I am not sure what I envisioned for my week off of house hunting. I suppose I imagined Greta and I– poolside–with a tall, frosty glass of lemonade and, of course, a sippy cup for the little cub. Maybe nice strolls around the block. Perhaps we would even have time to surprise Chris and make a feast for dinner…or learn how to make a feast, at least. We have done none of those things. Greta hasn’t even wanted to go in her bouncy horse. (!!!) She has only wanted to roll around and mope and whine. I believe we are entering the teething phase.
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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Julia, good work on the changing table and glider! You seriously just motivated me to start (thinking…) about painting the dresser we got from our realtor. I said, THINKING…don’t get too excited. hahahaha
I try not to think about but I get SO sad thinking about you and Greta alone, and me and Brinley alone. We were made for each other. Julia!!!! Oh, and if we have another girl, you know your name is like top 3 right? I still love that name.
Okay, no tears this next week okay???? Maybe the house thing just isn’t supposed to happen RIGHT now. Don’t settle okay??
Love the new look in the nursery–way to complete a project! No small undertaking these days, eh?
Julia, good work on the changing table and glider! You seriously just motivated me to start (thinking…) about painting the dresser we got from our realtor. I said, THINKING…don’t get too excited. hahahaha
I try not to think about but I get SO sad thinking about you and Greta alone, and me and Brinley alone. We were made for each other. Julia!!!! Oh, and if we have another girl, you know your name is like top 3 right? I still love that name.
Okay, no tears this next week okay???? Maybe the house thing just isn’t supposed to happen RIGHT now. Don’t settle okay??