looking for a new way to hang your artwork?

Over the last month, the hubby and I have been working on transforming the kids playroom. One of the first projects we wanted to tackle was finding a way to display our precious babies' artwork. I came across the idea of using a curtain rod over at Pinterest. The hubby and I made a trip to our local Ikea where we picked up the Dignitet curtain wire in stainless steel and a 24 pack of the Dignitet curtain rings with clips. I love love love this idea because it is not big and bulky, is easy to assemble, allows you to swap artwork in a snap, is perfect for hanging artwork that may be an awkward size, leaves your room looking uncluttered and organized, and best of all, I can now see my refrigerator again! We decided to mount it lower to the ground level so Little Miss L. is able to place her own artwork on display. She loves when her daddy arrives home from work and she can point out all the fun crafts she completed during the day. We can now rest a little easier knowing we don't have to throw Little Miss L.'s artwork in the closet because there is nowhere to display it for our friends and family to enjoy. Happy crafting everyone!

Craft corner before...

The Dignitet mounted on the wall.

The craft corner after... I love looking at all of the beautiful artwork my children create.

mirror mirror on the wall...

You may remember my previous post where I spoke of the dilemma I was faced with in our master bedroom - we had an empty wall between the closet and our bathroom which looked bare and lonely, and lacked character. I knew I wanted something large to fill the space but I didn't quite know exactly what. I headed out on the search for an object that would fit just right. My search was short-lived as soon as I came across Mongstad at Ikea. As soon as I saw him, I knew he was the solution to my problem. "Who is Mongstad?" might you ask... well, Mongstad is a full-length mirror which can be hung horizontally or vertically, with a big chunky frame. When I caught a glimpse of myself in that perfect rectangle - I knew I could stop looking.  Let's face it, who doesn't need  at  least one full-length mirror somewhere in their home?!? So, without further ado - here is my new friend...

...and this is how Mongstad looks in our master bedroom. I think he is fitting in quite nicely, if I do say so myself.

Little Miss L. loves chatting to her new friend.

Sorry the picture is crooked, but that's what happens when you have a 20 month old jumping around while taking the picture.

Good choice momma!

house crashing

I love the holiday season for many reasons and one of my favourite things to do is explore other people's homes at this time of year. I'm intrigued by what colours, themes, and decor ideas others decide to incorporate. With that said, I decided to crash my parents' home and thought I would share it with you! This year, my momma decided to go with traditional red, green, and gold – perfect choice, might I add. You don't need to go over the top, hints of these three colours throughout the home bring a beautiful Christmas feel without overwhelming anyone who may walk through the door. Let's start the tour!

As you enter their home you notice the non-traditional wreath. The pop of colour is very inviting!

Poinsettia-themed centerpiece with pine cones and gold accents using Christmas bulbs.

Simple fireplace mantel with red poinsettias, faux greenery,
stunning candle holders with cream candles and gold ribbon to tie it all off.

Close up of candles on the fireplace mantel with gold ribbon.

This rustic centerpiece with faux greenery and a combination of gold candles, poinsettias,
ribbon, and glitter sticks, looks great on top of the gold tablecloth in the dining room.

If you have a small area that needs a little something, this candle holder surrounded by faux greenery
and spray painted pine cones adds a great touch to any area.

Keeping with the colour theme, a beautiful green and gold place-setting is used. If you are looking for an inexpensive napkin holder, try using curling ribbon in your desired colour.

I love the white and gold ceramic figurines throughout the house; it ties everything together.

Bright gold bows brighten up any room!

Red and gold ornaments adorn the Christmas tree.

As I mentioned Tuesday, Little Miss L. and I love their red and gold Christmas tree.

So, there you have it folks! I hope you enjoyed the tour of my parents home, and it has inspired you to add a little red, green, and gold to your holiday decor.