dinner set from denmark

pebble candles

indian print blocks | leaf buckets | cloth sketch book

when i recently discovered harabu house, i was enamored by the beauty and seamless integration of cultures from all over the world. gathering inspiration from singapore to india to denmark, you’ll find home goods that have a modern look and a global flair. working hard to promote sustainable products which provide economic, social and environmental benefits to the artisans who create them, you can feel good about shopping here, too!

harabu house elsewhere: shop | facebook | blog | twitter

wrap up: {accessories} {cultural} {decor} {global} {harabu house} {home}

welcome to our vine covered cottage!

wrap up: {barn} {converted} {cottage} {home} {vine covered}

i love nc by katie daisy

after a long day of traveling yesterday, i woke up this morning to a bright and sunny day in north carolina! today i plan to attend my favorite yoga class, catch up with a dear friend and spend lots of time with my family. i’m going to call the weekend a little early so that i can get my day started, but i wish each of you a beautiful weekend filled with love and happiness. see you on monday!

p.s. don’t forget! enter the giveaway for the world’s tiniest post office before sunday at midnight for a chance to win. good luck!

wrap up: {home} {katie daisy} {north carolina} {travel} {weekend}

i love this. love. love. love.

when pastels and neutral bases hit a blank canvas i think the beginnings of a home are made. ivy nassopoulos is a home stylist from frankurt germany, and her love and passion for beautiful living, unique interiors and pretty homes is so apparent in her work at new ivy style. her photography will inspire you and her cards, garland and wire letters will help you make your house a home.

wrap up: {domestic} {handmade} {home} {interiors} {ivy nassopoulos} {living} {pastels} {pretty} {stylist}

image: organic ground cinnamon from Twig and Leaf Botanicals

This Spring, like last Spring, we have ants entering our apartment. Since we don’t own the building, there isn’t much we can do to the foundation or the yard to keep them out, but as I’ve discovered, there are many tricks you can do inside to keep the ants away.

I have small children, and have had pets in the past, so I am very nervous to use pesticides to deal with insects. I have tried many natural methods to combat an ant problem – these three methods have been most effective for me:

Sprinkle ground cinnamon around. I had heard this for years, and finally gave it a try. I tested it around ants on the floor, and they did everything they could to avoid it. It doesn’t appear to hurt them – they just can’t stand cinnamon. I suggest sprinkling it where ants are entering a room, or where food is kept.

Spray surfaces with vinegar. Scout ants lead the colony to a food source through scented trails.Vinegar will destroy that trail, preventing ants from relocating a food source in your home. This also does not kill the ants, but diminishes their efforts.

Create a bait with borax and powdered sugar. The sugar will attract the ants, and the borax will kill them via dehydration. Mix about 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of borax; place in shallow dishes (such as jar lids), and keep them in a safe place near the ants, such as in a cupboard, under the sink or under an appliance. The point is that the ants will hopefully take this mixture back to the colony, and killing all who eat it.

It’s been almost two weeks now since I tried the cinnamon method, and I haven’t seen an ant since. Last year was worse, and the borax sugar trap took care of the problem. Do you have a natural method for ridding your home of ants or other insects?

Out to find ways to make life simpler, Ashley is tackling life one DIY project at a time. Learning as she goes, she also spends her days writing Indie Pretty Projects and creating for her Etsy shop.

wrap up: {chemical free} {home} {insect repellent} {natural} {pests} {simple}

 

 
 
 

part three of our road trip was visiting our hometown in north carolina and spending some time with our families. it was warm, green and bursting with blooms! i am so thankful for the time we spent there. it’s always hard to go home and sad to leave, but i’m excited for the opportunities we have ahead and can’t wait to see what the future brings. we are blessed with the most amazing families, so here’s a big shout out to them- thank you for all the delicious meals and all that you did for us! we love you. :) xox

wrap up: {home} {road trip}

 

 

 
i just love this little bright and airy flat. it’s the home of designer jan skácelík and her style is right up my ally. wooden features and punches of color against a theme of white and gray bring this retro scandinavian style to life. if you love the featured artwork here, you can find similar works for sale in her etsy shop, as she’s also a graphic designer. head on over to her blog, design attractor, for more inspiration!

wrap up: {decor} {home} {inspiration} {jan skacelik} {retro} {scandinavian} {style}

 
probably most well known for their draper stripe duvet, dwell studio is much more than just bedding. with home decor, furniture and an extensive line for babies and kids, they make it easy to modernize your home. i love the geometrics, bold colors and smart lines that most of their items feature, and have wanted some of their striped bedding for a while now.  with rugs, pillows and even fabric you can purchase by the yard you can get their look in no time!

wrap up: {bedding} {decor} {duvet} {dwell studio} {geometric} {home} {stripes}