Finally had time to sit down and read this month's Elle Decor issue and was excited when I saw about this installation opening soon in DC!

German artist, Wolfgang Laib at the Phillips Collection, opens March 2.

Something else that caught my eye, in this issue, was the piece on Irving Harper and a few of his "Works In Paper", he is truly a creative genius. His work brings me back to the fun innocence of art. 

Brass Etagere Completed!

Here are the pictures of the the newly painted brass estagere! I used Rustoleum Metallic Brass finish, $10 for two bottles from Home Depot.

Fleur de Lis Tie Rack

 Etagere Project!!

I found this etagere at Ikea and I am going to spray paint it brass...will post pics after!

Click here to see at Ikea. 

Sketch I did titled "Reflection", brass fish I found at flea market, and new candle from Diptyque...smells amazing. 

New curtains from West Elm and curtain rod from Etsy.

Piano Bench Project! 

When I saw this old crumby piano bench, I immediately wanted to take it and give it a makeover. So I took it to my parents house at the bay where I used my Dad's workshop to sand, prime and paint it. 

While I let the paint dry, I took some fabric I had and cut it to size and used a staple gun to attach it to the seat cushion. Then once it was all dry I screwed the seat top back in and voila a new and improved bench to throw my purse on when I walk in the door!

While at my parents house at the bay, I gave them some new pillows for their living room and screened porch. Have a look!

I found both of these fabric patterns at Calico Corners.

 "In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." Albert Camus  

 Family dinner at Rio Grande!

 BIg MAC ATTACK!

Homemade Margherita Pizza- nothing better!

 We love you RGIII- Get better soon!

Oil painting I attempted of me and Joey on the beach! Elephants tooth from my grandfather Pop who was a dentist. 

 Beck and Patch skating!

 Two new books! "Vogue Living" and "Creativity at Work" by Heather Clawson whose blog Habitually Chic gives me daily inspiration. Thank you Heather for encouraging me to follow my dreams! 

 Alice and Olivia Dress for Claire and Scott's Wedding! 

 Glass knobs I found at World Market.

 Runner from Williams-Sonoma and gold chargers from pottery barn. Floor pillows from Crate and Barrel,  gold candlesticks from thrift store, celtic cross from flea market. 

Painting I found on Etsy by Australian artist Maria Pedersen.

Makeup tray organizer from Bed, Bath & Beyond

Cheers to Jules and Will!

Over Thanksgiving one of my best friends got engaged and I could not be more pumped for her and her fiance! Best Wishes and Congratulations to Julie and Will! Love you both. 

Loyola Days-"chipmunks"

           Christmas Time really is the most wonderful time of the year! HO HO HO!!

Washington Harbor Ice Skating Rink, new this year!  You can have a drink at the bar and then go for a skate, not very safe but fun. 

Gaver Farm where we cut down our tree this year

"Brown paper packages tied up in strings...these are a few of my favorite things". I still need to watch Sound of Music this Christmas season. 

Christmas mimosas and Christmas Story...never gets old.

Dining Room table and chairs we found on Craigslist- very interesting experience...

Photos I took of the Bay (top) and OCNJ (bottom), found the frames on ebay at Craigs Frame Shop!

Craigs Frame Shop

 Mimosas for Christmas Morning! 

Mary and Joey at Bay in Fairhaven.

Christmas walk on beach at Fairhaven. Fur Vest from consignment shop in Annapolis called New To You. 

Newest addition to our family...my brother Pat's puppy Gus...coolest dog.

First time Gus goes in Bay

Looking for oysters

Twister!

"Please  Sir may I have some more?"

Katie and Gus..hes so fat!

Since we just got married and we had to buy all of our furniture all at once, I looked for any deal I could find. This couch, chair and ottoman were a steal from Ikea. They are just as nice looking and comfortable as the ones I have seen elsewhere for a lot more.  The large gold framed mirror above the sofa we found at a flea market.

I made these pillows with fabric from Lewis and Sheron Textiles

If you would like to order one please email me at eaveith@gmail.com. Price- $20 each

If you would like to make one follow these simple instructions:

1. Pick out a fabric and cut it into a square or rectangle adding a one inch seam allowance on all sides.

2. With right (the side you want showing) sides together pin three sides of the pillow together. On the bottom edge mark three inches in from the left and from the right sides. 

3. Starting at one of the marks sew all around the edges leaving a half inch seam allowance leaving the space between the marks open.

4. Clip the corners and iron the seams then turn the pillow right-side out.

5. Insert pillow form and slip stitch the opening shut. You're all done!

We do not have much cabinet space in our apt so I am using this galvanized tub for our "Bar". Still in search of a bar cart. Any suggestions?

New little pillows from World Market- also found all the new knobs for my dressers there. Found this iron sleigh bed frame from crate and barrel. Stool at foot of bed I found at Home Goods. Lamps from Pottery Barn.

New Turkish towels I'm obsessed with. Found the hooks at bed bath and beyond. 

My one award in high school was for Booster Club- the above photo was the prize. "The Visitation Lodge circa 2003" Monogrammed towels by Alexandra!

Bathroom organizer from Pottery Barn- great since we have no cabinet space in our bathroom.

Soaps out make the bathroom smell good even when it shouldn't!

Found this wall cabinet at Target six years ago and it is still going strong.

Old Sailing trophy of Pop's that I use for qtips now. He probably would not approve! Glasses I found at crate and barrel and Michaels Craft Store.

Vanity tray of my Grandmothers, old photo of Pop and Lois sailing 1947 and one of Mom and Dad in their prize sweatshirts after winning Fairhaven Volleyball tournament 1989. Genie bottle I found at thrift store, it serves no purpose but something pretty to look at.

Chair I painted and reupholstered in fabric from Calico Corners and shades I got at Bed Bath & beyond. The fig tree is on its last leg, any suggestions for a new tree??

Another table we found on craigslist!

I love these shutters that my Mom found at a flea market.  We found this wrought iron console table in Annapolis at Parkemoor Home.
Parkemoor Store Annapolis
I definitely jumped on the sunburst mirror bandwagon and found this one above on ebay! 
Here is one similar to it- 
Sunburst Mirror

I was looking for an abstract blue painting and could not find one that I loved so I decided to paint this one myself. I found the plein air frame on ebay. 

Bedroom once the old icky blinds were out and the new shades in...so much easier to sleep in now:)

Really cool french dresser we found on Craigslist.

I love all the stripes with neutral colors.