Slip cover changes

Well actually I haven't done anything yet. A lot like Shanna, work has been very busy so I have been itching to get back to work on projects at home but have not had the time! I am going to need a little help and advice on this one.

You remember this Ikea couch I bought shortly after we moved in? I took pictures from a few angles so you can see the white with the other natural elements in the room (jute rug, bamboo blinds, lamp shade and rustic tables):

The couch just seems so...white. Gasp I know. I love white but it I feel like I want it to be a little warmer in color. I have looked around for Rit dye to give it more of a cream/ light tan look but no dice. Next thought was to dye this whole thing with tea bags. I have read a lot about it and my concern would be that the color is not the same throughout or blotchy in places.

This is the look I am going for:

Source: potterybarn.com via Ashley on Pinterest

I know it is a very subtle change but I want it and I need to know how to make this happen! Has anyone out there tried to do this before? Any recommendations on how to successfully dye my slipcover to give it this look? Needless to say, my new pillows will probably have to be switched out because the gray is just not doing it for me.

I will be sure to keep you all posted when I tackle this project :)

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Tangerine & Turquoise

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My friend Jennie's blog, Tangerine and Turquoise, is among one of my favorite reads. She is immensely talented - she takes stunning photography, tends to her garden (and her children!), and sews and crafts simply beautiful things. I love her writing too. One of my favorite things that Jennie has done is to take a picture a day for a year. I know you will enjoy her blog. Jennie says this about herself: Jennie lives in the South where she takes care of people and things. Previously in her past life, she was an elementary school art teacher, a professional photographer, and a knitting instructor. She now mothers, works part time at the family business, cooks food, sews things, photographs, and tries to enjoy all the moments big and small in her life.

Post Modern Childbirth

Next up: my friend Rachel's blog: PostModern Childbirth. Rachel is a doula in Queens and Post Modern Childbirth is her company. Rachel naturally birthed two babies at her home and is a champion of natural birth. She's also one of the most grounded, truly kind people I have ever met. If I were to ever have another baby (no), I would ask her to be my doula. She's amazing, and I am honored to be her friend. Her blog is all about her thoughts and musings on birthing and mothering.

Madelyn Ridgeway: A Southern Flair

Finally, last but certainly not least, is my friend Madelyn Ridgeway's blog: A Southern Flair. Madelyn is an event planner in Iowa and when I tell you she makes Martha Stewart look like a slacker with zero creativity, I mean it. Madelyn continually awes me with her boundless energy and inspired ideas for making events look effortlessly pulled together and special, not to mention beautiful. Her attention to detail is truly remarkable. Madelyn is a Southern girl to the core and believes in the lost art of hospitality. You'll see this in her blog.

And there you have it! A trifecta of blogs for you to check out. I hope your week shapes up to be fabulous.

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What to do with a hole in the wall?

The middle room has gone completely unfinished. I painted it last year during a hurricane and loved the color by Sherwin Williams called Ancient Marble, you can see it here:

It reads a little more green in person but I was so happy with it after changing it from this:

Believe it or not, I am not going to talk about paint today although I am going to repaint this room because I feel like I need a little more color, you know you will be the first to see (besides my husband and Shanna) once I paint the room over again. What I really want to talk about is that weird area next to the bed with an Ikea spinny mirror stand shoved in it. Keeping with the spirit of Shanna's post yesterday, I am going to enlist your help.

What are we going to do with this small, very awkward, hole in the wall?!

When we moved it in there were shelves going up the entire wall (they were painted gray, and still are but now reside in the basement). Useful yes but just didn't seem right to me. For now I plan on keeping the full bed in the room but I want to make this guest bedroom functional and cozy which is just not the case right now. No night stand? Should that be a closet? Should I make a fold out nightstand and keep some shelves or close this entire thing up and call it a day?

Here are some photos of this area, oh and if you have any idea for the open "window" area at the very top, I am all ears.

Speedo was trying to help. He really just wanted to sit in the open hole once I moved the mirror to take pictures but it does look like he is helping me analyze the situation! Always so curious! You can see where the shelves hung, there are quite a few of them, one you cannot see but it goes right where the window is at the top.

Here is the window at the top.

Looks like there used to be a door for this, you can see where hinges used to be. Unfortunately, there is no door hanging around the house anywhere to rehang if I wanted to.

What would you do with this area? I would love to hear what you think and if you have any other ideas for the room let me know. I have to get moving on this area of the house!

Happy Friday!!

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Swoon Reader Poll: What Color Should I Paint the New Chair?

Hi all!

Happy Thursday! What better on a March Thursday than a poll? And not just any poll ... a poll about paint. Woo!

A few weeks ago, a family friend stopped by with a house warming gift for us: a super cool thrift store find - a cane chair. Here it is:

I love it. But of course I want to paint it. I think it will be perfect in the guest room, which I posted about here. I'm a little stumped on what color to paint the chair thought. Should I stick with super safe and use my beloved Dover White? Or go with dark grey? What about a fun color like yellow or green? Or something completely different? Please vote on this important topic.

What color should I paint the cane chair?

poll by twiigs.com

I can't wait to see what you all think. Thanks! And here's hoping the weekend is upon us in record time.

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WWJW: Wear tunics and leggings like a pro

It can be so hard to figure out how to wear leggings with tunics without looking frumpy or too casual. Shanna suggested posting about different ways to wear them for every day or work outfits (if you have a slightly more business casual dress code). Great idea! I usually wear leggings to work out or lounge around in but there are so many other things you can do with them. Take a look!

Adorable. I wish my feet looked that cute in flats because I would rock this outfit on weekends. Loving the plaid top with the leggings, it is such a relaxed, fun look yet still very put together.

Source: fashionblog-cococouture.blogspot.com via Susan on Pinterest

This look really works because instead of the tunic just being long and straight with no shape, the drawstring pulls in right at the waist giving a slimming effect:

Source: polyvore.com via Meghan on Pinterest

The striped shirt is a little on the short side but the whole thing is pulled together once it's paired with the trench. The trench gives it a little more length making the short shirt more acceptable to wear out in public (in my opinion at least).

Source: thebudgetbabe.com via Kyla on Pinterest

This top is incredibly frilly so I know it may not be for everyone but what I like about this one is that it has a drawstring like the second picture, however, this one is a bit lower creating the illusion of a skirt/dress if pulled a little tighter. I know this "dress" would be just an eensy weensy bit short but once you pair these items with leggings you will see your comfort level with slightly shorter pieces of clothing increase (it's safe to bend over :) ).

Source: venus.com via Jillian on Pinterest

Here is something similar but instead of boots we have heels. For me, it's usually easier to wear a longer tunic when you have heels on since more of your leg is showing to keep you looking long and lean. Try it out, you may feel like you can wear a shorter top when you have your knee high boots on.

Source: ruelala.com via Becca on Pinterest

I adore the third style, I need to go stalk these items out next time I go shopping, MUST GET A WHITE BLAZER! The fourth style is my next favorite, I love the pop of color and the deep v-neck keeps this straighter shape from looking too boxy.

Source: cabicanary.com via Kathy on Pinterest

OOOH man this look makes me want spring in the worst way! White legging/jeggings with a tunic and tan wedges? Yes please and these pops of coral are to die for!