I absolutely LOVE this time of year, here in the Pacific Northwest the weather is just about to turn beautiful (and after months of rain I am ready!) The kids are out of school, our baskets and boxes of flowers are growing like crazy and it’s late before it gets dark each evening. I love…
Spring decor
Big changes in the dining room
This refresh in our dining room has been a long time coming, I am SO excited! It seems like a living room or kitchen gets more attention (is it just me?) and the dining room just does not seem to be something we think about updating very often. As our style and ideas for our…
How to modernize your fireplace
When we bought our 1970’s mid century modern home almost 4 years ago the 70’s were still alive and going strong in many areas of our home. At the time I wanted a super clean space and was not ready to bring a lot of color or changes in quite yet. I have always felt…
Bright + happy spring centerpiece
This post has been a while in the making! We got busy around the house working on a million things as usual and I had this fun bowl all styled and ready to go. Then SPRING hit! And I thought how perfect to show how you can turn an on trend DIY textured bowl (inspo…
DIY floral art modern + thrifty (cut and paste skill required)
I have been seeing so many amazing collages online lately, and I love them! I must admit I was really not sure where to start. Do I use a picture of myself, or something online, or already a picture to add to? Should I leave it simple or put it in a pretty frame. Who…
10 pretty things to make this weekend!
You may have a super busy weekend ahead or might be like me with a couple things going on but some free time too! As we head into this Easter weekend I wish you days with love in your heart and people around you that fill you with joy. As the trees explode with blossoms…
Simple modern spring wreath
Happy Spring! It’s OFFICIAL now, we can shout it from the hills and put away any trace of winter (although it is cold and raining here in the PNW) but not the point! Spring is HERE and I am in full spring vibe mode over here at casa tweleveOeight. And rain or shine to kick…
Boho farmhouse spring touches
After a long winter I am SO ready for Spring, I think we all look forward to it, knowing those longer days are not far away. And then there are the flowers, my fave thing about Spring for sure! Even if it’s rainy and overcast here in the Pacific North West, the birds are still…
DIY kraft paper farmhouse wreath
This post has been way too many days in the making. I love how this easy wreath turned out that I made recently for my front door. It was fun, thrifty and I was able to use supplies I already had! Perfect for a rainy day when you want to stay in your…
Early spring flowers DIY
We have had a long winter for the Pacific Northwest, and I don’t know about you, but I am SO ready for Spring. Everything coming to life, longer days, more sun and those first signs of blooms, little buds on the trees and beautiful blooms saying hello after so many months of being tucked away…