Home Goods strikes again!

Mom and I have been eyeing these gray and white striped rugs for a while - they make a great statement on your floors and are the perfect accessory based on the relative inexpense. 

We've included them in a design project, we've seen the variations from Dwell Studios, Frontier, Dash & Albert and the like, and we've even contemplated them in our own homes. 

But Home Goods sealed the deal for us the other day when we found this pup for $49!  They were already pretty affordable as it is, but you can't beat that price for a 5 x 8!

And look who has the same thing listed today for $329!  Now if only we could find a place in one of our houses for it... (as is often the problem with a great deal... you may not always need it).

-Bethany

Spring Into Action Challenge!

I'm ready for another project 'push'!  I've been asked to participate in this DIY challenge involving 12 bloggers from around the country! We all need a little deadline to make us finish a project and ours is April 19th!  Yikes!   Thanks to Linda at My Crafty Home Life for setting this up.  I've picked my breakfast room that has been in limbo for a long time.....

   It's time to reupholster these sad Mid Century Modern chairs:

     Replace this light fixture:

(here's a peak of the laundry room to the left which is my next BIG makeover -- these photos really are embarrassing!)

Add white drapery panels with a patterned trim to replace the aluminum mini-blinds - yuck!

Add an accent rug under the table and a valance at the kitchen sink to coordinate:

Possibly even a new pendant light? I am excited about the reveal...can't wait!

Even though the challenge starts today, I won't be able to start making a mess and getting out the sewing machine 'til after Easter.. I'm having a big brunch and Easter egg hunt here!

Make sure to check out the "UNDAUNTED DOZEN" bloggers in this 'Spring into Action Challenge':

Kerry at Design du Monde

Suzy at Saved by Suzy

Tiffany at  Living Savvy

Laurie at Traditional & Modern

Cathy at Room Rx

Carrie at Hazardous Design

Lisa at A Room with A View

Sam at The Junk House

Becca at from Gardners 2 Bergers

Jean at Flower Hill Design

Linda at My Crafty Home Life

There will be a Progress Post on April 12th and finale on April 19th!  Good Luck Ladies!

And don't forget to check out our GIVEAWAY! 

~Nancy