Category Archives: Design Inspiration

Suddenly Inspired / Polyvore

Me & Lindye had a lot of fun filming this latest episode of Suddenly Inspired. Polyvore – has become one of our new FAV sites! You can create custom collages using actual merchandise & products you find online! The Polyvore site is extremely helpful in creating inspiration boards for your wedding because each image saves...

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I LOVE Danish.

And not just danish pastries! I have discovered a new style that I just can’t get enough of…Danish Modern. After getting married I have learned to embrace compromise. I love vintage decor & Troy loves all things modern – we’ve got to find a compromise somewhere :) This past week we bought a new couch...

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Suddenly Inspired / Fresh Coffee Body Scrub

This fresh coffee body scrub will leave your skin smooth, refreshed, and wedding day ready! Makes great gifts too, so just add your own designer’s touch. Watch this body scrub episode and become “mad scientists” with Lindye and I!

Suddenly Inspired | Fresh Coffee Body Scrub from Lindye Galloway on...

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Suddenly Inspired on Wedding Chicks!

Exciting news! The show, Suddenly Inspired, that I co-host with Lindye Galloway was featured on Wedding Chicks this week! You won’t want to miss this episode – DIY placemats that you can incorporate into your wedding – or use at home! Be sure to stop by the Wedding Chicks to see additional photos & leave...

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Suddenly Inspired

I am so excited to announce a new wedding series called Suddenly Inspired that I am co-hosting with my good friend Lindye Galloway Events! Our goal is to inspire brides with innovative ideas & designs that help them define their personal wedding style. Then we show brides how to infuse that style into their big day! Check out all...

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Balboa Island Tresures.

This Saturday, my neighbor Lydia & I vowed to wake up at 6am and conquer the much anticipated Balboa Island garage sale. I went to bed early & work up bright eyed & bushy tailed. We started our morning off with a quick trip to Starbucks & some fresh baked treats from the Cinnamon Roll...

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Small Spaces. Painted.

When we moved into our house, the first thing Troy & I wanted to do was paint. Something about color on the walls feels more like home. We went to Home Depot, chose a few colors (off of a whim) & got to painting. Luckily, most of the colors we loved. But, as I walk...

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Fabric Inspiration

My neighbor Lydia turned me on to this easy wall art idea! It works great for a combination of spaces & won’t put your decorating budget over the edge! Below is a little step-by-step tutorial for you to try at home!

What you’ll need: Embroidery hoop(s) (They come in a variety of sizes & are usually...

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Newport Porch Revamp

The much anticipated Sweet Tea Porch is finished! Since we moved in, Troy & I have been coveting a front porch where we can drink our morning coffee, work on our lap tops, and of course people watch. Before we were able to get started, we had to take care of some business in the...

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Recycled DIY

A couple of weeks ago, my sister posted one of the easiest DIY projects you’ll ever do! A great piece of fabric art that can compliment any room. I loved her choice of fabric (below) & not so perfect approach. All you need are some fabric scarps, string, an empty frame & a little inspiration.

Here...

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A sweet tea porch.

After watching a fabulous episode of Curb Appeal…Troy & I decided to get a move on fixing up the front of our beach house.  It has taken some serious elbow grease…but it is all worth it because we just got the OK to build a sitting area in place of one of the front planters....

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unsuspecting easter guests

Lets just face it. Easter decor is so cheesy! So we might as well embrace it & invite some unsuspecting critters to the party. Some of these little guys are pretty stylish…and others are simply for fun! I am loving the idea of incorporating owls into this bunny hopping holiday. To make some felt window...

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