Monthly : April 2012

27 Apr

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My Home Rocks Tours:
The Beasley’s Mini Barn

by · April 27, 2012 · 1 Comment

DIY Mini Miniature American Red White BARN SHED Double Garage Doors

When Marcy sent in pictures of her family’s miniature barn shed, in Mobile, Alabama, it morphed me into a little girl again, because all I wanted to do was run inside and play house! This cute storage cabin was designed and built by Marcy’s talented dad, Malcolm, to replace a smaller hut that was falling apart after years of heavy use stashing away tools, and….. Read more »

25 Apr

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Dining Banquettes
& Kitchen Breakfast Nooks

by · April 25, 2012 · 1 Comment

Via Beautiful Habitat

I’ll be honest, if I don’t get seated in a comfy booth when visiting a restaurant, it puts a bad taste in my mouth for the whole meal–no matter what’s on the menu–so the idea of having my very own banquette seating right here in my own home makes me absurdly giddy. Dining room dĂ©cor is often predictable when it boils down to layout, but….. Read more »

18 Apr

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Chalkboard Paint Ideas for a Blast of Blackboard Décor!

by · April 18, 2012 · 4 Comments

Via My Trendy Tykes

You may have noticed the chalky trend that is blackboard walls and home accessories, of which I was a little reserved in the beginning; the notion of chalk dust flying around my home, or transferring onto clothes, did not appeal, and I know I’d be a control freak as to who may scribble what on my lovingly perfected memo wall! But I must admit, I’m….. Read more »

13 Apr

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My Home Rocks Tours:
Elisicia’s Beloved Bathroom

by · April 13, 2012 · 4 Comments

traditional classic white bathroom scheme claw foot roll top bath

When My Home Rocks reader, Elisicia Moore, director of charity Petit Miracle Interiors in Battersea, London, sent pictures of her beloved bathroom via my Submission Form, I think I fell a little bit in love with it too! A chic traditional scheme, complete with a classic roll top bath on contrasting claw feet, is given a luxurious finish with the addition of an elegant fringed….. Read more »

11 Apr

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Girls Bedroom Design Ideas for a Stylish Little Miss

by · April 11, 2012 · 2 Comments

Via Home Love Studio

Every princess should have a palace, and this selection of girls room dĂ©cor ideas holds inspiration for a whole spectrum of stroppy sovereigns, ranging from the traditional pink-thinking tot to the castle-grey loving modern little Miss. A pink or lilac based scheme seems the obvious place to start, little ladies often gravitate toward the sugary shades but that sweetness can become a little sickly, so….. Read more »