I was off most of last week, galavanting around with my little guy swimming, shopping, napping… enjoying.
I was going to get back in the swing of things today with a real nail biter of a post about how we finally installed shower doors in our master bathroom.
But I’m feeling far too inspired of late to talk about boring ol shower doors.
D has the wood all laid out to start building our dining room table, for which I cannot wait, and I think I’d like to make it this runner as a welcome home gift.
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So simple, so pretty, so homey.
Also needed for the three adjectives above:
A wire cloche. Don’t know what a cloche is? Neither did I. Keep scrolling.
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That’s a cloche. Made of wire. And I need one.
PS – She made that for $1.04! She’s got some other really great projects and tips, too. Dig around her blog when you get a minute.
I told you all that I’m involved in this Blogging without Borders thing, yes? My focus is our master suite and I thought I had some solid ideas all wrapped up and ready to go, Amy style. But they keep falling apart and my terror grows daily. My curtains are on the to-do list, but isn’t this a cute little idea?
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Vintage door knobs as tie-backs. Duh!
Now we’ve been in the house for about 6 weeks already, and we really are loving it, but it’s taking a while to really feel settled in. It still has construction dust around the edges, and this interesting new-car-smell. It’s not a bad smell… It is just an odd mix of sheet rock, freshly cut cedar, and newly installed carpet. You know the one. I have a habit of keeping candles lit, but I think I might need to step it up a notch for that extra kick of cozy.
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Lemon, rosemary, and vanilla. Mmmm…
Speaking of vanilla.. Did you know you can DIY that?
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Neat.
That table runner is AMAZING.
Get to work on that cloche, and make me one too! (PS: I knew what a cloche was. I watch too much Food Network)
I’m impressed!
I love that runner! Burlap and lace are gorgeous together!
I think it’s my new favorite!
My aunt totally made vanilla this year and I’ve been enjoying it. So easy! Love, love, love all these ideas! Can’t wait to see the table!
I need to get on the ball! We honestly don’t use it all that much, but something about it just feels so homey. My cousin made those!
Love the runner and those vintage knobs!! GORGEOUS!!
p.s. I didn’t know what a cloche was either, but that sure looks pretty neat
So many great ideas. I think old door knobs as tie back are genius .. what about old door knobs as curtain rod finials???
You are brilliant! That would be fantastic!
So many great ideas! Love the table runner…so pretty and easy to make. Also, love the wire cloche. I have a few glass ones at home but the wire one is fabulous!
I hope it’s easy to make – I’d like to try!
I love the simple flower arrangements on the runner. I am going to have to look into DIY vanilla. I have a bad habit of over using vanilla 1 tsp, tuns into 2…. It would be probably be a lot cheaper to DIY.
Love all these lil inspirations- esp the doorknob curtain holder. Drew has a ton of old doorknobs he’s lugged around for years..ta-da ! ps we finally moved in! will be posting about it hopefully tonight!
YAY!! Congrats to you, my friend! I can’t wait to read all about it!!
Pretty sure I’m gonna love the dining room table. And I’m pretty sure I will enjoy a post about shower doors too. And I also like the smell of fresh cut cedar paired with new home scent. Am I weird for all those things?
~Bliss~
No. I’m pretty sure you’re wonderful.
Love that runner, Amy! The perfect welcome gift for your new table.
Just breathe through the BWOB project — one step at a time!
And YES to the vintage door knobs!
xo Heidi
I’m trying to remind myself of that!!
I have seen the word cloche about a million times (okay, maybe just at least 10) but have no idea how to pronounce it. Does it sound like “cloak” or “clock” or does it rhyme with “mosh” or dos it rhyme with…”boash” (?) Not a word. Fail for this English teacher.
It rhymes with “boash” (not a word.) hehee…
Love this post – your writing is so cute! I loooooove the door knobs. Think I need to do that at my house!
Ooo… I love that lace and burlap table runner. It looks so sweet!
Ooo, the table runner is so pretty.
It takes awhile for a new house to feel homey. Even though your blood, sweat, and tears are in it…it still takes time.
i love that table runner! at least a new house scent is better than a “this smells like other people” house scent. we are finally getting to the point where i walk in and it doesn’t smell like someone else (an old lady, in particular). That scented idea from pinterest is really cool!
Cute table runner! I made a similar one a few months ago– only mine has ruffly muslin on the end instead of lace. Isn’t Karianne ridiculously talented? I loved meeting her at Haven. She’s such a hoot!
What a pretty runner and love the lace! I did see Karianne’s cloche, she always has amazing projects
I really love the burlap and lace table runner! And it will look awesome on a reclaimed wood table. I also love the door knobs! So cool!
That runner is beautiful and looks so easy to make! Definitely want to try that.
We;ve been here 13 months and sometimes I open the linen closet and it’s that new-house-smell right in my nose! We also just got around to hanging curtains in our master this weekend, so you will be at least 11 months ahead of me:)
Jessica
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The table runner is super cute, and I love the vintage knobs as tie backs =) Good luck with your bedroom; can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Love Kari’s cloche and those doorknob tiebacks! Here’s to that new house smell – or covering it with a fabulous concoction!
Kelly