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 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 MoreAfter a recent stroll through a California forest, I was inspired to create faux mushrooms and nestle them into moss for autumnal house decor. I remembered doing paper mache as a child and creating anything my heart desired -- rabbits, monkeys, boats, etc. So I thought, why not paper mache mushrooms? It's been several years since my paper mache days, but the project was just as fun as I remembered, and the mushrooms turned out cuter than I had imagined!
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 MoreWhat could be more wonderful than dining al fresco under the trees? This photo, found on Domaine.com, has been so inspiring as I work on transforming my backyard this summer. The fresh and simple palette, lines of shade trees, gravel floor surface, and rustic table remind me of being in a lovely Parisian park.
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 MoreHope everyone is having a lovely 4th of July!! When planning decor for this fun summer holiday, images of stars and the beach came to my mind. Combine those two images, and I got starfish!!
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 MoreSeeing as how I am obsessed with nests (obviously) and all things naturally beautiful, there really couldn't be a more perfect holiday for me than Easter. For this year's celebration, I decorated my buffet table with simple decor in variations of nests and eggs. The only other thing this table needs is a large display of delicious deviled eggs!
Read MoreI can't help but smile when admiring this still life, "Branch of Lemons", by Claude Monet. Its vibrant yellows and weightless quality says it all for spring. Whenever I find something so inspiring, it makes me think about how to incorporate the theme into my home. Planting lemon trees in old terra cotta pots, giving pops of yellow to my decor (via pillows, throws, flowers), or even attempting my own oil painting of a lemon branch are a few ideas this masterpiece creates. What a way to be inspired :)
Read MoreWhile searching for inspirational, springtime decor ideas, I hit the jackpot! Not only does this photograph serve as the perfect segue from my last post on Sunburst Mirrors, but its fresh, bright, and natural look is exactly what I needed to be inspired. The detailed mantle is complete with sky high cherry blossoms, a large specimen of quartz crystal, and a gold sunburst mirror (of course). Time to find my own cherry blossoms and attempt to emulate this beautiful scene. Hope you enjoy :)
Read MoreTrendy, sophisticated, antique, modern...the Sunburst Mirror has it all, and it looks as though this trend will be burning bright for quite some time. The sunburst instantly captures your attention and has proved to be an ultimate focal point. Here are some beautiful examples of the Sunburst Mirror in all its blazing glory!
Read MoreMaking a clover herbarium is extremely easy and so fitting for St. Patrick's Day!
Read MoreSpringtime is around the corner. Want to add some pop to your garden? Nestle pots and planters made of different colors, shapes, and materials throughout your outdoor space. You can find red vintage pots from flea markets or bright blue glazed pots at retail stores like Anthropologie. Want to make your own? Glue clam shells to your planter in a scalloped fashion, and you have a garden masterpiece!
Read MoreTo me, a piece of coral is nature's most beautiful sculpture, which might explain my obsession with and the abundance of coral in my home. I began collecting specimens about four years ago, and my love for them only grows with each vignette, each display, and each photograph they help to create. Here are some of my most beautiful and prized possessions:
Read MoreIt isn't just Valentine's Day that I love creating (or receiving :)) a bountiful bouquet of flowers, but there's something about this time of year that makes a floral arrangement even more magical. As I was searching for bouquet inspiration for our home, I came across these whimsical beauties, each one of them making my heart skip a beat. I hope you enjoy!
Read MoreIf I could dream of a pink house, it would probably look something like this. In honor of Valentine's Day, allow me to take you on a tour of my fantasy home in pink!
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