entryway, why not add a bit more organization at the same time? These pretty and functional autumn-inspired coat racks and hooks are a great way to keep your cool-weather outerwear and accessories in one handy-dandy spot. leaf over-door coat rack, branch key or jewelry organizer, deer hook, sparkling leaf coat rack Happy shopping! … [Read more...]

The best part of going back to school was the shopping. Late August trips to the mall yielded nearly as much loot as my birthday, and the best part was having (almost) complete control over what went into the shopping cart. Sure, I loved buying a closet full of new clothes for the school year, but the real fun was in selecting the perfect Trapper Keeper and coordinating pencil case, agenda, notebooks, and mini stapler. If you miss all that back-to-school shopping, or are just a wee bit … [Read more...]

You all know the phrase "love where you live", and most of us who write about home decor and diy projects use this phrase to refer to our (or your) homes. How about the city that you live in, or the state? I was born and raised in the same house that my parents still live in, in a suburb of Boston. Although I left for college (a whopping 90 minutes away in Connecticut), I couldn't wait to get back to my home state. My husband is from California and moved east for a job (the very job that … [Read more...]

Confession: I haven't been on a bicycle since, like, eighth grade. Since we live in the city and have a bike path two blocks away from our house, my husband thinks we should get bikes so we can take Junior for rides. Truth is, I'm not exactly outdoorsy, but I do love all the fun ways to bring a two-wheeler into the house through some fun bicycle decor, art, and fashion. If you want to pretend that you ride around town with your dog in a basket (a la Tom Brady), or are looking for gifts for a … [Read more...]