It's been a long time

Forgive me for going dark for so long.  It's not as though I have not been working, it's that the progress here at the homestead is more subtle and slow.  I am excited to show you a few things that have changed.


We've painted a wall in the kitchen black.  It's chalkboard paint.  Thanks to Kevin for the notion, I really like the way it finishes off the space.

I've yet to get the darn chalk.

(Here is the before black picture:

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Also, we finally got our super sized half moon shaped French mattress style cushion.  It's amazing.

U¨ber cozy den

Notice the sconces that were installed today.

Originally I specified the Jielde sconces, but these are from Restoration Hardware.  They work well in the space.  It'll take some fussing to get the arms where we want them.

something we new englanders can relate to.

I am so tempted to copy this guy & make a fort in my courtyard.

Space of the Week: When Life Gives You Blizzards, Make a Snow Fort

just sayin'

Can't help but think this great home in Brooklyn designed by Elizabeth Roberts reminds me of my own.
Um - black floors.

The kitchen table.  This chandelier is killer.  Wish my kitchen ceilings were high enough to accommodate something like it.

Nice bath.  All the materials that I would use.  Simple.

And penny-rounds.  Becoming a staple in my bathroom projects (especially kids baths!)

  

small new purchase and 1 missed perfect purchase

So happy with the new hand towels that I picked up at West Elm; they are doing a nice new bath line.
 
They work well in my powder room and master bath.


I also love that they have this affordable industrial cabinet which would be great in a bath filled with towels or with beautiful objects.
 


Well, this is not supposed to be a West Elm blog.  Just liking it right now.  


Sad news is that I found the perfect table.  I mean PERFECT and I didn't act on it within the 24 hour hold I put on it and it was sold right out from under me.  OK, so I didn't get back to them in time (I had to work!)  

I am crushed.  I don't think I'll ever find the right table for the dining room.  I shed a tear for this one.  It even has leaves that make it super long.  
Depressed.