raise your hand if you love ikea. i was wracking my brain on ways to display the kids’ artwork in the loft. they’re always creating new stuff, and with the seasons, taping it to the wall was becoming a bit aggressive. i even bought two quarts of magnetic paint, but then thought there’s no chance […]
spicy asian style eggplant recipe
January 29 by
eggplant is a recent re-discovery for me. i grew it in my backyard garden in LA several years ago, but had sort of forgotten about it when i met my hubby. he hates veggies. yes, i hide pureed veggies in his waffles. don’t tell him. these are super easy. olive oil 1 Japanese eggplant (these […]
big reveal :: vintage door refinished with Annie Sloan chalk paint
January 26 by
the door restoration is DONE! here’s the tutorial post of the first half of this restoration. this is where i started….a stack of FREE doors found on craigslist! here i was sitting on my laptop after the kids were tucked in….la la la….cruising free stuff on craigslist….when i saw a post for 12 FREE vintage […]
Valentine’s Day wreath
January 25 by
saw this Valentine’s Day wreath on Pinterest and made it with my own little twist. grabbed some old school clothes pins, sprayed them white, and pinned them to the clothes hanger with some burlap. get ready! just got my Datevitation in the mail for my love. so excited to share these exciting dates throughout the […]
Downloadable daily schedule for your baby and kids
January 24 by
call me a freak. i use Excel for everything. my MBA has certainly come in handy for this project! when lil G was born, i couldn’t remember anything. did i feed the baby? what time? which side did i nurse last? so, i created this daily schedule to keep track of the kids. it started […]
downloadable kids’ reward sticker chart
January 23 by
i’ve gotten a few requests to post the reward sticker chart for download. yup, another nerdy Excel thing i did for the kids. most nights after baths, we review the chart. they get a sticker for each ‘task’ they accomplished. this has been successful to get them to learn behaviors such as brushing teeth, […]
tutorial :: vintage door restoration with chalk board panel
January 19 by
this is one of the doors from the craigslist vintage door score. after a close inspection, i noticed mold on these doors. so, these are being refinished to be used in outdoor areas. this one’s a single panel door which will eventually have a black chalk board in the panel. first, i washed the door […]
photo tip :: capture your real subject
January 16 by
Raise your hand if you like stiff, boring photos! No, thanks! It’s ok to NOT be perfect. Loosen up and try something different. Talk to your clients. Find out what interests them. Not every shot has to be a traditional one with everyone matchy- matchy! Take an element from their life that will remind them […]
Darth Vadar, Spidey, and Lightning…oh my! How to make a reversible duvet.
January 15 by
i’ve been making duvets forever. ever since the hand sewing days. ouch! they’re super easy to make, and they can change the look of your room so easily. and there’s just something about snuggling down in a super soft, luxurious, personalized duvet under a soft snuggly down comforter. i prefer cotton. you can wash it […]
photo tips :: how to snap kid pix
January 13 by
I’m often asked how I’m able to get kids to cooperate during a photo shoot. “They never smile for me!” “How’d you get that shot?” So many parents are so worn out by the end of a photo shoot. I’m the same way. I laugh at myself when it’s my turn to do our family […]
top 2012 projects at imeeshu!
January 1 by
hi everyone! can you believe all that’s happened this year? woah. i’m amazed that i have a single reader on my blog. what a treat to be able to see that there’s a trend going on here…people love the restoration hardware look. lucky me…so do i. rustic and industrial and distressed are still HOT… […]
How to refinish furniture with a Restoration Hardware wood finish :: Annie Sloan tutorial
December 31 by
oh Restoration Hardware… how i love thee… Big A is currently in his converted crib. Problem is that he’s getting too big for us to comfortably snuggle and read books in the glider. and sitting on the floor to read to him isn’t fun. so mamma started searching for a new bed on craigslist…. and […]
fall day with my new camera
November 15 by
don’t tell my husband, but i bought a new camera… isn’t this hibiscus divine? i just love the old wooden crates. why do i love the old distressed wood look so much? the colors are coming in on the fall flowers around the arch of the front door. so pretty. this child moves too fast […]
industrial tae kwon do belt rack :: galvanized steel pipes to the rescue
November 14 by
this is lil G’s room. notice it’s a bit disheveled. but it’s real. he loves maps….and lightning mcqueen….and books….and tae kwon do. for a four year old, he’s quite accomplished, having earned his 4th belt already. i’m pretty sure little kids don’t fail their tae kwon do exams…. maybe they learn a […]
