My Beautiful Uglies…

Some of my favorite things are absolutely ugly. Like sparkly UGGs, and Birkenstock Boston clogs…and these nail polish colors.

From left to right: 18K Ginza Gold by OPI, Particuliere by Chanel, Bad Influence by Nars, Hectic by Illamasqua, and Live from NY…it’s OPI by OPI.

They’re all a little strange, but oddly beautiful. Who knew muddy taupe, pea soup green, and dirty oranges could be so attractive? Do you have any favorite beautiful uglies?

I’m

and I would love to know!

the Boy’s Room: Take 2.

I fell in love with this fabric the first time I saw it. With its grey tones, soft blues, crisp greens, and muted browns. I knew I had to use it somewhere in my new home, but where, I just couldn't decide.

Initially I wanted to use it on my dining room chairs

but the pattern isn't neutral enough for me to commit to on such a large scale. It really limits what I’d be able to do in the living room, and impacts the color scheme for the majority of my home because it’s so open. Plus, I’m scared of upholstered chairs in the dining room. My little boy is mess.

And I didn’t want to use it in my bedroom, because I’d prefer to have something more feminine in there. So, since my little super hero’s favorite color is green, and wants it to be incorporated in his black and grey bedroom; I could use if for his headboard hack. I think I'll like it better there anyway.

I like that it’s masculine without being obvious and expected. Since his room is already furnished, all I really have to do is a bit of painting. I’ve decided to go with Mythic paint.

Foggy Coast for the bookshelf, and the parts of the bed that aren’t covered with fabric, Barefoot Grass on the walls, and Seaside Reflections on the toy boxes I’m building.

With the black accents already in place, I think it’ll be nice. What do you think?

Well hope you enjoy the rest of your day! Talk to you in the next one.

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• Clean Room Conundrum
• Room Reveal: Partially Finished
• Wardrobe Makeover
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Good Will Hunting

A few days ago, I stopped by the local Goodwill in search of a desk, and a couple of end tables. Although I didn’t find what I was looking for, I did stumble upon a few picture frames.

I got 10 frames for under $7 total, which is a complete steal considering you could easily pay that much for just one. I have a few project ideas in mind, as well as an empty hallway waiting to meet them.

I also found a nice pair of small crates, $1 for  both.

I think with a little paint and some fabric, they’ll be great for storage in the super hero’s room. Off to plan projects.

Until next time,

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