Clean, crisp, & orderly translates into serene, peaceful & tranquil~(in my design book) & for the bathroom any way! Here is a showcase of six ways to utilize white subway tile for the bathroom, & not just “confined” to the bath or shower enclosure! The light fixtures, flooring choices & patterns, and decorative accents give personality to these lovely white subway tile bathroom spaces…..ahhh, I can just feel the relaxation emanating from these rooms…..enjoy!
It’s Janurary 6th and I have not taken down the Christmas decorations; like as in a fully decorated, beautifully lit, ornamented tree is still standing in our living room, taking center stage for all to see (and wonder what it is still doing there at this “late date”). I just can’t seem to get motivated to take it down; maybe it has to do with the fact that our twin sons are home visiting for their winter break from college and I know they have to leave to go back in a few days, maybe I am extra tired after 2 weeks of hosting lots and lots of company, whatever the case, I realized something this morning as I turned on the switch to light up the garland that winds through our staircase railings~I am still enjoying the decorations and all of the charm and memory that they hold, so guess what? I am going to start off this New Year by just enjoying the moment, by reflecting on the beauty of this season (yes, even well into the first week of January) and by not worrying about the “deadline” or pressure of putting all of the decorations away (now if they are still up come Valentine’s Day we might have a bit of a problem here lol). As far as decorating tips for the New Year…..they are going to have to wait; I am “too busy” appreciating what is already here, because sometimes the best design tip is just that~enjoying what you already have.
Happy New Year all!
I am a self professed sucker for succulents; which might have something to do with the fact that they are such a low maintenance option~taking care of three kids, a dog and a husband is enough for me thank you very much! Here are some gorgeous succulent centerpiece options that are sure to delight! 
Here are some fantastic & incredibly SIMPLE DIY projects that make me smile! Hope they tickle your fancy too!
courtesy of…..
http://www.pinterest.com/allisajacobs/diy-crafts/
Here are some fantastic Easter egg DIY decorating ideas that are sure to please, and be tons of fun in the process! Everything from Indigo dyed, foil treated, washi taped, glittered, painted, woodburned, and even nail polished! Check out these great options for your Easter decorating projects! http://www.pinterest.com/jennfcox75/diy-projects/
One of my absolute favorite & incredibly simple decorating tips, is to group or stack books and/or magazines together on a coffee table, shelf, table, or desk, using them as a sort of decorative “platform” for a potted plant, a vase with fresh flowers, a candle, or a favorite decorative & meaningful piece (think framed family picture, piece of pottery, etc..) and voila! you have an instant eye catching vignette, using common items already in your home! Check out these great options to get you started!
http://www.pinterest.com/jennfcox75/decorative-accents/
This is a fantastic DIY ottoman project! Check it out….
Last month, in one of my first decor posts, I talked about creating a more kid-friendly coffee table. Well, the industrial wood table with sharp corners still wasn’t friendly enough for our little ‘bulldozer’ so Gary and I decided we needed an upholstered coffee table. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a new one, I thought I’d try covering an old one we have upstairs in our loft. This DIY is all over Pinterest so I am not claiming that its original, but I think ours is a little different than many I’ve seen out there.
Above it the finished product, what do you think? There are so many tutorials online so I’m not going to re-write one, but I recommend you use this one from The Not So Newlywed McGees blog.
Stained the legs “provence”
At the end of the day we spent $140 to complete this…
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I don’t know about you but about this time every year I start itchin’ for Spring….living in Bend Oregon, where the primary seasons are Winter and Summer (with fall and spring making casual appearances) I am familiar with this “affliction” of “the Spring itch”. I absolutely adore the high desert, with an overall mild climate and plenty of Vit D, but let’s face it, come mid-March, I’m over Winter and ready for some springtime! So what better way to “ring in Spring” than to freshen up the house with a bit of springtime flair, to help the season come around~at least this way, even if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, the interior of our home will feel fresh & Springy! (think pops of color, vases filled with fresh blooms, a new “cheery” rug, a fun print, buy a set of kitchen towels that make you happy, fresh linens on the beds, new everyday glassware, maybe even a fresh coat of paint in that room that has really been needing it!)…..check out these great “spring” rooms for more inspiration! http://www.pinterest.com/jennfcox75/home-style-file/
Thank you alongcameollie for the nomination! I am flattered!
Along Came Ollie was nominated for the Liebster Award by Adventures of Mom-Mom! Thank you so much!
The Liebster Award is a blogger award given by bloggers to bloggers in order to broaden the blogging community. If you are nominated for the Liebster Award, you have a few rules to follow:
I received the following questions:
1. Why did you start blogging? After having my son last year, I found myself a little lost as a new stay-at-home mom. I knew I wanted to continute my career but wasn’t ready to go back to the traditional 9-to-5 job…
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Bits & Pieces design 