So do you guys remember back in May when I was freaking out about what kind of chair to get for the nursery? Well I thought I would put my two cents in and let you know how I feel about it now. After much debate I decided to go ahead and order rocker legs for my H-Frame vintage Eames chair off of ebay and to accompany the rocker I purchased a grey knitted pouf from CB2 to increase the overall comfort READ MORESo do you guys remember back in May when I was freaking out about what kind of chair to get for the nursery? Well I thought I would put my two cents in and let you know how I feel about it now. After much debate I decided to go ahead and order rocker legs for my H-Frame vintage Eames chair off of ebay and to accompany the rocker I purchased a grey knitted pouf from CB2 to increase the overall comfort READ MORE
I'm trying to be as economical as possible when it comes to planning this nursery. With unpaid maternity leave to look forward to, we have to pinch every penny for the next 18 weeks. That being said, I was trying to figure out the best way to get a cool and comfortable rocking chair into my life, and I think I've come up with a solution.A few years back I picked up a pair of Eames shell arm chairs READ MORE
Welcome to my latest project: planning this new kid’s future nursery! Heck yes. Here's how the story goes: When Finn was in my stomach we were in the midst of selling a loft-style condo in Saint Paul with no rooms (except for the bathroom), which in turn allowed for NO nursery and therefore NO nursery planning. Back then, the only thing that Finn needed was his crib. We didn't have any room or space READ MORE
The Allen fam was confined to our house this weekend. We all came down with the same nasty cold and I was as sick as I had been in a long time. Luckily the weather didn't make us feel like venturing out too far, and we got to snuggle in and be cozy. I was able to finish a bunch of projects that I've been wanting to get done for awhile from the comfort of my couch.I have been scouring craigslist READ MORE
I wanted to take a minute and show you what I've been working on. I always appreciate seeing other peoples creative places, and now that I've gotten settled in my new house, I'd like to share mine with you.Of course, my studio is located in the basement next to the furnace and near the cat box, but whatever. Jeff has his music studio upstairs in a light and airy room, (which he hardly uses), but READ MORE
