house goes on the market manana--wish us luck!

Been working like a dog the past couple of weeks on projects and cleaning to get the house ready to rent.  It goes on the market tomorrow.  I brought out all my favorite mid-century chairs (that I keep locked up in my bedroom so the kids don't destroy them) and arranged them in the front sitting room.  I like it....feels all grown up (as opposed to the kid's playroom which is normally there).

Random tiles

Best use of tiles I have seen in a while.
from the blog "Purple Area".

easy looking DIY roman shades

I love the look of roman shades with the clean look that still allows you to see the architechture/molding around a window.  However, the tutorials on how to make them seem daunting to me.  I saw this neat looking tutorial on how to make some from old mini blinds.  Maybe this is easier.  See link from Pearl Street Fabrics blog:

Row-House with Inner Courtyard

Inspiring townhouse/row house with a courtyard in the center of the house. Love it! I could definitely live in the city with this pad. I would put more plants/bamboo in the courtyard. Full
article found here (and more photos).

head board idea

as seen on bald man mod pad.

Ping Pong Ball Art!

Ping Pong Christmas Tree!

zedomax.com

photo credit

Tennis Ball Chair

DIY tennis ball chair from zedomax.com