HOME IS WHERE YOUR DISCO STEPS ARE

I think with the advent of this cold weather, I've caught a little  winter decorating bug.  All this time spent inside has made me go all Martha Stewart - cleaning, cooking, Googling DIY recipes for all natural laundry and dish soap.

 

You know, those kinds of things. 

Plus, now that our five person house has lost two roommates - there is plenty of space to spare, leaving a great big inspiring blank canvas to play with. 

We live in an adorable old bungalow on one of the most frequented streets in East Nashville, which makes it a prime location. The house has four bedrooms and two baths, not to mention a huge kitchen, entertainment area and dining room.  I've been absolutely dying to get my paws on it. 

Downside is: For the past billion years of its existence (okay, well maybe more like 7 years?) It's been predominately rented by college aged men (boys.) If this brief description doesn't paint a full picture for you, I really don't know what will.

Now to make this long story short: The house needs love. So much love. And someone with a vagina (myself) to love it. 

I've got a lot planned with my winter, including giving this little love nest an update. So with that in mind - the first place I turned to was Pinterest for a little inspiration. 

 

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SPRING FEVER: I'M GOING MAD!

I've never been a patient person.  I like immediate results.  Sure I've tried to get all Zen, but even balancing my Chakras doesn't ward off my Spring Fever.  Only one thing exists in my mind that I want more than the whole of Givenchy's Resort 2012 collection, and that one thing is Spring. 

I can't complain too much, as we've finally exited the awkward month of February, Thank Heaven, and the Spring Vernal Equinox (LEARN MORE HERE) will begin in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, at 1:14 AM! Not too far off. I guess I can learn a little patience. Maybe. 

Until then, I'm just going to pretend it's spring. 

 In some parts of the country it's still pretty chilly, so feel free to cheat Mother Nature by creating one of these absolutely adorable briefcase picnics thought up by Paige of Paigerussell.com. You can find a great picture tutorial on what I believe to be the holy of holies design site, Designsponge and proceed to enjoy the great outdoors anywhere! 

Or you could add a LIVING MOSS carpet to your bathroom to liven things up a bit. This original idea comes from La Chanh Nguyen's Design Portfolio found HERE. What fun!

Blue Spring room by prop stylist Robyn Glaser

If Grass + Moss just aren't your thing, then why not get crafty with a paint can? You've heard of the expression 'Spring Cleaning' I'm sure, and thats because Spring is a great time to bring in the new, and kick out the old. Try breaking up the boring monotony of your eggshell white walls with some moody, broody spring time blue. Complete the look with some elegant paintings, framed embroidery or perhaps some decorative plates! 

If you're like me and you're enjoying a lazy Sunday at home and you just don't feel like getting out paint or hunting down moss, this is an ideal solution to your Spring time blues. Try whipping together these colorful goodies instead, sit down and watch some quality Sunday night television and pretend it's 70 degrees outside. Find the recipe HERE!