Want to style an orchid like a pro? Here are a few simple tips to designing the perfect orchid planter for your home. For these three projects, you'll need the orchid plant (comes with stakes and clips), a planter, moss, and natural sticks of your choosing. These magical beauties need very little care and can last for months. Let's get started!
Read MoreTo sweeten our home for Valentine's Day this year, I made 3-D paper hearts that float over my Valentine Vessel in the dining room. Bring whimsy to your own Valentine celebration using my easy DIY: Hearts and Crafts directions!
Read MoreIf you enjoyed my Hearts and Crafts for Valentine's Day post, below are the DIY directions on how to make your own hanging hearts!
Read MoreAfter six years of marriage and a little one in tow, I think my husband may have figured me out a little bit ;). While wandering around an antique shop this past weekend, my husband called out to me (without showing me his secret find), "Hey sweetie? I'm just going to go ahead and put this at the register. I know you're going to want this thing.”
Read MoreWelcome to our living room! After purchasing the home, we lightened the walls, installed larger windows and baseboards, and kept the charming peg and groove floors. A few cosmetic fixes and pieces of furniture later, and voila, we had our bright and airy space.
Read MoreAs promised from my post, Living Room in the Nest, here are some before and after shots of our living room transformation. The before photos are what we saw when we walked into the house for the first time!
Read MoreWhen searching for baby tools and items as a new parent, it is a breeze to find intricate designs, bright colors, and adorable animal prints. But as these tools become part of your daily life and home decor, sometimes it's nice to keep things clean and simple. Enter: Baby Tools in neutral colors! Here are some of my favorites…
Read MoreI hope you enjoyed my last post, Nursery in the Nest, for an overview of our baby's nursery. Now on to the details!...
Read MoreHello, readers! My baby girl has arrived, and we are over the moon! Along with her arrival came the exciting task of designing a nursery. I wanted the room to feel like an extension of the rest of our home with neutral colors; nothing too babyish or bright.
Read MoreWelcome to my Woodland Party! In celebration of our little one-to-be, my husband and I threw a brunch for family and friends. Join me as we explore the forest land full of moss, nests, and woodland creatures. Preggos me can't wait to eat :)
Read MoreFor some silver pop on my holiday mantle, I've created a modern twist on the green garland. This silver holly garland is the perfect compliment to my antique mercury glass beads and silver glittered pinecones, giving my mantle a reason to shine for the holiday. Make your home shine with a silver holly garland of your own!
Read MoreDress up your home’s focal point in a glamorous fashion this Halloween. On this mantle, I’ve kept the color palette fairly simple: to black and white. A collection of white pumpkins, black bats, a black urn, white coral, and a black handmade spiderweb makes this mantle perfectly Spooky-Glam. Just Beware…You won’t want to turn your back!
Read MoreIt was love at first sight when I found this gorgeous gilt gold chandelier dripping with crystals, and I knew it had to be mine. A relic of a french chateau, it now adorns our master bedroom, its curled structure giving it a sweet whimsical quality.
Read MoreThere is perhaps nothing more gratifying than enjoying the bounties of a backyard or garden in summer. With lemon, orange, and pineapple guava trees in their ripened conditions, I decided to create a simple summer fruit bowl and use it as a centerpiece on the backyard coffee table. It took about seven minutes to create and is a delight to see and eat!
Read MoreWhile visiting one of my favorite home decor stores in Dallas called Vintage Living, I was floored by these exquisite crystal chandeliers and sconces and was delighted to be able to photograph them for Nora's Nest. These one-of-a-kind pieces usually come from French chateaus, their rarity and beauty making them pieces fairytales are made of!
Read MoreHappy Fourth of July!!! This holiday, I decorated my mantle with traditional flags, yellow flowers fresh from my garden, and of course, blue coral.
Read MoreAs promised from my last post, Creating Our Home Office, here is how we designed our home office from scratch. It all began with a custom-made desk that my husband built and I painted!
Read MoreJust like a nest, our house is "perched" atop a hill and often feels like a treehouse. The height gives it a beautiful view, and the bonus room at the top front of the house has one of the best views of all. For this reason, I thought it was imperative that this view be enjoyed and admired every day. And so, a home office was born!
Read MoreI'm honored and thrilled to announce Nora's Nest's nomination for the Liebster Award! The talented and sweet Julie Reinwald, creator of the blog Renaissance Mermaid, has nominated my blog. In receiving the nomination, I was asked to answer eleven of Julie's questions and give eleven random facts about Nora's Nest and myself. Here they are!
Read MoreIt's nearly time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! This year, due to the perfectly warm weather, I've decided to have a small celebration in our backyard. These bold colors are festive and fun, giving a glimpse of the bright summer to come.
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