live simply

I saw this on pinterest and wish I could buy this somewhere to hang in my house. Such a good reminder, plus it looks a little Scandi...

photo inspiration

My mother-in-law gave me this yellow cake plate for Christmas. Today Isaac and I are eating lunch at the dining room table. I glance at the hutch and feel inspired by the pop of yellow to snap a photo. Here it is!

recycled architectural drawing wrap

I have to credit to Peter for this one. A few years back before we were married he wrapped his Christmas presents in his old work drawings. GENIUS! Let's see it encompasses all of my requirements. 

1. Simple
2. Free
3. Original
4. Green/recycled

The past few years I would ask him for them too late and he would have just thrown out a bunch. But this year I remembered early enough! I think it has something to do with having more time on my hands these days without having a full time job...well OK just a different full time job.

scandi pine

This year we picked a Pine and it even came with pine cones. Peter admitted to me later that he was skeptical that the tree would look nice (since it isn't your traditional tree) but he trusted me and he loves it. We picked out a little tree for Isaac too in hopes he could demolish it all he wants. When we put the tree up it looked so beautiful I didn't even want to decorate it but we started with lights. It was a little to bare for Peter so we settled on just the scandinavian straw ornaments and it looks simple and understated. 

There isn't a single safety hazard on the tree. No glass ornaments, no hooks, no hot lights. It's December 12th and (fingers crossed) not a single tree accident for my little curious and determined "elf."

Isaac's tree

paper quilt

My friend Emily purchased a silhouette machine. It's basically a printer with a knife. I have reaped the benefits. She printed me out these cutouts onto paper and all I had to do was fold them into boxes and hang them. The project is called a "paper quilt" and she purchased the patterns online from A little hut. The projects are endless when you have a silhouette.  You can make stencils, stickers, shapes, etc. Because you can print on various materials like vinyl and contact paper. I love technology!