Wallpaper Tips and Tricks

We did a wallpaper wall in our nursery and learned so much in the process! It was both much harder and much easier than I expected, and while the results are not perfect we are very happy with our efforts and the overall look. I’m sharing the tricks we learned below - I’m hoping to do our dining room next, and knowing these tips will make things much easier!

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Inspiration: Container Gardens

There are many good reasons to choose a container garden - you have a small space, you don’t have proper dirt or soil for planting, all you have is a patio or deck… whatever the reason, a container garden can be a stylish way to bring some freshness and greenery to a space! From front porches to balconies, backyards to poolside, check out some chic container gardens for inspiration!

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Inspiration: Built-In Shelves

One of the greatest struggles in home design is balancing style and function. Done correctly, built-in shelving accomplishes both, allowing you to display things like books, art and decorative items in a stylish way, but also providing space for storage boxes and baskets for extra functionality.

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Friday Five: DIY Winter Wreaths

I've always thought wreaths make such a great DIY project. First, they are fairly easy and generally inexpensive to do. You generally need a new one for every season, or even for specific holidays, which means you need a handful in stock for every occasion. Since it doesn't stay on the door for more than a few months it is totally fine to use the same wreath each year, so you get good use out of the wreath and don't get bored by the style. 

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Festive Wall Art at Schoolhouse Electric

Last weekend Schoolhouse Electric and Work/Shop PDX collaborated on a holiday party celebrating local vendors and artists as a way to get Portland into the holiday spirit. In addition to a s'mores bar, wine, appetizers and samples Work/Shop hosted a class to make wreaths and hanging wall decor to take home!

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Holiday Cookie Gift Boxes

Making cookies to give away gives me all of the joy of baking, while also providing a great homemade treat to share with my loved ones. This year I made the most adorable cookie boxes for friends, family and clients and couldn't be happier with the way they turned out!

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DIY Tufted Headboards

David and I recently got a new mattress and bed frame, and the last thing we need to make our bed complete is a new headboard! My stepdad is an amazing wood-worker and has kindly agreed to build us the tufted fabric headboard of our dream. I'm sharing some of the design inspiration that is guiding us on building our own headboard. 

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