Yesterday I was in Wal-Mart picking up a few things. There was a mother and father coaching their son, who looked about 7, on Valentines. He seemed really stressed on which ones to pick. I hung out in the cosmetics department and heard his dad try to convince him to get the CARS ones. His mom chimed in that he “did really like that movie.” There was silence for a couple seconds. It must have been just enough time for him to read some of the sample cards on the back of the box. Those cars must have been saying some pretty romantic things to each other because he said he “couldn’t give that to a girl. That’s gross!”
Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.
We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.
We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.
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Hooray! Excellent first blog. Excellent first blog. Remember Dad made some on his computer and was so proud of his coy lovey sayings? I remember one had a bunch of monkeys on it in a barrell and I remember I was going to give that one to Mike Lakatos. But, I don’t remember why. Homemade valentines. Only at our house!
Chris and Julia have a blog?! I had no idea! I am so excited to read it all the time. I miss the convenience of short hair the most. I used to never blow dry it or even style it. Now I look like a train ran over me if I don’t blow dry it AND straighten it. I just want it to be past my shoulders already!