Blanket headboard

by amyswear // August 23, 2011 // 4 Comments

With all the quilts in our family, I’m surprised that we haven’t come up with this already. A quilt or blanket rack makes the perfect visual headboard for this bed – and how easy and practical! You don’t have to... Continue reading →

A quick and easy key hanger

by amyswear // August 3, 2011 // 2 Comments

Another easy craft-in-a-day idea. Pick up a simple frame, some funky fabric and some hooks and you’ve got the makings for a great key hanger. Wouldn’t this be adorable with the Amy Butler Fabrics? I always need a way to... Continue reading →

Building on inspiration

by amyswear // July 31, 2011 // 2 Comments

If you’re a regular reader, you may remember my niece, Meghan’s wall of embroidery hoops — I saw this the other day and thought it was a brilliant “build” on the idea to use them as bulletin boards. Continue reading →

A new twist on a futon

by amyswear // July 22, 2011 // No Comments

Karup Sofa Beds offer some trendy space-saving futon sofa-sleeper solutions with a fresh new look. These versatile little numbers would be great for a college apartment, vacation home, guest room or teenager’s room. Continue reading →

This reminds me of my old dorm room

by amyswear // July 1, 2011 // No Comments

The rooms in my dorm were fitted out with fixed furniture — basically, a desk, a bed with two drawers underneath and a fixed “bolster” to along the wall side of the bed that was padded and could be used... Continue reading →

Who says a laundry room has to be boring?

by amyswear // June 11, 2011 // 2 Comments

By nature of being a cottage, Tilly’s Cottage is too teensy weensy to have a laundry room but man how I wish it did! I was thinking about most laundry rooms I’ve seen and I think it’s fair to say... Continue reading →

Great tips for recent renovators

by amyswear // May 7, 2011 // 2 Comments

Lots of great tips courtesy of Real Simple magazine on painting, cleaning, hanging artwork, etc. to make all those final finishings of a renovation easier. If you’re nervous about banging a finger when hanging artwork, the magazine recommends a clothespin... Continue reading →

I do my best thinking in the shower

by amyswear // April 28, 2011 // 3 Comments

I came across this and thought I’d pass it on to any of you folks who are a bit like me when it comes to deep thoughts and inspiration in the shower! This is a waterproof notepad called “AquaNotes”. You... Continue reading →

BrickBox Shelving Innovation

by amyswear // March 23, 2011 // 2 Comments

These stackable shelving units from Spanish design company, BrickBox, are very cool. You determine the size and configuration to make a unit that best fits your space. Clever. Continue reading →

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